First Thursday Films presents: Selected MSPIFF Shorts
Partners: The Capri, MSP Film, Minnesota Historical Society
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MSP Film’s Craig Rice has curated an eclectic, fun night of short film highlights from the recent Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.
Dhannto by Yasmin Yassin
Doc 19 minutes
Mohamoud holds the knowledge of traditional Ease African dances and is passing it along to young Somali Americans.
Balwo by Mohammed Sheikh
Fiction 29 minutes
Explores the generational divide and the pursuit of dreams within immigrant family living in Minneapolis. The story revolves around Sinimo, a talented musician, who years to pursue his passion for music, much to the disappointment of his father, Abdo, who values practically over artistic aspirations.
Prom Party by Raven Johnson
Fiction 10 minutes
It’s prom! As friend gather for a night of celebration and joy, passing comment will forever change one teen’s view of herself.
Blight by Markus Hoeckner
Fiction 15 minutes
Amidst a globe exodus from Earth, two brothers must confront their differences about leaving their home forever.
Blues For The Blues by Craig Laurence Rice
Fiction 28 minutes
The story of two brothers facing their decline in the Blues music performance business due to a younger generations fickle taste and the abandonment of a certain section of the Black audience.