Now in its 15th year presented by Docs In Progress, the Community Stories Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing local stories by local filmmakers.

A celebration of independent documentary filmmaking, Community Stories unites filmmakers, cinephiles, and community members for three days of screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and conversations.

Schedule of Events:

March 14, 2025

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - The World According to ***** Noir
Director: Amy Oden
TRT (Total Running Time): 23:35

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Can't Retire From This
Director: Melanie Page
TRT (Total Running Time): 34:25

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - The Test
Director: Claudia Myers, Laura Waters Hinson
TRT (Total Running Time): 15:52

March 15, 2025

11:00am - 12:00pm - Getting Old Is Optional
Director: Montgomery Blair High School
TRT (Total Running Time): 3:25

11:00am - 12:00pm - A Nun's Journey Through Activism
Director: Montgomery Blair High School
TRT (Total Running Time): 3:23

11:00am - 12:00pm - Kingdom Unbuilt
Director: Victoria Price

11:00am - 12:00pm - Equal in Battle
Director:Arthur Moses    

12:15pm - 1:15pm - Pershing's Paths of Glory
Director: Joe Hartnett
TRT (Total Running Time): 42:41

1:30 pm - 2:45 pm - DC Black Superhero
Director:  Sari Leigh
TRT (Total Running Time): 5:34

1:30 pm - 2:45 pm - Bookworm
Director:  Adrian Isassi
TRT (Total Running Time): 13:18

1:30 pm - 2:45 pm - Got Lead
Director: Myron Higgins
TRT (Total Running Time): 20:00

1:30 pm - 2:45 pm - The Tale of Mari
Director: Anya Vaughn
TRT (Total Running Time): 6:39

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - The Treat Lady
Director: Zach Cusson
TRT (Total Running Time): 4:50

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Unfiltered
Director: Lily Huffman
TRT (Total Running Time): 19:04

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Bird Walk
Director: Cintia Cabib
TRT (Total Running Time): 25:04

7:30 pm - 8:40 pm - Baltimore Album Quilts
Director: MSAC - Maryland Traditions
TRT (Total Running Time): 5:13

7:30 pm - 8:40 pm - Singing at Sinai: The Jewish Folk Arts Festivals
Director: David Shneyer, Jack Gordon, Cliff Braverman, Jules Asher
TRT (Total Running Time): 39:06

March 16, 2025

3:30 PM - Happy Campers
Director: Amy Nicholson
TRT (Total Running Time): 78 min

Date: March 14-16, 2025

Location:
Docs In Progress, 8560 2nd Ave #113 Silver Spring, MD 20910
Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave Takoma Park, MD 20912

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