Global Education Center is excited to be a Screening Partner of the 2026-2027 Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers, a film series that brings the best of new independent film to communities across the South. The Circuit takes the audience away from their televisions, computers, tablets and phones to connect them with independent filmmakers – live! Southern Circuit transforms watching film from a solitary experience into a communal one. Global Education Center and other Southern Circuit partners have chosen a diverse array of films that will provide audiences with the opportunity to meet filmmakers and learn about the art of film making; and encourage community engagement using film as a conduit for discussions about social and community issues.
THIS SEASON OF SOUTHERN CIRCUIT DOCUMENTARY FILMS IS MADE POSSIBLE BY SOUTH ARTS, a regional affiliate of National Endowment for the Arts along with support from a variety of partners, including Nashville Filmmakers Guild, who will be planning educational activities for filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers. All films have either a community meal or a reception included as well as a post-film discussion by filmmakers or a community panel. We are kicking off the season with a virtual Watch Party of Beyond Borders. See link below. Other films are in-person screenings. Throughout the year, we also screen films that are outside of Southern Circuit. All Southern Circuit films are identified with an *.
Click on blue schedule below to register for individual films ($10 each which helps cover cost of filmmakers, foods, and activities) or click here or on individual film photos.
THIS SEASON OF SOUTHERN CIRCUIT DOCUMENTARY FILMS IS MADE POSSIBLE BY SOUTH ARTS, a regional affiliate of National Endowment for the Arts along with support from a variety of partners, including Nashville Filmmakers Guild, who will be planning educational activities for filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers. All films have either a community meal or a reception included as well as a post-film discussion by filmmakers or a community panel. We are kicking off the season with a virtual Watch Party of Beyond Borders. See link below. Other films are in-person screenings. Throughout the year, we also screen films that are outside of Southern Circuit. All Southern Circuit films are identified with an *.
Click on blue schedule below to register for individual films ($10 each which helps cover cost of filmmakers, foods, and activities) or click here or on individual film photos.
The A Stands for ART is a film that chronicles the creativity of artists in Atlanta who kept the art scene growing despite the lack of funding for the arts. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the filmmakers (Tabari Sturdivant and Sade Wilkins) and a community panel of local artists as well as a community meal.
Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers is a program of South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Minnie Evans: Draw or Die is a documentary about artist Minnie Evans who painted her visions of the Divine. The film shares stories of Minnie's unique life and perspectives and will be followed by a post-film discussion with the filmmaker (Linda Royal) and an art-making activity with local poet and visual artist, Thandiwe Shiphrah. And there just might be some food involved!
Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Tour of Filmmakers is a program of South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
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CHEROKEE FILM FEST
Join us for a full afternoon and evening of film shorts by Cherokee filmmakers Anthony Sneed (EBCI) and Schon Duncan (United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee) as well as a screening of the documentary ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ (We Will Speak) about Cherokee language preservation. We screened this film 18 months ago, but it was during one of our lovely Nashville snow and ice storms, so . . . for those of you who missed it then, now is your chance!
There will be ample opportunities for dialogue with the filmmakers, some Indigenous foods, and a special performance by songwriter Austin Markham (Cherokee Nation) singing an original song in Cherokee.
Website for Anthony Sneed
Trailer for ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ (We Will Speak)
American Pachuco tells the story of Luis Valdez and the Chicano culture of his time. The film will be followed by a post-film dialogue with the filmmaker (David Alvarado), some Chicano foods, and a fun concert with Rafael Vasquez sharing some all-time favorite Chicano tunes from the past. And if any of you have your favorite Zook Suit, wear it in style and we can have a fun fashion show!
Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers is a program of South Arts in partnership with National Endowment for the Arts.
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The film Redemption Time, a documentary by David Gonzalez, combines our film series with our Line Breaks Literary Reading Series. Several years ago, we hosted poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, so we are very excited to offer this documentary as part of Line Breaks. It will be followed by a post-film discussion and solo concert with Christian Howes, the other artist in the film.
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About Christian Howes
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Who Moves America documents the strength and the struggles of UPS Teamsters as they try to organize their 340,000 workers across the U.S. before the deadline for an historic strike. The film highlights the challenges of building solidarity among so many workers. The film will be followed by a discussion with the filmmaker (Yael Bridge) and a community meal.
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BLUFF CITY CHINESE is a documentary featuring two Chinese-American storytellers who uncover the untold history of Chinese immigrants in Memphis, across a 150-year tapestry of identity and resilience. The film will be followed by a discussion with filmmaker Thandi Cai, a delicious Chinese meal, and we are hoping a concert with the talented Alex Wong, whose music is in the film. (It all depends on his touring schedule next May, but we are hoping to welcome him back to Global Education Center).
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A FEW OF OUR PAST FILM SCREENINGS
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Films from Spring 2025
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LocationGlobal Education Center
4822 Charlotte Ave. Nashville, TN 37209 Most events will be held at Global Education Center. Street parking is available as well as across the street at Richland Park. We are also on the #10 bus line, with a stop directly in front of our main building and #50 bus, with a stop two blocks away. For any help with transportation or parking, please email [email protected] for more information. |
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This program is made possible with support from South Arts, an affiliate of the National Endowment of the Arts, in partnership with Metro Nashville Arts Commission, Tennessee Arts Commission and National Endowment for the Arts.
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