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GDP Film Festival - Denver

  • The Bug Theatre · Denver
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GDP Film Festival - Denver
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Join us in Denver at The Bug Theater for a one day celebration of empathy driven storytelling through documentaries and short films.
About this Event

This year's featured films are Gene Lewis and Evergreen Memorial Park, Catsonfire: Denver's Own Rebellion, INTERNAL, Three Short Films from Davon Johnson, Rick Harrigan: A Documentary, and Growing Up with Lane and a few more.


Agenda

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
3 Short Films by Davon Johnson

Info: Ira Frederick Aldridge is 'Othello (by Davon Johnson, 38mins) / Portrait of a Soul (by Davon Johnson, 12mins) / Undervalued Women in the Workplace (by Davon Johnson, 15mins)


🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Gene Lewis and Evergreen Memorial Park (by Asher Barone, 7mins)

Info: A short documentary about Evergreen Memorial Park, including stories about the animals homed there, as well as the family history and life surrounding the owner, Gene Lewis.


🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Catsonfire: Denver's Own Rebellion (by Dante Hawkins, 4mins)

Info: A brief look into the underworld of Denver, the punk and emo scene. A small snapshot of a band in Denver and what they stand for.


🕑: 03:20 PM - 03:30 PM
INTERNAL (by Marques Martin, 5mins)

Info: Live action therapy session takes place then turns into animation as the session goes on.


🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Rick Harrigan - A Documentary (by Gailyn Harrigan, 11mins)

Info: This documentary tells the story of Rick Harrigan by exploring his life, his experiences, and the path that shaped him into the person he is today.


🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Growing Up with Lane (by Joshua Wahlder, 45mins)

Info: Growing Up with Lane is a heartfelt, cinematic series that follows the daily life and journey of Lane Harris, a 27-year-old man with autism, and the unwavering love and dedication of his family in Monroe, Louisiana. Through intimate interviews, real-life moments, and powerful storytelling, the series explores Lane’s pursuit of independence, the challenges his family has faced, and the deep bond that holds them together.


🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Shades of Black (by Byron-Gabriel Proutt 40mins)

Info: Shades of Black is a powerful short documentary exploring the diverse experiences of Black communities around the world. This film highlights not only the differences, but also the shared similarities of Black individuals through youth, adulthood, and parenthood.


🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
The March For Freedom 1963 (by Davon Johnson, 12mins)

Info: This short educational documentary pulls back the curtain on the 1963 March on Washington, spotlighting the strong, dedicated organizers who made the historic day possible.


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The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo Street, Denver, United States

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