YOUTH / FAMILY B
"Family Matters"
Saturday, 12:30 to 1:30 pm
Rated G, Recommended for children 6 and up.
The innocence of childhood and the importance of a parent's love are explored through these bittersweet stories.
"Maree"
15 minutes (Subtitled), 2003, Italy
Directed by James Pellerito, vicentinofilms@hotmail.com
A father flees worn-torn Yugoslavia, making a difficult decision
that affects his son's future.
"The Field"
12 minutes, 2003, USA
Directed by Mark Hager, www.littlehawkfilms.com
A child lives through the stressful days of the Cuban missile crisis.
"Codename: Simon"
10 minutes, 2004, USA
Directed by Graham Tallman, www.codenamesimon.com
A boy imagines he's from outer space.
"Training Wheels"
15 minutes, 2004, USA
Directed by Kevin Haskin, www.kejoproductions.com
A boy conquers his fear of riding a bike while helping out a kindly
old man and his sick wife.