Community Stories Festival: Documentary Shorts Program 3

Come see short documentaries about local people, places, and happenings from across the Washington DC Metropolitan area. Come meet the filmmakers, some of the folks featured in the films, and celebrate community stories.  **PLEASE NOTE that ASL interpretation will be provided for tonight's screening and Q&As. WHAT'S SCREENING? The Tastee Diner Storyby Alana, Julia and HallieThe Tastee Diner in downtown Silver Spring has been an important part of the local community since 1935. It's the personal touch and history that makes this historic place truly special. Created by students in the 2019 Docs in Progress Youth Summer Filmmaking Camp. Flying V: A Community Theatre's Beating Heartby Audrey Burke, Darnell Gardner and Glenda NelsonThe Flying V Theatre located in Montgomery County, MD showcases an eclectic mix of theater and performance art. Learn how this unique place thrives in its mission to both entertain and have something meaningful to say. Created by students in the Docs in Progress Winter 2019 Intro to Documentary Production class.Dance With Meby Karen Hardy, Jasmin Wilson and Laila Ujayli Experience the joy of learning to ballroom dance with this short documentary film about the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Silver Spring. Created by students in the Docs in Progress Intro to Documentary Production Class of Winter 2019.Snider's Super Foods: The Community's Groceryby Bobbie Moore and Richard DavisSince 1946 Snider's Super Foods has been a staple of the local community. It's the personal touch that makes this shopping experience special. Created by students in the Docs in Progress Fall 2018 Intro to Documentary Production class. The Magic of Beadsby Malikkah Rollins, Aya Reeves and Stacey JacksonJewelry artist Elaine Robnett Moore believes each bead she uses carries love, energy and power. Learn about the history behind her beautiful work in this short documentary film. Created by students in the Docs in Progress Fall 2018 Intro to Documentary Production class. Swipe Leftby Kayla LattimoreMillions of people download dating apps like Tinder and OkCupid, but for women of color these apps have been a gateway to overt racism and fetishism. In Harmony With the Communityby Berlin WaechterMeet the Capital Accord Chorus, an all-female chorus based in Montgomery County, MD that spreads joy through their passion for music. A New Chief In Townby Matt CarlThe arrival of Hyattsville’s new Chief of Police marked many historic firsts for the city. Get an inside look at the leader of the Hyattsville police department, along with the men and women who protect and serve the community. Signs of Changeby Jonathan AlexanderThree deaf business owners face the challenges of opening a brew pub while a local summer camp opens new opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing children. Color My Heartby Andrew, Victor and EzraA short documentary film about Color Me Mine Pottery in downtown Silver Spring made by student filmmakers at the Docs in Progress Summer Documentary Filmmaking Youth Camp 2019. All Set To Go!by Leah, Sydni and AudreyA short documentary film about the popular downtown Silver Spring restaurant All Set. Created by students in the Docs in Progress Youth Documentary Filmmaking Camp during the summer of 2019. ABOUT THE COMMUNITY STORIES FESTIVALDocs In Progress is all about building community through documentary film, but we are proud to be based in the vibrant, diverse, and historic communities of Silver Spring, Montgomery County, and the broader Washington DC Metropolitan Area. We have showcased short documentaries about these communities since 2010. Tonight's program screening is part of of the 10th Annual Community Stories Festival. To see what else is happening, visit www.docsinprogress.org/communitystoriesTICKETSTickets to tonight's event are FREE thanks to the support of: