February 12 – March 1, 2012

THE BARBER OF BIRMINGHAM: FOOT SOLDIER OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Dir. Robin Fryday
In the days leading up to Barack Obama’s victory in the 2008 election, a former civil rights activist looks back on the early days of the movement.

INCIDENT IN NEW BAGHDAD
Dir. James Spione
U.S. Army Specialist Ethan McCord recalls the tragic incident in Iraq that triggered his debilitating post-traumatic stress disorder and altered his view of the war.

SAVING FACE
Dir. Daniel Junge
A British-Pakistani plastic surgeon works to help women who have been injured in acid attacks, while his patients struggle to come to terms with the aftermath of their disfigurement.

THE TSUNAMI AND THE CHERRY BLOSSOM
Dir. Lucy Walker
In the wake of the devastating tsunami in Japan, the people of the region hardest hit by the disaster draw a measure of hope from the annual cherry blossom season as they fight to rebuild their lives.

Please Note: Due to licensing issues, the nominee GOD IS THE BIGGER ELVIS will not be included in this program.

Oscar Shorts! 2012 Animated Program
Oscar Shorts! 2012 Live Action Program