After her mother dies giving birth to her, Layla is left alone to grow up under her stepdad's care.

A 9-year-old, Ira Harris, navigates a new neighborhood, new peers, and his first set of prescription glasses.

Life After Manson is an intimate portrait of one of the world’s most infamous crimes and notorious killers. At 21-years-old, Patricia Krenwinkel murdered at the command of Charles Manson. Now 68-years-old, she continues to be demonized by the public and haunted by the suffering she caused over four decades ago.

A Few Small Steps is a portrait of Tim, a former Marine and Boy Scout who seems to epitomize middle-class America,except that unlike most of us, he knows what it means to be homeless. Tim's experiences, and his dreams of an ordinary life, provide a unique perspective on American life that everyone should hear.

A little girl sleeping in the street seeks refuge in the warmth of her dreams.

LITTLE TEXAS centers around a Collector (Adam Dietrich) for a local bookmaker who calls on Zeke (Michael Goggans), a deadbeat meth cook to pay up on an outstanding debt. The Collector quckly realizes a child's silence is her loudest scream and that despite Zeke's dark tendencies; he is worth more alive than dead. This film explores the cyclical nature of violence and how the survivalist instinct can make it difficult to trust anyone. Comparison: Best described as early 70's Scorsese meets early 90's Besson with a dash of O. Henry.

LIA was the first comprehensive award of its kind, established in London 29 years ago, to accept all media and executions from all over the world to be judged by a truly diverse international jury, comprised of the most talented, recognized and awarded individuals. Each year, it is the commitment to the integrity of the judging process and the contributions of the Jury Presidents that bolster and uphold LIA's tradition of awarding only the most inspirational ideas.

For three years, we follow the lives of five published romance authors and one unpublished newbie as they build their businesses, find and lose loved ones, cope with a tsunami of change in publishing, and earn a living doing what they love—while empowering others to do the same.

A young boy's efforts to help his family overcome the effects of a devastating drought result in a magical night he won't soon forget.

" film and accompanying discussion kit takes the science we explored in our film The Science of Character and reframes it through the lens of the ancient Jewish teachings of Mussar. The film and discussion materials are a wonderful opportunity to revitalize these teachings around character development that date back to the 10th century, and reengage us all in how these Jewish tools are applicable to our 21st century lives. The film premieres as part of Character Day, a global day with films, resources, and conversation that empower us to be the best versions of ourselves (basically, how to be a mensch from all different perspectives). Character Day is intentionally during the High Holidays, perfect for this period of reflection on who we are. Rabbis and educators around the country are already incorporating Character Day and The Making of a Mensch into their High Holidays plan"

Marcus is dealing with some shit. He wonders through his day distracted and quiet, acting out at strangers, withdrawn from his wife, and unable to sleep. Whatever it is, he just can't talk about it. Then he runs into an old friend who reminds him of the days when he never had a problem expressing anything.