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Making its return to the big screen is the GI Film Festival San Diego, a multi-day military-themed event dedicated to presenting films and events for, by and about military and veterans. This collection of shorts feature six films that surprise, inspire, and delight on May 20, 2022 at 5 p.m."BRAKE"Directed by Aja Weary, Amanda RichardsonA man who experiences sensory overload while attempting to travel. He and his service animal are denied entry on a bus which sends him into a panic. His service animal works to get him back to his senses."Shell Shocked"Directed by Paula A CajiaoAfter two years of unsuccessful treatment, a combat veteran suffering from “battle induced stuttering” discovers a controversial drug banned since WW2 that has the possibility to cure him."3:35 to Boston"Directed by Kay BarnesA military wife, struggling to balance all the pieces of her life, breaks down when she realizes the life she had originally planned for herself may not be possible."Over There"Directed by Charles AllenAfter the United States enters the First World War, two brothers find themselves amidst the horrors of modern combat in Europe with one objective: to make it home."American Hero"Directed by Manny McCordSince the day Lt. Jordan returned home, she’s been trying to get the truth out, only to find herself struggling to overcome the pressures of the military."My Happy Place"Directed by Devin ScottA visual recollection of life in the 1960s filled with empathy and compassion for the characters. Inspired by a few of the producer’s true experiences.More about GI Film Fest:This year’s film festival is scheduled for May 17-21, 2022 with all screenings happening in-person at the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) in Balboa Park. The 2022 festival features 27 films for, by, and about military and veterans. Virtual options are available. View the lineup of films and eventsSign up to receive festival news and announcements.A project of KPBS, the GI Film Festival San Diego is a multi-day showcase of films for, by, and about military and veteran experiences. Films featured in the festival reveal the struggles, triumphs, and experiences of service members and veterans. The festival also provides veterans and service members with an opportunity to further their creative skills.Documentaries, shorts, narratives, and feature-length films are presented. Post-screening discussions with filmmakers, actors and documentary subjects are also part of the festival. This event takes place annually in May and is open to veterans, service members, military families, and civilians. All are welcome to catch a film, be inspired, and build community.Visit GI Film Festival San Diego on Facebook + follow @GIFilmFestSD on Twitter

In a short, bonus episode of KPBS’ border podcast, “Port of Entry,” transborder artist Shinpei Takeda takes us on a tour of his show in Tijuana and explains how borders have shaped his life and career.

An Arizona judge on Friday declined to put her order that allowed enforcement of a pre-statehood law making it a crime to provide an abortion on hold.

Noah increasingly looked like a performer who was growing beyond the grind of a late-night Comedy Central show. If he doesn't find a new perch in the genre, the industry will be all the worse for it.

Breanna Stewart and the United States used a dominant defensive effort to beat Canada and reach the gold-medal game of the World Cup for the fourth consecutive tournament.

inewsource’s Veterans Voices series features first-person accounts from veterans suffering from depression who are being taken off an effective drug treatment by the San Diego VA. This post was written by Army veteran AJ Williams and lightly edited by inewsource.

Saudi Arabia is one of the world's top producers and exporters of dates, and dozens of varieties are sold every year at the Buraydah Date Festival.

President Biden will host Elton John for a performance on the South Lawn of the White House Friday for an event called "A Night When Hope and History Rhyme."

Williams, 40, and Federer, 41, have both announced in short succession their plans to retire, leaving the tennis world without two of its most iconic players.