Homegrown Films: Local Shorts

Schedule

Thu Apr 09 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Civic Theatre of Allentown | Allentown, PA

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A lively mix of justice fights, rail lore, heartbreak, and haunted gifts—local lives colliding in one sharp, surprising shorts set.
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Inequity Indoors (7min) Yusuf Dahl’s fight to repeal the Thurmond Amendment exposes its human cost.

Phillipsburg A Railroad Legacy (14min) Exploring the history and impact of Phillipsburg’s once‑thriving rails.

Guitar Lessons (20min) At 70, he swaps screen time for guitar strings—thanks to his wife.

Buch (9min) A young woman prepares to make a statement about the loss of her boyfriend.

The Day the Wind Blew East (11min) He comes back for Lily Rose—but her new fiancé may seal his fate.

Torments (26min) Claire’s gift lifts others’ burdens but leaves her carrying them. 


Post-screening Panel Discussion featuring attending filmmakers and cast members.

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Civic Theatre of Allentown, 527 North 19th Street, Allentown, United States

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USD 10.00

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