Deep in the Heart Film Festival: Thicker Than Water

3:00 pm, Saturday - Thicker Than Water

When family gets real.

Short Film Block 15

Location: Waco Hippodrome

Rated: "PG"

Short films include:

Chasing Grace

A young woman reluctantly meets with her estranged father only to discover the truth about the events of the wild 70’s summer that drove them apart.

Drama

Redshift

After a bio-chemical attack renders earth infertile, mankind is forced to colonize Mars. Now, David must weigh his commitment to family and his desire for a better life.

Sci-Fi / Fantasy

Mom's Recipe

When Ming's mother falls ill, he realizes all the things he loves about her.

Drama

Far From the Tree

The effect of a sexual assault years earlier weighs heavy on Abbie. Now she's struggling to connect with her teenage son and coming to terms with their past.

Drama

So Much Yellow

A family road trip changes the lives of a young girl and her brother with Down syndrome. Inspired by true stories.

Drama

Retornados

With no police or state support, these families have no protection from the dangerous gang networks. Each family is exhausted from their situation, yet resolved to gain the asylum they hope will be granted to them if they could only arrive.

Documentary

Victor & Isolina

Living apart, Victor and Isolina (now in their 80's) answer questions about their life-long, complex and arduous relationship full of he-said/she-said accounts.

Documentary