2020 Oscar Nominated Documentary Shorts (Program 2)
For the 15th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films program. The Parkway will be presenting the documentary short nominations in a special theatrical run leading up to this years Academy Awards.
Block 1: IN THE ABSENCE, WALK RUN CHA-CHA, ST. LOUIS SUPERMAN
Block 2: LIFE OVERTAKES ME, LEARNING TO SKATEBOARD IN A WARZONE (IF YOU’RE A GIRL)
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Life Overtakes Me
John Haptas and Kristine Samuelson, Sweden/USA, 39 min
This medical mystery follows refugee children in Sweden whom enter a coma-like state as they face deportation.
This medical mystery follows refugee children in Sweden whom enter a coma-like state as they face deportation.
Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (if You’re a Girl)
Carol Dysinger, UK, 39 min.
The story of young afghan girls in Kabul learning to read, write, and skateboard.
The story of young afghan girls in Kabul learning to read, write, and skateboard.