What We Are Watching This Month at FF

Winter has come… and with it, more content for us to keep watching while we try to stay warm and cozy! Looking for a film to watch with the family this season? Here are some of our picks, so don’t walk, RUN! And, happy Winter solstice everyone. Here at FF, we are grateful for this talented and inclusive community. Check out some T.A.L.E.N.T below:

Arianna’s Christmas by Mahum Jamal

ARIANNA’S CHRISTMAS tells the story of 11-year-old American-Pakistani Arianna who is set on a mission to celebrate a Christmas of a lifetime—against the wishes of her Muslim family and overworked mother.

Same God by Linda Midgett

A black, tenured, female professor loses her job at a prominent Christian college for wearing a hijab and claiming that Christians and Muslims worship the “Same God.” The ensuing controversy exposes the rifts within evangelical Christians over race, Islamophobia and gender…foreshadowing the even deeper schism over Donald Trump.

Christmas Wedding Baby by Kiara C Jones

CHRISTMAS WEDDING BABY follows three sisters who struggle to find happiness during the holiday season, after the youngest sister finds out her first love has been hired as her wedding photographer. Streaming now on Netflix.

Shiva Baby by Emma Seligman

At a Jewish funeral service with her parents, a college student runs into her sugar daddy.

A Sugar and Spice Holiday by Jennifer Liao

A SUGAR AND SPICE HOLIDAY follows Chinese-American Suzie, a rising young architect, when she returns to her small hometown in Maine for Christmas. When she gets there, she is pushed to follow her grandmother’s footsteps and enter the local gingerbread house competition.

A Snow White Christmas by Kristin Fairweather

A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS takes a modern spin on the classic fairy tale and follows Blanca Snow as she falls victim to the evil schemes of her stepmother, Victoria. When she loses her memory, thanks to her stepmother, Blanca receives the help of seven friends and finds herself in the middle of a love triangle.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PLNHJRL

Angel Dog by Robin Conly

Robin’s Conly’s film ANGEL DOG will warm your heart. The film follows Jake a father who is angry at Cooper, the family dog, who was the sole survivor of an accident that killed Jake’s wife and children; but, eventually the two bond, and Cooper helps the man overcome his crushing grief.
Watch online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS5Q4gQJIys

North Pole, NY by Ali Cotterill

Ali Cotterill’s documentary NORTH POLE, NY is about Santa’s Workshop, one of the very first theme parks in the U.S. battling against a changing economy. Be inspired by the dreamers in one small town who vow to keep the park open and the magic of Christmas alive all year.
https://www.northpolenyfilm.com/