Documentary Shorts: Motherhoods
Two women, two mothers -- both working to make the world a safer and better place for their children.
Her Fight, His Name: The Story of Gwen Carr and Eric Garner
Directed by Brad Bailey
30:00 • United States
Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, fights for justice so that his name isn't forgotten. Along the way, she forms deep bonds with other "Mothers of the Movement," women who have also lost family to police violence. Despite the justice system's repeated failures, Gwen remains determined to protect other mothers' sons and to cherish her remaining family. Filmed over six years, this documentary marks the 10-year anniversary of Eric’s death.
Sneak Preview
Directed by Rebecca Carpenter
39:30 • United States
Join us for a sneak preview of a special documentary that features an amazing woman who spent her life as a space architect contributing to improving life in space. After a terminal cancer diagnosis, she begins her most important life work – to improve life on earth for her children using concepts she developed for space. This touching documentary becomes both a meditation on human creativity as well as a masterclass in confronting death.