Saturday, April 5th

LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL DOC BLOCK II

LOCATION: The Bishop Bar - 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404

DOORS 6:00 PM - LIGHTS 6:30 PM

Article 31

Directed by André Guima

Two Indiana women share their stories of living as a tenant under abusive landlords in Indiana and highlight the emotional, physical, and financial toll of their experiences. Through an expert interview and a compilation of found footage, the viewer is introduced to the broader context of renter's rights and protections in Indiana and its systemic failures.

Pastures and Panels

Directed by Tucker Gragg

Independent family farms across the U.S. are facing steep challenges, but some farmers have discovered a way to turn things around: "solar grazing." By raising sheep under solar panels and using them to keep the grass low, these generational farmers are combining agriculture with clean energy. This innovative practice has become a national movement, with tens of thousands of sheep now grazing solar fields.

Pastures and Panels tells the story of Daniel Dotterer, a 7th-generation Pennsylvania farmer, and other family farms who’ve breathed new life into their land through solar grazing. Their stories capture the decline of small, independent farms and the hope for a new beginning. By uniting farming and energy production, these farmers are preserving their family legacies while helping to power America's future.

Terry’s Little Village

Directed by Jack Kukolic | Website | Instagram | Facebook

As Meadowvale Village and its historic charm crumbles under growing development, Terry Wilson creates a heartfelt tribute to the village in his very own backyard.

Terry Wilson is a 70-year-old lifelong resident of Meadowvale Village, Ontario's first heritage district. As development looms and begins to destroy Terry’s favourite place in the world, he recreates pieces of history in his backyard, crafting an oasis where it feels like nothing has changed. A beautiful tribute to his childhood, his mother, and his town, Terry passionately fights to preserve history in a world that’s too anxious for change.