Now in its 15th year the Community Stories Film Festival, presented by Docs In Progress, 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.

EMERGING FILMMAKERS PROGRAM

DC Black Superhero - Sari Leigh [dir] [5:34 Min.]

A unique exploration of the vibrant and dynamic world of black cosplay and superhero fandom at the BlerdCon festival in our nation’s capital.

Bookworm - Adrian Isassi [dir] [13:18 Min.]

Explore the free little libraries all around the suburbs of Baltimore and discover the meaning and importance they serve to the community.

Got Lead - Myron Higgins [dir] [20:00 Min.]

Raised in a house with lead paint, Myron Higgins assesses the toxic affects it has on his health as well as on the city of Baltimore.

The Tale of Mari- Anya Vaughn [dir] [6:39 Min.]

Mari, an elderly Japanese woman, recounts her experiences growing up in Okinawa, moving to America, and attempting to become a newspaper cartoonist.

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!