27th Annual FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia
Join us for the 27th Annual FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia. See 45 indie films from Local, National and International filmmakers and vote for your favorites. Celebrate with FirstGlance Film Fests and audiences who celebrate and support up and coming filmmakers from across the globe.
WHY NOT
Colin Hodgson | 20 min | MA
A man diagnosed with ALS suddenly decides to sing in public and, at the urging of his best friend, record an album. Featuring: David Hollister, Jeffrey Vincent Thompson
ART OF SURVIVAL
Tony Heriza, Valerie Keller, James Wasserman | 28 min | PA
Art of Survival tells the story of the Kensington Storefront, an open arts studio that grew up in the heart of Philadelphia’s opioid crisis. The film brings viewers into the remarkable community that flourished at the Storefront and provides a hopeful contrast to the many bleak portrayals of those who struggle with addiction.
FOR THE WIN: THE STORY OF THE URBAN YOUTH RACING SCHOOL
Erik Parker, Tally Hair | 42 min | PA
FOR THE WIN is a documentary film that captures the real challenges and raw emotion of what it is like to be a kid in Philadelphia and how a racing school, the Urban Youth Racing School, has become a beacon of hope in the community making a huge difference in the lives of these young adults. UYRS is a Philly-based after-school program with a mission to help reverse the plight of urban youth in this country by creating opportunities, igniting careers, and transforming lives using motorsports.
All screenings are at the PFS Bourse Theater | 400 Ranstead Street | Philadelphia, PA
All Ticket and Badge Sales are Final, No Refunds
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