THURSDAY JULY 30, 7:45 PM
PROGRAM 4
Laemmle NOHO

Free Joan Little
USA | Documentary | 38 minutes
Director: Yoruba Richen
Producer: Christalyn Hampton, Bonnie Bertram
FREE JOAN LITTLE tells the story of the 1975 groundbreaking case of Joan Little who was the first woman in U.S history to be acquitted for using deadly force to resist sexual assault. Joan was a Black incarcerated woman in North Carolina who killed her white prison guard who was trying to rape her. Little’s murder trial became a cause celebre bringing together prominent advocates, black power activists , white feminists and anti-death penalty activists while catalyzing a nationwide discussion on sexual assault

That Night
USA | Documentary | 11 minutes
Director: Hoda Sobhani
Producer: Hoda Sobhani, Elle Toussi
Cast: Neda Naji
That Night is animated short documentary recounting the firsthand experience of women’s rights activist Neda Naji, who survived the terror from within Evin Prison on the night it went up in flames in October 2022. Blending visceral testimony with powerful visuals, the film reveals a night of chaos, fear, and violence—and the unbreakable sisterhood that rose from it.

Fabric
UK | Documentary | 24 minutes
Director: Anabelle Marshall
Writer: Anabelle Marshall, Sabrine Dahaut
Producer: Sanam Hasan
FABRIC pulls back the curtain on the world of haute couture, spotlighting refugee artisans whose meticulous labour brings high fashion to life. With exclusive access to the Espero Atelier - a workshop that trains refugees in haute couture tailoring and places them in top fashion houses - this documentary follows several trainees who have made Paris their home and found purpose and pride in preserving centuries-old artisanal techniques.
