2015 Festival | Ex-Votos
A helpless mother takers her ill daughter on a pilgrimage to the Huichol mountains.
2015 Festival | Ex-Votos PBS Short Film Festival
After experiencing a shootout in her neighborhood, Anayansi, a pregnant teenager, fears that she will lose her child. Hoping for a miracle, her mother takes her on a pilgrimage to the festival of Saint Francis. As their journey merges with thousands of travelers, they must face the reality of her condition and escape the confines of tradition if she is to survive. Presented by KLRU.
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The PBS Short Film Festival continues to elevate the reach and visibility of independent films and filmmakers from across the country. For thirteen years, the festival has showcased films about love, acceptance, family, strength, equality, friendship, loyalty and much more. The 2024 festival highlights “Story Time” as we celebrate the art of short form storytelling.
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