2009 Program
Festival of Independents Presented by Dive
The talent and vision of filmmakers from across the Philadelphia region are showcased in this long standing festival-within-the-Festival.
The Enemy Is Us (Shorts Program)
Two powerful documentaries that illustrate the damages of war from our enemies, our allies and our own government.
Two powerful documentaries that illustrate the damages of war from our enemies, our allies and our own government.
…Even Jesus Had an Accountant (Shorts Program)
Four shorts filled with a wealth of wisdom, including a documentary on Camden's outspoken activist-poet-and priest Father Doyle.
Four shorts filled with a wealth of wisdom, including a documentary on Camden's outspoken activist-poet-and priest Father Doyle.
The Great Northeaster (Shorts Program)
Two Philadelphia-centric documentaries that reveal what happens to young African-American adults when people invest in their lives.
Two Philadelphia-centric documentaries that reveal what happens to young African-American adults when people invest in their lives.
Hardcore Heroes and Heroins (Shorts Program)
This provocative adults-only program (18+) of 9 shorts is not for everybody.
This provocative adults-only program (18+) of 9 shorts is not for everybody.
Heart of Stone
In a school gripped by violence and hopelessness, one teacher fights to save his city's future by saving his students at any cost.
In a school gripped by violence and hopelessness, one teacher fights to save his city's future by saving his students at any cost.
Morris County
Not for those with sensitive dispositions, these three shocking tales of suburban survival, horror and death will remain in your nightmares.
Not for those with sensitive dispositions, these three shocking tales of suburban survival, horror and death will remain in your nightmares.
My Voice Is in My Sword (Shorts Program)
Six films covering mysticism, death, life, poetry, hope, anger and revelation.
Six films covering mysticism, death, life, poetry, hope, anger and revelation.
The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone
Tony Luke, Jr. stars as an out-of-shape who boxer leaves prison and gets a shot at redemption by fighting for one young boy's future.
Tony Luke, Jr. stars as an out-of-shape who boxer leaves prison and gets a shot at redemption by fighting for one young boy's future.
No Boundaries
First-time co-directors Jake Willing and Violet Mendoza provide a different view of Philadelphia in their locally-filmed drama about a young illegal immigrant who finds a new life and new love.
First-time co-directors Jake Willing and Violet Mendoza provide a different view of Philadelphia in their locally-filmed drama about a young illegal immigrant who finds a new life and new love.
The Rocky Balboa Picture Show 2 - Rock Treatment (Shorts Program)
Ten Philly filmmakers grab their cameras and travel the world, but you can't escape Rocky.
Ten Philly filmmakers grab their cameras and travel the world, but you can't escape Rocky.
See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary
In this film that dazzles, confounds and educates equal time to four Deaf entertainers, each facing a turing-point in their careers.
In this film that dazzles, confounds and educates equal time to four Deaf entertainers, each facing a turing-point in their careers.
The Sitting Machine
Fifth graders unleash their creative thinking in this wildly funny and touching film about a different way to educate. Exploring new design and engineering ideas, 10 year-olds are challenged to try new concepts that often confound adults.
Fifth graders unleash their creative thinking in this wildly funny and touching film about a different way to educate. Exploring new design and engineering ideas, 10 year-olds are challenged to try new concepts that often confound adults.
Wages of Spin
Philadelphia Icon Dick Clark's musical legacy is examined anew in this fast, frank and sometimes indicting documentary
Philadelphia Icon Dick Clark's musical legacy is examined anew in this fast, frank and sometimes indicting documentary
2009 TLA Entertainment Group, Inc. / 2009 Philadelphia Cinema Alliance
