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Athena Film Festival

Athena Film Festival

March 2 - 5, 2023

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2016

A Ballerina’s Tale

Few dancers make it to the highest levels of classical ballet. Of that already small number only a fraction of them are black women. Misty Copeland has pulled herself up the ladder at American Ballet Theater (ABT) from the studio company to the corps de ballet to soloist.

A Conversation with Paul Feig and Kate McKinnon

Come join us for a conversation with Paul Feig, director of Spy, Bridesmaids, The Heat and the upcoming Ghostbusters.

American Masters – The Women’s List

Assorted interviews from the American Masters series on PBS, The Women’s List focusing on the exceptional achievements, struggles and identities of 15 women who have created and defined contemporary American culture.

Athena List Reading: The Burning Season

A determined primatologist brings her teenage daughter to a remote region of Madagascar intent on proving her theory on endangered lemurs. But as complications arise their relationship and safety are soon at risk.

Beach Flags

Vida, a young Iranian lifeguard, is determined to compete in an international competition but the arrival of talented newcomer Sareh threatens to alter her plans.

Bernice

Art world pioneer Bernice Steinbaum spent her life working to help female artists and artists of color gain recognition when such artists were largely disregarded in America.

Cart

Sun-hee works at a retail superstore dreaming of a better life for her children. When the store’s corporate honchos suddenly lay off all temporary employees, Sun-hee and her co-workers organize a strike and discover their courage and inner strength.

Codegirl

The Technovation Challenge, an international competition for girls ages 10-18, aims to inspire girls to learn coding and other technological skills.

Consumed

This dramatic thriller tells the story of Sophie, a single mom, who searches relentlessly to uncover the cause of her son’s mysterious illness. When she suspects that the new biotech company in town might be responsible, she sets out on a mission to discover the truth.

Crowdfunding to Build Independence

Crowdfunding is becoming a fundamental piece of most financing plans for independent film. However, many filmmakers miss the opportunity to turn their funding campaigns into audience-building opportunities that can last an entire career.

Day One

Inspired by a true story, Day One depicts a new translator’s first day accompanying a U.S. Army unit as it searches for a local terrorist in Afghanistan.

Eternal Princess

An intimate look at the inner struggles, personal dedication, and worldwide attention focused on Nadia Comăneci, the first female gymnast in history to score a perfect 10.

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