OIFF9-April 9

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LOCATIONS	Films and Description	RUNNING TIME	TIME
ART DECO AUDITORIUM	Saturday, April 9th		6:00 p.m.- 8:15 p.m.
Films that inspire mental health Gang Girl- “A mothers Journey to save her Daughter” by Valerie Goodloe and Stepping into the Stream screen together on Wednesday, April 13th. Both show how our healing can be tied to the great outdoors. Films that inspire Physical Health Simply Raw – Reversing Diabetes in 30 days, by Michael Bedar gives another perspective of how diet is the key to good health. Crepe Covered Sidewalks by Renee’ Wilson, looks at Katrina and the rebuilding of she goes through with her family. Film that speak to diversity and human justice Operation Small Axe by Adimu Madyun and JR Valrey tells the story of police brutality in Oakland, The Oak Park Stories by Valerie Soe tells the story of a housing complex called Oak Park and the mostly Cambodian community journey to call it home. David and Kamal by Kukuo Kawasaki, shows the conflict in the Middle East through the eyes of two nine year old boys. We The People by Marvin Arrington, tells of the political journey, from Crispus Attacks to Barack Obama, for African Americans in America. Films that speak to our environment So Right So Smart and Innovating Cities + Emergence of New Urban Economy, Mine –Story of Sacred Mountain more>>	El Premio Pilar and Manuel prepare for what should be a night of celebration and glamour. It should be. But they’ve been sweeping their relationship under the red carpet for too long...	Directed by Leon Siminiani Production: Koldo Zuazua, Daniel Sanchez Arevalo Kowalski Films, Common Films running time: 16 min
	Oakland B-Mine A weary traveler arrives in Oakland and see the woman of his dreams- a woman named "Oakland", who then siren-like takes him and the viewer on a flirtatious cat and mouse game throughout the city, showing us all the highlights of the city's diverse people, topography, architecture and culture along the way.	Writer/Director: Mateen Kemet Director of Photography: Khamisi Norwood Producer: Julie Rubio Executive Producer: Tom Wardach Associate Producers: Terry Hobson, Carla Tyson Editor / Post Graphics: Tom Baird Cast: Oakland: Erinn Anova Traveler: Anthony Haynes
	Reconciliation-Mandela's Miracle Once considered a "terrorist," Nelson Mandela saved his country from bloody civil war and dismantled the system of apartheid through the spirit of reconciliation. In this powerful 88 minute documentary, witnesses give dramatic testimonials along with potent archival footage. Clint Eastwood, one of the film’s interviewees, sums it up simply: “The world needs people like him.” www.reconciliation-mandelasmiracle.com	Directed by Michael Henry Wilson Produced by Carole J. Wilson www.reconciliation-mandelasmiracle.com running time: 88 min


ART DECO AUDITORIUM	Saturday, April 9th		9:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.
	On the side	Produced and Directed by Luke B. Homeres running time: 6 min
	Fuss and Fight	Produced and Directed by Zondre Smith running time: 4 min
	Runner Up College dropout David Bradley hs forever been in the shadow of his childhood friend Michael Phelps. A fact his Phelps-loving father doesn't let him forget, pushing David towards a quixotic attempt at achieving more swimming records than his acclaimed peer. Along with the help of Elyse, an eccentric life guard in training, David has much to prove to both his family and his himself.	Directed by Tory Stanton Produced by Scott McCabe running time: 16:58
	The Amazing Mr. Excellent After a series of personal misfortunes, Duncan Quinn (white suburban husband, father of two, and comic-book fan) is shocked unconscious by his toaster. While unconscious, a TV commentator’s voice filters into Duncan’s ear, which Duncan mistakes for the voice of God, and he awakes believing that he has divine orders to be a super-hero. Undaunted by his lack of super-powers, Duncan dons a cape and a whistle, takes the name ‘Mr. Excellent’, and ventures out to fight crime in his suburban community. After a couple days with no luck finding crime in the suburbs, Duncan takes his best friend's advice and sets out to fight crime in the ghetto.	Directed by Steve Wilson Briggs and Co- Directed Tony Iwane Produced by: Steve Wilson Briggs Co-produced by Tony Iwane Starring: Joseph Estlack, David Jones, Sandra Young, Kate Tran, Brian Levy running time: 89