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.

OPENING NIGHT PROGRAM

The World According to Pussy Noir - Amy Oden [dir] [23:35 Min.]

Follow Pussy Noir’s historic fellowship at the Kennedy Center as she blends history, queerness, and couture into a queer fashion show.

Can't Retire From This - Melanie Page [dir] [34:25 Min.]

In the DMV area, many girls have cultivated their lives within the sport of basketball or because of the sport of basketball, creating a lifelong connection that's ingrained in them forever.

The Test - Claudia Myers [dir], Laura Waters Hinson [dir] [15:52 Min.]

A retirement center maintenance worker enlists the help of two residents to prepare for the biggest test of his life—the US citizenship exam.

There will be a moderated post-screening Q&A with the filmmakers.

Click Here for tickets to this individual program, or you can buy an all-access pass to the full festival!