Superpower, USA, 115 min. (Aaron Kaufman, Sean Penn)
Originally conceived as an interview with the new leader of Ukraine, the film’s narrative took an unexpected turn during Sean and his team’s time in the country, revealing a gut-wrenching reality that remains pertinent as the struggle for freedom persists. The socio-political implications extend far beyond the borders of the conflict, adding a layer of enduring relevance to the documentary.
Sean Penn is a five time – Academy Award® nominee, winning twice for “Mystic River” and “Milk”. He was nominated for a DGA award for “Into The Wild”.
Palm Springs: Camelot Theatres at Palm Springs Cultural Center,2300 E. Baristo Road
11:00 am (PROGRAM 1) THEATRE 1
Stoker Machine, USA, 12min. / Deep Ambition, USA, 19min. / Through The Storm, USA, 22min.
Location: Camelot Theatres
Details: The backstory on sports can be as exciting as the action itself as evidenced by these cool shorts.
11:30 am (PROGRAM 2) THEATRE 2
Fashion Victims, SPAIN, 2min. / Mercy, CHINA, 15min. / David Ferrie, USA, 17min. / Jack And Sam, USA, 20min / Wings Of Dust, ITALY, 25min.
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Details: Where corruption or inequalities exist, justice and advocacy stories inspire and inform us all.
12:00 pm (PROGRAM 3) THEATRE 3
Legacy In The Making: Taylor Guitars, USA, 7min. / The Last Maker, UK, 10min. / The Vanishing Strings Of The Andes, UK, 13min./ Gods Of Clay, INDIA 14min / Sheep, Marriage, Smuggling, SPAIN, 17min.
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Details: Who knew ethnographic exposés could be so beautiful.
1:30 pm (PROGRAM 4) THEATRE 1
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Details: Lovely and inspirational stories on the beauty of humanity.
2:00 pm (PROGRAM 5) THEATRE 2
Way Of The Shephard, USA, 9min. / Charcoal Brothers, USA/ITALY, 18min. / Forgotten Shores, NIGERIA, 21min. / Los Sandy’s, SPAIN, 28min.
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Details: Immigration stories sure to warm your heart.
2:30 pm (PROGRAM 6) THEATRE 3
Fitting In, PERU, 8min. / Tracing Imperfections, USA, 8min. / A.P. (Artist’s Proof), SOUTH KOREA, 10min. / Tilted Arc, USA, 13min. / Mountain Spirit, UK, 19min.
Location: Camelot Theaters
Details: Lots of cool works about artists and their art.
5:30 pm (6:00 pm screening, OPENING NIGHT!) THEATRE 1 – Be at theatre by 5:30
Superpower, USA, 115min. SEAN PENN in attendance to discuss the film and the impact of the Ukraine war and to receive our “Seeing The Bigger Picture” award.
Location: Camelot Theatres
Details: Sean Penn and his film team face tremendous odds while set to film an interview with Volodymyr Zelenskyy as war breaks out in Ukraine.
