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DOC SHORTS: The Power Within Us

  • The Neon 130 East 5th Street Dayton, OH, 45402 United States (map)
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Do You Remember


Directed by

Imani Menefee

A college student reflects back on the year leading up to the Covid-19 Pandemic and the after effects during a vicious election cycle.

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Silver Lining
Directed by

Yanyi Xie

During the COVID19 pandemic, Chicago drag artist Brent Perrotti recreated his stage inside his studio apartment in transitioning to virtual shows. Besides streaming, he also turned the quarantine into a chance to start his YouTube channel where he teaches knitting in drag.

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The Girl Inside
Directed by

Jason Knade

The Girl Inside is a poignant look at the stories of incarcerated women within Cook County Jail and a life-changing academic course taught by Dr. Laura Biagi called, “Storytelling as a Healing Art.” This short documentary reunites Dr. Biagi with five of her former students for a special one day course on the transformative power of our stories and our voices.

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Dustin Clark: The Humanity in Who We Are
Directed by

Brandon Abbott

Dustin Clark is a musician, an artist, and a man who sees challenges as possibilities. Diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy at the age of 10, he is in a constant state of reinventing how he approaches each creative endeavor.

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2020: Through Our Eyes
Directed by University of Dayton Doc Class

University of Dayton Media Production students shed light on the stories of those in the Dayton community as they navigate the physical & mental struggles of 2020.

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Golden Age Karate


Directed by Sindha Agha

Inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame at 10 years old, Jeff Wall is a teenage karate pro. But that’s not even his greatest achievement. Best friends with his grandparents, Jeff wanted to pass along his passion for the dojo to a community he felt needed it most — senior citizens. He began teaching seniors self-defense at a local nursing home, giving them tools to feel in control, connected and cared for.

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The Brick House in the Wind
Directed by Sangsun Choi

My wife and I came to the United States from South Korea 6 years ago. She and I were the only family members at that time but we have three children now. It is a short documentary about my family's life with three children as immigrants.

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MTXE: Mental Toughness Xtra Effort
Directed by Emmanuel Terrell

MTXE is an inspirational film that follows a wrestling team from Indiana. This film is all about teamwork and how much people can accomplish when they work hard and together.

We Still Make Things
Directed by Ian Cook

When COVID-19 hit the U.S., the nation’s personal protective equipment (PPE) supply chain fell apart. Determined to protect their frontline medical staff, a Dayton, Ohio hospital took matters into their own hands. Drawing on the city’s innovation and manufacturing roots, an unlikely team came together to make sure medical workers had the protection they needed to face the uncertainty ahead.

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