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UNAPOLOGETIC / S03 Episode 07 Apr 12, 2021

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Today CIFF Speaks with the Festival's inaugural Groundbreaker Award Recipient Ashley O'Shay about her feature film debut UNAPOLOGETIC. This powerful documentary follows the lives of two two young activists maturing into Black woman organizers at the helm of powerful grassroots movements. CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.

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A COPS AND ROBBERS STORY / S03 Episode 06 Apr 11, 2021

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Today CIFF Speaks with director Ilinca Calugareanu and featured subject Corey Pegues from the documentary A COPS AND ROBBERS STORY. This compelling documentary introduces us to a retired NYPD police officer who served with distinction for 21 years, then shocked the whole city when his past was brought into the spotlight. CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.

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JACINTA / S03 Episode 05 Apr 10, 2021

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Today CIFF Speaks with director Jessica Earnshaw and featured subject Jacinta from a documentary that will stay with you long after the credits have rolled, JACINTA. Listen in as they discuss addiction, intergenerational trauma, and what the healing process can look like for those affected. CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.

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A Short Conversation with the Shorts Guy / S03 Episode 04 Apr 09, 2021

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Today CIFF Speaks with the Festival's Short Films Programming Manager Paul Sloop. Paul gives us insight on what it was like programming 182 short films from home in 2020, as well as some of the not to be missed short films in this year's lineup. CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.

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Concerto is a Conversation / S03 Episode 03 Apr 08, 2021

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Today CIFF Speaks with the co-directors of the Oscar-nominated short film CONCERTO IS A CONVERSATION, Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers. Listen in as they tell us about the process of making the film, as well as what they were doing when they got the news the film had been nominated. CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.

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CIFF45 Streams Kicks Off / S03 Episode 02 Apr 07, 2021

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Today CIFF Speaks with the Festival's Executive Director Marcie Goodman and Associate Director Patrick Shepherd. They give us the ins and outs of CIFF45 Streams, and talk about how audience and filmmakers can connect at this year's Festival. CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.

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Sneak Peek: CIFF45 Streams / S03 Episode 01 Mar 31, 2021

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Today CIFF Speaks with the Festival's Executive Director Marcie Goodman and Artistic Director Mallory Martin. They discuss what it is like to plan an entirely online Festival, what you can expect at CIFF45 Streams, and what the future looks like for CIFF. CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.

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CIFF44: I AM NOT ALONE / S02 Episode 13 Apr 28, 2020

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On this episode of CIFF Speaks, we speak with Alec Mouhibian (Producer) of the documentary I AM NOT ALONE.

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Music Credits (from CIFF44 Trailer)

"Miles to Go" - Astronymer & Jul Big Green

Lyrics by Julien Huntley & Adam Reifsnyder

Music by Adam Reifsnyder

CIFF44: PERSONHOOD / S02 Episode 12 Apr 27, 2020

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On this episode of CIFF Speaks, we speak with Jo Ardinger (Director, Writer, Editor & Producer) and Lynn Paltrow (Founder, National Advocates for Pregnant Women) of the documentary PERSONHOOD.

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Music Credits (from CIFF44 Trailer)

"Miles to Go" - Astronymer & Jul Big Green

Lyrics by Julien Huntley & Adam Reifsnyder

Music by Adam Reifsnyder

CIFF44: SINCE I BEEN DOWN / S02 Episode 11 Apr 26, 2020

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On this episode of CIFF Speaks, we speak with Gilda Sheppard (Director & Co-Producer) and Tonya Wilson (Subject) of the documentary SINCE I BEEN DOWN.

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Music Credits (from CIFF44 Trailer)

"Miles to Go" - Astronymer & Jul Big Green

Lyrics by Julien Huntley & Adam Reifsnyder

Music by Adam Reifsnyder

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