TINY DANCE FILM FESTIVAL
PROGRAM SCREENING: “WE BELONG”
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 AT 2PM
IN-PERSON AT THE ROXIE THEATER, SAN FRANCISCO
A selection of short films that reveal the soft power of dance to spark joy and dismantle dominant narratives.
We Belong is a co-production of the Tiny Dance Film Festival and McEvoy Foundation for the Arts, with The Roxie Theater.
angel shanel edwards, “This is For Us” (still), 2019. Courtesy of the artist.
We Belong presents a selection of international short dance films that revel in the joy, eccentricity, and variety of human connection. Organized with a sensitivity to accessibility and inclusivity, this cross-genre lineup features Bharatanatyam, hip hop, and contemporary dance. Subjects range from Black trans femme love to the Chinese diaspora to the irreverence of office furniture—each offering a refreshing alternative to dominant narratives.
The act of connecting was vastly redefined during the pandemic as we withdrew from public spaces and into distant and virtual ones. This program marks the significance of gathering together once again and highlights the integral role that the arts play in society, culture, and politics.
Terrence Paschal opens the program with a solo dance performance that embodies the Kitsune (fox) from Japanese mythology and its symbolism of the conscious and unconscious in human expression. Following the screening, Eric Garcia moderates a filmmaker Q&A with Jody Stillwater (The Wind Telephone) and Jenny Stulberg (Hold Still).
ACCESSIBILITY
All films are screened with open captioning and audio descriptions. Assisted listening devices are available at The Roxie Theater. Introductions and discussions are offered with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. If you require assistance on the day of the event, please contact detourdance@gmail.com with advance notice for accommodation.