The Barber of Birmingham: Foot Soldier of the Civil Rights Movement
In the days leading up to Barack Obama’s victory in the 2008 election, a former civil rights activist looks back on the early days of the movement.
Directors: Robin Fryday and Gail Dolgin USA 25min.

God Is the Bigger Elvis
In 1963, actress Dolores Hart, best known for her roles opposite Elvis Presley and her performance in the teen drama Where the Boys Are, chose to leave Hollywood behind and become a Benedictine nun.
Directors: Rebecca Cammisa and Julie Anderson USA 37min.

Incident in New Baghdad
U.S. Army Specialist Ethan McCord recalls the tragic incident in Iraq that triggered his debilitating post-traumatic stress disorder and altered his view of the war.
Director: James Spione USA 22min. Website

Saving Face
A British-Pakistani plastic surgeon works to help women who have been injured in acid attacks, while his patients struggle to come to terms with the aftermath of their disfigurement.
Directors: Daniel Junge and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy USA/Pakistan 40min.

The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom
In the wake of the devastating tsunami in Japan, the people of the region hardest hit by the disaster draw a measure of hope from the annual cherry blossom season as they fight to rebuild their lives.
Directors: Lucy Walker and Kira Carstensen USA 39min

Website: http://www.okcmoa.com/see/films/academy-award-nominated-short-documentaries/

Categories: Film, Documentary