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Once again, O Cinema is proud to present this nationally-touring program highlighting all the LIVE ACTION, ANIMATED & DOCUMENTARY short films that received Academy Award nominations this past year. The 2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films program offers viewers the rare opportunity to experience the year’s best short films from across the globe, collected together in this special cinematic showcase courtesy of Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures!
ISLAND IN BETWEEN(Directed by S. Leo Chiang / 2023 / Taiwan / 20 min)S. Leo Chiang reflects on his relationship with Taiwan, the United States and China from the islands of Kinmen, just a few miles from mainland China.
NAI NAI & WÀI PÓ(Directed by Sean Wang / 2023 / USA / 16 min)Nǎi Nai is my grandma. Wài Pó is also my grandma. Together, they are a grandma super team that dances, stretches, and farts their sorrows away.
THE ABCs OF BOOK BANNING(Directed by Sheila Nevins / 2023 / USA / 27 min)Over 2000 books have been removed from school districts in the U.S. THE ABCS OF BOOK BANNING follows the human toll the future will pay for depriving children of their right to read and learn about a complex world. Interviews with children and authors shed light on this ongoing dangerous precedent.
THE BARBER OF LITTLE ROCK(Directed by John Hoffman & Christine Turner / 2023 / USA / 35 min)The Barber of Little Rock explores America's widening racial wealth gap through the story of Arlo Washington, a local barber whose visionary approach to a just economy can be found in the mission of People Trust, the nonprofit community bank he founded.
THE LAST REPAIR SHOP(Directed by Kris Bowers & Ben Proudfoot / 2023 / USA / 39 min)Tells the story of four unassuming heroes who ensure no student is deprived of the joy of music. It is also a reminder of how music can be the best medicine, stress reliever and even an escape from poverty.
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• Adults – $12.50• Older Adults (62+ years old w/ valid ID) – $10.00• Students & Teachers (w/ valid ID) – $10.00• Children (12 years old & under) – $10.00• Military (w/ valid ID) – $10.00• O Cinema Members – $8.50(All tickets are available online and at the box office. Prices for special events and select screenings may vary. Please note ticket prices before you complete your purchase. All prices are subject to change without notice.)All Miami Beach residents get 20% off Adult tickets on the FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ O Cinema South Beach! (w/ valid proof of residency)ALL FILMS START EXACTLY AT THE LISTED TIME, AND ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Event Details
• Adults – $12.50• Older Adults (62+ years old w/ valid ID) – $10.00• Students & Teachers (w/ valid ID) – $10.00• Children (12 years old & under) – $10.00• Military (w/ valid ID) – $10.00• O Cinema Members – $8.50(All tickets are available online and at the box office. Prices for special events and select screenings may vary. Please note ticket prices before you complete your purchase. All prices are subject to change without notice.)All Miami Beach residents get 20% off Adult tickets on the FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ O Cinema South Beach! (w/ valid proof of residency)ALL FILMS START EXACTLY AT THE LISTED TIME, AND ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES, NO EXCEPTIONS.
