The 18th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival August 26-28
Sidewalk Film Festival is produced by the Alabama Moving Image Association, a federally recognized 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to inspire, encourage and support filmgoers, the city of Birmingham and the filmmaking community. In addition to hosting the annual film festival, we host monthly networking and educational events, a monthly documentary series, short film and screenwriting competitions, manage a youth board and a variety of other year-round programs.
Tickets sales to our events cover approximately 1/3 of our annual operating cash budget, so we depend on corporate sponsors, grant-making organizations and individuals like you to survive. if you’d like to know more about supporting Sidewalk, please contact us at sidewalk@sidewalkfest.com.
Using Sched.org as our primary scheduling tool, we are happy to offer four different ways to view this year’s lineup. By hovering your cursor over the "Schedule" tab below, you can take your pick of a Simple, Expanded, Grid, or By Venue view.
This shorts block is a part of the Life & Liberty Sidebar sponsored by EBSCO.
This screening is sponsored by Dorothy McDaniel's Flower Market.
Documentaries focused on the human spirit and challenging issues of our day.
There's Always Hope City of Birmingham Run Time: 10 USA A glimpse into the revitalization happening in North Birmingham.
The Champion Directors: Patrick McGowan, Brett Garamella Run Time: 18 USA A former Iraqi boxing champion, Estaifan Shilaita overcomes tremendous hardships as he builds a special bond with his family and taxi cab customers in Chicago.
More than Music Director: Senegal Babacar Ndiaye Run Time: 13 USA At a time when hip-hop seems to be headed in a disappointing direction, there exists an underexposed community of artists who have managed to transform the genre to address their community's needs.
Black & White Director: Ginnard Archibald Run Time: 3 USA Meet Birmingham in all her color.
For the Children Directors: William Johnston-Carter, Danielle Bryant Run Time: 12 USA A day in the life of a Mexican migrant field worker in Northern Alabama as he discusses his impressions of America and strives to provide a stable future for his children.
GOOD WHITE PEOPLE Directors: Jarrod Welling-Cann, Erick Stoll Run Time: 7 USA A personal look at the effects of gentrification on one family in Cincinnati, Ohio, when a development company buys the building they rent.
Namibian Craft: the Unknown & the Outsiders Director: Becky Beamer Run Time: 17 USA An intimate snapshot of the current craft culture narrative in Namibia as seen by an outsider.
Frame 394 Director: Rich Williamson Run Time: 29 Canada The story of a young man from Toronto who entangles himself in one of America's most high-profile police shootings.
