In the past, many people didn't see the point in planning ahead for their funerals. Since the pandemic began, it is something more Americans are thinking about, and many already have their plans ready.
Materna, from Utopia and Vortex Media, presents four unique stories pulled from lives in Manhattan, and its mosaic of tradition, innovation, hopefulness, and challenges as four women, unconnected, meet on the subway when a stranger pulls a gun.
Me and Earl and The Dying Girl, from FOX Searchlight Pictures and Indian Paintbrush, presents a teen angst drama that provides an emotional roller coaster in triplicate as two friends become a trio over senior year fighting the known, unknown and unimaginable twists of fate.
“Web,” from Righteous Pictures and Sundial Pictures, a challenging and informative documentary presents the genesis of the One Laptop Per Child Program, and intertwines the concept of community, connectivity, communication and friends.
Operation Barkhane, initiated by former President François Hollande, with the goal of curbing radical Islamicmilitias in Northern Africa, has continue for eight years. The billion euro annual debt, coupled with the pandemic has made the operation expendable.
A Father's Promise, from Abramorama, presents the story of professional musician Mark Barden whose life changed instantly, when his son Daniel was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary school, and the resilience to turn tragedy into hope.