Poetic Portraits

Date: Friday, June 13th

Venue: The Old American Can Factory

Address: 232 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

8:00 PM: Doors Open

9:00 PM: Films Begin

10:30 PM: Q&A with Filmmakers

Poetic Portraits

Join us on the roof of Gowanus' historic Old American Can Factory for a beguiling night of docu-shorts that explore the depths of the human experience.

THE FILMS

Am I the skinniest person you've ever seen?

Eisha Marjara | Canada | 24 mins

WARNING: This film contains imagery of anorexia and eating disorders that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

“Hey, let’s go on a diet together.” As kids in a small Quebec town, Eisha and Seema were more than sisters, they were soul mates, and a joint diet offered a shared sense of purpose. But their carefree project would take a dark turn, pushing Eisha to the very brink of death. Consumed by anorexia, she found herself battling her own fragile body—stranded between childhood and adulthood. Decades later, she revisits her past in an exquisitely crafted work of auto-ethnography, evoking her unusual youth with aching lyricism. In addressing a tender love letter to the troubled girl she once was, she reaches contemporary audiences with a timely reflection on body image and self-acceptance.

Entre le Feu et le Clair de Lune (Between the Fire and the Moonlight)

Dominic Yarabe | Côte d'Ivoire, US | 18 mins

An Ivorian father and his American-born daughter set out to continue the book he never finished about a war he experienced as a child. With the help of the children living in his village today, the three generations make a film together and create a mythical tapestry of entwining timelines, nightmares, and memories.

Diena

Jesse Kreitzer | Rwanda, US | 8 mins

In Central Africa, a young domestic worker suffers daily emotional abuse within the confines of her employer’s walled compound. Isolated from her family and community, she finds fleeting refuge in pirated Filipino comedies and holds tight to her dream of opening a boutique for new mothers. (pictured above)

Wouldn't Make It Any Other Way

Hao Zhou | US | 21 mins

Having built a colorful queer life in an American prairie town, an aspiring costume designer visits their island homeland of Guam to make costumes for a children’s theatre while reconnecting with distant parents.

More titles to be announced...

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NO REFUNDS. IN THE EVENT OF RAIN, SHOW WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT THE SAME LOCATION. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED.

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FAQs

How will it work?

Using your RSVP, our team will check in all patrons by last name at the entrance.

How do I get there?

Subway: take the R to the Unions St. station or take the G or F trains to the Carroll St. station. Bus: take the B37 or B103 to 3 Av/3 St. If you are driving you will need to find street parking.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Rooftop Films are open to all ages, but ID and proof of age is required for entry. You must be 21+ to attend the after party.

Do I need to bring a chair?

Chairs will be provided so no need to bring your own!

Can I bring food and drinks?

No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed. Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages! No glass on the roof, please!

Can I wear heels?

Sorry, but on the roof we ask that you don't wear stiletto heels as it's a soft roof. You are allowed to wear pointy heels in the Courtyard and we provide flip flops if needed.

How accessible is this venue?

There will be a few flights of stairs to climb up to the roof. If you would like to attend this event but have an ADA need, we can provide a freight elevator. There is one step that will be unavoidable in stepping onto the roof. Our courtyard seating (available at select events) is entirely accessible. If this brings up any concerns, please email us at dGlja2V0cyB8IHJvb2Z0b3BmaWxtcyAhIGNvbQ== or call at 718-417-7362 for more information.

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Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No need to bring your ticket! Just give your name / name of the ticket holder at the door for entry.

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