Still from AfriCOBRA and Nelson Stevens: Art for the People (2024), by Evan Goodchild.
Still from AfriCOBRA and Nelson Stevens: Art for the People (2024), by Evan Goodchild.
Shorts: Culture and Community
2:30 pm–4:50 pm
Short Film Program
The Acolytes of the South Bronx
Directed by Sabrina Aviles and James Rutenbeck (USA, 2024, 21 min.).
At a Catholic center in the South Bronx, three young Latino adults pray, sing, and navigate relationships with their community, friends, and each other.
Long Hast Thou Stood
Directed by Joe Aidonidis (USA, 2024, 8 min.).
This short explores how vital the Mount Calvary Baptist Church is to its congregation even as it sees declining attendance. At a time when social institutions are increasingly stressed, the film explores what happens to a community when its spiritual center begins to dissolve.
AfriCOBRA and Nelson Stevens: Art for the People
Directed by Evan Goodchild (USA, 2024, 9 min.).
A community responds to the passing of AfriCOBRA artist and teacher Nelson Stevens by carrying his legacy, continuing to define and redefine the meaning of “art for the people.”
Hear Me
Directed by Dave Simonds (USA, 2023, 52 min.).
Hear Me is crafted from in-depth conversations with seven at-risk young people in the affluent Berkshire County in Western Massachusetts. Each of the remarkable youths are working through various aspects domestic abuse, neglect, and street violence. Here they are the experts—on their own lives and on the root causes of gun violence.
Redefining Legacy
Directed by Joe Aidonidis (USA, 2024, 8 min.).
Jocelyn Jones only thought she would find pain when researching her ancestry. With the help of a local historical society, Jones discovers a proud lineage of patriotism, which helps her to reshape what it means to be an American.
Wheelchair accessible
In-Person Festival Pass
$165
If you wish to see multiple films in the ROXFILM lineup, purchase a festival pass!
The In-Person Pass grants access to most in-person events in the festival, including those at the MFA, Hibernian Hall, and Massachusetts College of Art and Design. For more information, see roxfilmfest.com.
Available through June 23 at 11:59 pm
Note that additional venues will be listed on your pass purchases as non-MFA screenings.
Admission to the June 19 screening of Paint Me a Road Out of Here is not included with the festival pass. Free tickets are available at the MFA’s Remis box office on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 6 pm on June 19.
Ticket Information
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.
Bag Checks
All bags are subject to inspection by Museum staff. Backpacks, large bags, all liquids including hand sanitizer and sunscreen, and outside food or drink are not permitted. Exceptions are made for medical or religious needs. All bags are strongly discouraged, and any bags larger than 11” x 15” must be checked in the Coat Room upon entry. Read our full bag check policy.