Pieces of Us
222 E Superior St
Duluth, Minnesota 55802
United States
Duluth, Minnesota 55802
United States
Pieces of Us
Experience a powerful collection of short films that speak to the heart of human resilience, crafted to resonate with a wide audience. This program brings together a diverse array of stories, each exploring personal and societal challenges that reflect the complexities of everyday life. From moments of quiet introspection to intense struggles, these films delve into the intersections of human experience—capturing fleeting connections and profound impacts. With narratives ranging from eerie suspense to poignant realities, this selection offers something for everyone, appealing to those drawn to tales of creative ambition, social justice, and the universal search for meaning. This program promises to engage, inspire, and leave a lasting impression.
Experience a powerful collection of short films that speak to the heart of human resilience, crafted to resonate with a wide audience. This program brings together a diverse array of stories, each exploring personal and societal challenges that reflect the complexities of everyday life. From moments of quiet introspection to intense struggles, these films delve into the intersections of human experience—capturing fleeting connections and profound impacts. With narratives ranging from eerie suspense to poignant realities, this selection offers something for everyone, appealing to those drawn to tales of creative ambition, social justice, and the universal search for meaning. This program promises to engage, inspire, and leave a lasting impression.
Tin Hill No.9
After a tunnel collapses, trapped miners are haunted by strange knocks in the darkness. As one miner investigates, the knocks echo miles away to his family above ground.
9 minutes
The Shakespeare Mash-Up
Clarence Henderson, a high school playwright, tries to stop his new play production from falling apart minutes before the show starts.
13 minutes
My Last Song
Inspired by True Events, My Last Song focuses on the Homeless crisis within Ireland. We follow the story of a homeless musician in Dublin, as he spends his days playing to a city that chooses not to listen. As time passes by, his music strikes a chords with a young aspiring songwriter, Orí.
20 minutes
Safety State
In the dystopian near future, a gay and a lesbian couple form an unlikely friendship as they flee the midwest for safety in New England.
As rights are being rolled back and travel bans are going into effect, Shay and Quincy decide to leave their home in Ohio and travel East to a safety state where it is safe and legal to be queer. They meet up with another couple, Jacob and Michael, so together they can pose as straight married couples. Quincy takes an instant dislike to her new "husband", Jacob, as she resents depending on the men and pretending to be straight. As they face different threats on their journey, they form an unlikely friendship.
Burned in English Subtitle Version-
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16 minutes
Gillyfish
When GILLIAN takes on her partner’s identity to confront their father, she finds a connection she didn't expect in the strange exchange she has with him. A short about healing by proxy, and stepping into new identities.
11 minutes
