United States of Disconnect
Saturday 20th September 16:00pm (90m)
Exploring the fractured American experience
Content Guidance: Eating disorders, violence, suicide, self-harm
BINGE
When a woman struggling with a binge eating disorder attends her ex-girlfriend’s bachelorette party in an attempt to reconnect, the social pressures and anxiety build up until she panics and binges on the party’s hilarious vulva-themed cake.
Director: J.C. Heins
Writer: J.C. Heins
Producer: Leon Pierce Jr
HIS MOTHER
Upon receiving a disturbing email from her son, a mother drives frantically to his school hoping to avert the unimaginable.
Director: Maia Jo Scalia
Writer: Maia Jo Scalia
Producer: Ani Schrote
TAKE CARE
A woman deliberately injures herself just to be in the care of a particular ER nurse. But when she's discharged from the hospital earlier than expected, she needs to find a new way to extend her stay.
Director: Brittany Ashley
Writer: Brittany Ashley
Producer: Brittany Ashley, Henry Loevner
WHY WE RIDE
Revolving around the “Fems and Thems” cycling group in Denver, this documentary highlights the initial intimidation and safety concerns that many face as minorities in the cycling world and contrasts these challenges with the sense of freedom, autonomy, and even "anarchist" connection to the world that biking provides.
Director: Erin Kirby
Writer: Erin Kirby
Producer: Erin Kirby
JUNA
Rising pop sensation Juna has to choose between sticking to her authentic style or commercializing her music to catapult her to stardom.
Director: Janicel Diaz
Writer: Janicel Diaz
Producer: Ryan Muina
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KPOP DEMON HUNTERS: A SING-ALONG EVENT
Genre: Animation, Family, Musical
Run Time: 1:35:44
BBFC PG
Screening as part of Women X Film Festival at VUE Cinema Darlington on Saturday 19th September at 12:00pm. Every child attending will also be given a themed goodie bag.
Directed by Samantha Cutler and Jeroen Jaspaert
Produced by Magic Light Pictures
Please note: this screening is designed for families to attend together, no unaccompanied adults will be allowed entry to cinema and children must attend with an accompanying adult.