THE 28TH ANNUAL SIDEWALK FILM FESTIVAL AUGUST 24 - 30
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A Mess of Memories
77 min
United States
Ebony Blanding
Siblings who’ve drifted apart are brought together in an effort to prevent the eviction of their mother from their family home due to her obsessive hoarding. As they deal with the physical mess, they are forced to confront their own issues on a journey of reconciliation and healing. Billy Sanford - Screening Committee
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Alabama School of Fine Arts - Recital Hall

Aug 30

10:00 AM
Admission Possible
95 min
United States
Matthew Syrett, Bowie Alexander
Tender, urgent, and hopeful, Admission Possible follows seven New York City high school seniors applying to college as first generation students. Guided by their determined and caring college admissions counselor, they grapple with the complex cultural, social, and political factors influencing higher education today. Debates over testing, legacies, and family loyalty muddy the waters of their decisions. Melissa Scott - Screening Committee
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Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Aug 30

2:45 PM
Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu
90 min
United States
Michael LaHale
"Hey everybody, it's Bob and David!" From Mr. Show to movie and TV stardom, witness two legendary comedians risk their lives, careers, and friendship to hike one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Will they survive? Will they achieve clarity? Will they argue over bedding? Yonder lies adventure! Brian Ratigan - Features Programmer
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Lyric Theatre

Aug 30

12:15 PM
DarkRoom Presents: The Birds Tell Me All There Is To Know
123 min
United States
Aidan Cronin
An older man with dementia befriends a grieving young woman as their lives intersect in unexpected ways. While both are overwhelmed with relationships past and present, their lives in upstate New York reflect each others’ struggles with loss, ennui, and acceptance. Through the hypnotic visual texture found in Video8 footage and starring members of his own family, this ambient meditation on life and its universal anxieties sees director Aidan Cronin arriving at his debut feature with an original filmmaking language all his own. Brian Ratigan - Features Programmer
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Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Aug 30

12:00 PM
Fork in The Road
90 min
United States
Jonathan Nastasi, Vivian Sorenson
Come along with Nick Offerman as he visits farms, gardens, and fisheries across the United States to engage with those who work daily to keep fresh food on our tables. With an affable spirit and an intelligent eye, the benefits and innovations of independent farming are contrasted with the inherent perils of mass-produced, ultra-processed foods in a palatable, easy-to-digest manner, serving as a call to action as well as an appreciation of the best versions of the salad or burger on your dinner plate. Fred Osuna - Screening Committee
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Alabama Theatre

Aug 30

5:00 PM
Frogtown
85 min
United States
Costa Karalis
How powerful is childhood imagination? Costa Karlalis’ Frogtown draws us into a world where myth is reality. Set in a small Southern town, this feature reminds us about the art of collective dreaming. In this film, you’ll see complex family dynamics along with a reverence for the mystery of the natural world. Suspend your disbelief and amplify the amphibian! Arlo Pate - Screening Committee
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Alabama School of Fine Arts - Recital Hall

Aug 30

4:30 PM
Hunky Jesus
86 min
United States
Jennifer Kroot
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are known for inserting bawdy humor and zany satire into unique queer activism. Explore this entertaining closeup on their San Francisco origins and following a riveting set of campy nuns during an over-the-top Easter in the Park 2023 celebration set against a beautiful sunny afternoon backdrop in Dolores Park. J Matthew Cobb - Screening Committee
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First Church Birmingham

Aug 30

3:40 PM
Last Shot
108 min
United States
Andy Palmer
Filmed right here in Birmingham, Last Shot follows 12-year-old basketball player Caden Isaacs as he navigates an unexpected and sudden tragedy. Forced to move to a different city to live with his previously absent, workaholic mother, Caden learns that his actions have consequences as he tries to fit in with a new basketball team while Lexi juggles family and work responsibilities. Joey Brown - Screening Committee
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Alabama School of Fine Arts - DJD Theater

Aug 30

10:00 AM
Latin Clowns Evolution
65 min
United States
Jacob Koestler, Michael McDermit
Latin Clowns Evolution chronicles an annual weeklong convention where Latino clowns gather in South Los Angeles. The documentary seamlessly juxtaposes their joyful performances with stories of immigration, sacrifice, and resilience. As they learn new tricks and share deeply personal backstories, these artists remind us that spreading joy and laughter is a radical healing force. Allan Monterrubio - Programming Manager
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Alabama School of Fine Arts - DJD Theater

Aug 30

12:30 PM
AUGUST 24-30, 2026

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