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AFF 2023: ‘By My Side’ illustrates impact of service dogs

By Wafir Salih | [email protected] “By My Side” is an award-winning documentary directed by Vicki Topaz and the late Wynn Padula. The film highlights the...

AFF 2023: ‘No Matter What’ shows addiction’s impact on families

By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] “No Matter What” follows Cassy Bustos, a recovered drug addict and former prisoner, in her journey post-prison to rehabilitate her...

AFF 2023: ‘Soldier’ captivates with a veteran’s harrowing story

By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] The 22-minute short documentary film, “Soldier” by Justin Zimmerman, follows Daniel Krug, a veteran who eloquently details his struggle with...

AFF 2023: Small transgressions lead to major crimes in ‘Art Thief’

By Denise Dunbar | [email protected] In every good heist movie, the crime perpetrators need to be likable – think “Ocean’s Eleven,” “The Great Train Robbery”...

AFF 2023: ‘The Hoof Trimmer’ shows the power of a good...

By Denise Dunbar | [email protected] One of the great joys about attending a film festival is finding unexpected treasures – in the case of “The...

‘Vagabond’ is a multidimensional mystery

By Ariana Wilson | [email protected] "Vagabond” is a psychological thriller written and directed by JC Andreu, a short film showcased at the Alexandria Film Festival. Andreu...

Alexandria Film Festival Reviews: ‘This Vast and Mysterious Ocean’ details a...

By Kassidy McDonald │[email protected]  “This Vast and Mysterious Ocean,” an eerie short film, opens with Jason, the protagonist, still on his way home from making...

Alexandria Film Festival Reviews: ‘Guest House’ is about hope and second...

By Kassidy McDonald │[email protected] “Guest House,” by filmmakers Hannah Dweck and Yael Luttwak, opens by following Maddison, a recovering addict who was recently released from...

‘Thank You For Your Service’ is a chilling call to action

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] “Thank You For Your Service,” a war documentary directed by Tom Donahue and produced by Ilan Arboleda, is a tragic...

‘Aaron with 2 A’s’ encourages living authentically

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] “What is the shelf life for this kind of career at your age?” a rather abrasive man asks at a fancy...