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Charleston International Film Festival: Sunday, Block 2
Documentary Program

Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 1pm

at Charleston Music Hall
Tickets are available for purchase at the theater box office.

 

WHEN PIGS SWIM
Documentary (15 mins.) SC Premiere

Director: Charles Allan Smith

Writer: Jeff Todd
Producers: Tyrone Munroe and Peter Nicholson

Synopsis: For many years people from around the world have visited the beautiful island of Exuma in the Bahamas, to see the peculiar yet cute phenomenon of the “swimming pigs.” Filmed throughout the magnificent waters of the Exuma Cays, this short documentary tries to find out where they came from, how they got there, and who put them there.

 

 

DRIVING WITH SELVI
Documentary (74 mins.) Canada, Southeast Premiere

Director/Writer/Producer: Elisa Paloschi


Synopsis: Selvi, a former child bride, escapes her violent marriage and goes on to become South India’s first female taxi driver. This is the ten-year journey of a charming, strong, and courageous young woman who defies all expectations and creates a new life. 


Charleston Music Hall

37 John St.
Charleston, SC 29403