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Los Courage Camps: Creando Olas, 9min., USA
Directed by Yesenia De Casas
One wave can change it all. A small courage revolution has been rising in unexpected areas of LA. Meet some of the familias who have embarked on the journey to reconnect with the ocean through Los Courage Camps - a homegrown organization that teaches free surf lessons each summer and introduces children to a sport they never knew was possible for them. Follow the stories of Los Courage Camps’ founder, community, young surfers and witness healing and courage return after generations of fearing a thing we all connect to and learn from - the ocean.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CuuegDkxbcs/

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CAGED, 14min., USA
Directed by Sarah J Cordner
Approximately 500,000 to 1,000,000 dogs are slaughtered in South Korea each year. "Caged" is a student documentary following the controversial subject of the South Korean dog meat trade. Through its compelling storytelling and insightful plot, the film urges viewers to reconsider their beliefs and engage in dialogues about animal protection, cultural heritage, and the decisions we make when tradition meets modernity.

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A PROPER EDUCATION, 20min,. USA
Directed by MaryLanae Linen
Filmmaker MaryLanae Linen, frustrated by her lack of sex education, sets out to discover if her peers feel the same way. She meets with sex educators, parents, and friends and surveys the streets of Los Angeles to discover that they also lacked an informative and comprehensive sex ed. MaryLanae opens up about her own exploration of sex and reflects on how a lack of knowledge has hurt her. With the encouragement of her mother and peers, MaryLanae redefines her relationship with sex and reimagines a better future where young people can be uplifted and empowered with knowledge regarding boundaries, relationships, and bodily autonomy.

https://www.instagram.com/propereducation_film/

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MUDDY WATERS, 7min., Brazil
Directed by Gabriel Panazio, Kleber Leão
When the fish in Guanabara Bay began to disappear, local fishermen found themselves facing an uncertain future. The solution was unusual: fishing for trash. Follow the story of Zezinho, a dedicated fisherman and resident of Z10, the first fishing colony in Brazil, who becomes a symbol of transformation and hope.

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FROM THE HEARTLAND, 30min., USA
Directed by Matt Coddaire
From the Heartland is a candid depiction of American Agriculture and the rural towns that are reliant on its success. But when an industry’s ability to thrive is dependent on progress, how does the family farm discard the practices that have been passed down through generations to try something new in order to save the land?

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