‘Kathak: Dancing With Taboos’ Film Festival Review: A Story of Passion and Perseverance
Eloquent and informative, Hajera Sheikh’s documentary Kathak: Dancing With Taboos tells a story of love for one’s culture and perseverance through adversity.
Mystic Pines
Serena seeks out a mysterious psychological treatment that gives her the courage to stand up for herself. Armed with this new sense of agency Serena and her brother make their annual outing to buy the family Christmas tree. This year, Serena is not content to ride shotgun to her brother’s decisions.
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Serena seeks out a mysterious psychological treatment that gives her the courage to stand up for herself. Armed with this new sense of agency Serena and her brother make their annual outing to buy the family Christmas tree. This year, Serena is not content to ride shotgun to her brother’s decisions.
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Written By:Zoe Pepper, Adriane Daff
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