Issue One: Vulnerability
Vulnerability (n): "The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally." - Oxford Dictionary
Vulnerability (n): "Being willing to express the truth no matter what. The truth of who you are, the essence at your core, what you're feeling at any given moment. It's being able to open up your soul and let it flow so that other people can see their soul in yours." - Oprah Winfrey
What do you associate vulnerability with? Maybe it’s your greatest fear, a symbol of strength, or common humanity. Brené Brown, a professor and researcher, believes, “What goes wrong for us is a part of our gift to the world. It’s what enables us to connect and be compassionate.”
She also reflects, "Vulnerability is the very first thing I look for in you, but it's the very last thing I want to show you in me." What does it mean to show your emotions and be raw with others? What outcomes might come from doing so? We're curious to know what vulnerability means to you and the impact it has had on your life.
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Cover by Terisa Lieh and Shaina Lieh
Digital Submissions from Issue One
A dance film set in the northside neighborhoods of Chicago, BADDIE examines Tris as she navigates her self-worth. Despite her closest friends trying to make her feel a part of their group, she dissociates and falls further into her cycle of self-deprecation and isolation. From being an on-call therapist for others to breaking down outside of Town Hall, Tris' inner flux between the truth and her perception of things reminds us that sometimes we must limp in before we can leap out. Through underpass adventures, dancing with her closest friends, and crying on the CTA, Tris comes to discover what she needs to break the cycle.
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY Ricardo Bouyett
STARRING Hayley Carbonaro // Sar Cohen // Hannah Burt Music Score Steve Matthew Carter // Shane Curry
CHOREOGRAPHY Hannah Burt
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Daisy Cardenas
**Featured Premiere with All My Friends Zine**
**Daily Short Pick Feature with Film Shortage**
**Featured on Kaltblut Magazine** **Spotlight Feature on Luna Collective Magazine**
**Official Selection International Shorts Fest**
**Official Selection and Award Winner Short Film Factory**