# Event Details - **Event Name**: Doc Shorts: Expanding Horizons - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 02:10 pm – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 03:50 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: - As a part of the 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival - Documentaries about the wide world brought home to you. ASFA Recital Hall What’s My Name? Directed by Yuge Zhou 8:09 • China, United States • World Premiere WOMEN IN FILM Do you keep your name or change your name when immigrating to another country? In this playful exploration of pronunciation, cross-cultural identity, and the nuances of language, learn the real importance of a name and its declaration of ethnicity. Within Me Directed by Sherlyn Reyes Zamora 15:21 • United States • Alabama Premiere WOMEN IN FILM, ALABAMA, LIFE & LIBERTY, STUDENT "Within Me" explores the adversity and resilience of a Mexican immigrant family in Alabama as each member reflects on how far they've come. Freedom of the Press Directed by Pablo Quintero 5:00 • United States STUDENT A college professor turns to the printing press to process the weight of political turmoil as he creates prints that invite others to slow down, reflect, and reconnect in an overstimulated digital age. Rolling Film, Rocking History: Al Maysles Captures the Beatles Directed by Bart Weiss 10:56 • United States Al Maysles tells the story of how he shot the Beatles coming to the USA for the first time. The Day Is Not Lost Directed by Kay Hannahan 14:50 • Bulgaria • Southern US Premiere INTERNATIONAL As the call to prayer echoes throughout a village in Bulgaria's Rhodope mountains, a cold January day becomes a meditation on tradition and transformation high in this quiet observational documentary. The Theory of Spice Directed by Gilly Barnes 7:28 • United States • Southern US Premiere WOMEN IN FILM Where does flavor come from? Journey across India, Sri Lanka, and Guatemala to examine the provenance, potency, history, and mythology of Ginger, Cinnamon, and Cardamom in this artistic documentary. Zastava Brothers Directed by Pep Stojanovic 21:55 • United States • Alabama Premiere While the Yugo may have faded in popularity in the US, it has become a rallying passion for those from the former Yugoslavia where the little-car-that-could remains an integral part of memories and culture. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/doc-shorts-expanding-horizons/200030527140058 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, health-wellness, art, meditation - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 8 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Birmingham - **state**: AL - **country**: United States - **location**: Alabama School of Fine Arts - **lat**: 33.521092832477 - **long**: -86.812715762078 - **full address**: Alabama School of Fine Arts, 1800 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd,Birmingham, AL, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Doc Shorts: Expanding Horizons - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/cf6dbcaca34eb29b8f359e6e1325161142d62d5f8aa1c6803c29bbdd31c0bd6f-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1786973697 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Doc Shorts: Expanding Horizons being held? - **A:** Doc Shorts: Expanding Horizons takes place on Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 02:10 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 03:50 pm at Alabama School of Fine Arts, 1800 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd,Birmingham, AL, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Doc Shorts: Expanding Horizons? - **A:** Doc Shorts: Expanding Horizons is organized by Sidewalk Film. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Sidewalk Film's events? - **A:** Sidewalk Film has 135+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Sidewalk Film has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Doc Shorts: Expanding Horizons is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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