Shorts Program 11B: It's A Mad World

Running time: 116 mins

This collection of shorts leans into the madness of today's world as seen through the eyes of the next generation.

These days, the world seems like it's going crazy sometimes, with the news cycle producing a constant stream of terrifying, unpredictable, and bizarre storylines. This collection of shorts leans into the madness of today's world as seen through the eyes of the next generation of filmmakers, featuring escapist tales of connection and discovery, true stories of society's darker elements, reflections on life ­– both whimsical and emotional – and unexpected takes on family and community that will leave you feeling connected and fully engaged. – Nathan Zanon

Part of Shorts Program 11B: It's A Mad WorldA small-town butcher experiences a meteoric rise to fame after building large sculptures out of meat.
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Part of Shorts Program 11B: It's A Mad WorldA struggling widower decides to pay a speeding ticket by spending five days in jail, and starts to find new meaning in life behind bars.
Part of Shorts Program 11B: It's A Mad WorldThe tale about a darkroom photographer and her encounter with her younger self, and her need to remember why she loves to create art in the first place.
Part of Shorts Program 11B: It's A Mad WorldA 10-year-old girl with a love that borders on obsession embarks on a mission to protect and save injured pigeons.
Part of Shorts Program 11B: It's A Mad WorldWhen a junkyard worker finds a dead dog in her family's property, a burning sense of obligation compels her to take action.
Part of Shorts Program 11B: It's A Mad WorldIn a rundown building, Susana, the doorkeeper, sets out to collect the monthly rent. From the first floor to the highest balcony, the excruciating nature…
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Part of Shorts Program 11B: It's A Mad WorldTurf Nation follows street dancers perform on BART trains, as they pave their own paths towards freedom and independence.
Part of Shorts Program 11B: It's A Mad WorldThe beguiling and enchanting tale of a woman’s uncanny relationship with the century old Banyan tree.