Film School Shorts

“Our Culture” | Season 4, Episode 10

Season 4 Episode 33 | 28m 27s

Cats, criminals, and gangsters join forces for a few laughs and a meditation on violence in film. Foodfellas Directed by Reuben Guberek. Culture Directed by Ari Gold. Open 24 Hours Directed by Henry Chaisson. Trash Cat. Directed by Kelsey Goldych. The First Date Directed by Janella Lacson.

Aired: 11/07/16

Rating: NR

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Film School Shorts is made possible by a grant from Maurice Kanbar, celebrating the vitality and power of the moving image, and by the members of KQED.

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