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The Arlington International Film Festival (AIFF), now in its 7th year, is committed to building vibrant partnerships with organizations, businesses, educational, arts and cultural institutions in New England, fostering an appreciation for different cultures while engaging communities through the art of film. This year’s Festival was invited to screen films at EAST SOMERVILLE MAIN STREETS, a collaboration with the same organization is the screening of a special program of international shorts.
We hope you join us for the evening
Friday, July 28, 8:30 pm;
Friday, August 25th, 8:30 pm and
Friday, September 29th, 8:30 pm.
Racing the Res, Brian Truglio, Director | 59 min
Friday, July 28, 8:30 PM | Broadway and Cross Street East| East Somerville/Chuckie Harris Park
AIFF Jury Award “2012 Best Documentary” | Racing the Rez directed by Brian Truglio
Arlington International Film Festival (AIFF) is proud to announce that Brian Truglio, director of the film, Racing the Rez, awarded AIFF’s 2012 “Best Documentary”,
Brian, a local filmmaker from Somerville, MA, has fused his passion for running with his strong connection to the people and culture of the Navajo Nation in Arizona.
Racing the Rez is a documentary that tells the story of Navajo and Hopi runners from two rival high school cross country teams in northern Arizona who are fighting for a state championship.
Shot over two years, it focuses on how the sport impacts the lives of five boys growing up on the reservation and helps them confront the challenges they face on and off the course.