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Shorts Fairfield: Documentary

April 24, 2026 - 5:15 PM @ Somerville Theatre - Screen 2
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Films in This Package

  • Born Secret

    Born Secret

    A filmmaker returns to his Tennessee hometown, the secret city that built the atomic bomb. There he meets the workers who created humanity''s greatest weapon, while their grandchildren inherit a world on the brink of nuclear catastrophe.

    Directed by:Riley Fitchpatrick
    Runtime:19 minutes
  • A Derailment

    A Derailment

    At 8:55pm on February 3, 2023, a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.

    Directed by:Nathan Truesdell
    Runtime:25 minutes
  • Grandchild 139

    Grandchild 139

    In December 2024, Ramón received a phone call that would change his life: after nearly 30 years of searching, his sister, one of the nearly 500 babies stolen during Argentina’s last military dictatorship, was found.

    Directed by:Gabriela Pierina Pinasco Najera
    Runtime:24 minutes
  • Projecting Protest

    Projecting Protest

    Light projection as a form of protest has become a tool for activists across the political spectrum, pushing the boundaries of free speech.

    Directed by:Tom Clement
    Runtime:22 minutes
  • Toxic Tides

    Toxic Tides

    Toxic water, toxic air—and the neighbors who refuse to stay silent.

    Directed by:Matt Devino
    Runtime:12 minutes
  • Where is Samuel?

    Where is Samuel?

    Samuel and his grandmother exchange messages about his new life in the USA.

    Directed by:Jared Katsiane
    Runtime:5 minutes