¡ Hawthorne !
an indy west side story
(2024)
(2024)
For over a century, the Hawthorne neighborhood of Indianapolis has been a place where neighbors become friends. Nestled in the heart of the great west side, is a diverse portrait of people connected to the past and finding community in the present.
When We Were Syrian:
Early Lebanese IN INDIANAPOLIS
(2021)
(2021)
In a self narrative search, filmmaker Josh Chitwood pieces together his fragmented Syrian-Lebanese heritage in Indianapolis. In his findings, he explores the ingredients of his own family’s identity and discovers the assimilating tale of early Arabs in America.
Young Roots, Deep Rhymes:
a film about Priest
(2020)
(2020)
Priest Jones is a young emcee from North Minneapolis who released his debut album at the age of ten and has performed over 100 shows nationwide. His deep knowledge of hip-hop and dynamic belief in each persons potential, combine for a much needed voice in culture.
50 Years With Greg
(2020)
(2020)
Fifty years ago, a joyful little boy named Greg was born with cerebral palsy, epilepsy and mental retardation. When given the chance, a young 22 year old single woman made a life long promise to love him.
Little Earth:
Pride of a People
Overcoming Pain of the Past
(2019)
(2019)
Little Earth is the only Native preference urban housing community in the world. With 38 tribes represented across a nine block radius, Little Earth is the definition of what it means to be an Urban Native.
Oldies, BUT GOODIES
(please don't judge)
(please don't judge)
