The Festival’s mission is to promote an increased appreciation for all cultures by showcasing the real lives of people all over the globe through independent film and to nurture the next generation of talented filmmakers within our community.
Screening five films from the collection The Fruit of Our Labor followed by Q&A
October 7th, 2011, 7 pm,
Regent Theater, 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA
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Michael Sheridan is one of the best teachers one could hope to have. He has a genuine commitment to facilitating students’ ability to realize their vision, which is backed by a deep understanding of technology and technique. I had the pleasure of hiring Michael to teach over twenty years, and student reviews were always excellent.
Five years have passed since the fall of Afghanistan—a period that, for millions of people, has meant far more than lost years. It has been five years of humiliation, deprivation, fear, silence, and the gradual erosion of hope and human dignity.
Five years ago, Afghanistan fell into the hands of a group that, instead of building a future, closed the doors of life on its people. During these five years, the Taliban have not moved toward reform or change. On the contrary, with each passing day, restrictions have expanded and life has become increasingly difficult for millions of Afghans. The rights to education, work, freedom of movement, social participation, and many of the most basic freedoms of human beings—particularly women and girls—have been taken away.
6 June 2026, This story was originally published by The New Humanitarian. In the pursuit of...
Thoroughly enjoyable and well documented. Your film was strikingly informative of the cultures and harsh living conditions of the people of Afganistan.
It certainly makes you appreciative of the quality of life and opportunity we have here in the United States that we should not take for granted.
I thank you for expanding my world vision through AIFF. Continued success in the future.
I will be attending again tonight. Chris Adams