American Dendrite

Tickets:
Friday, September 12th — 8:45pm — D100
Sunday, September 14th — 5:10pm — A011

Documentary • USA • 2025 • 78 Minutes
Director: Adam Marshall Present
Producers: Adam Marshall Present, Caroline Bates
Cinematographer: Adam Marshall Present
Editor: Adam Marshall Present

A road trip documentary, American Dendrite explores climate, culture, and consciousness across the U.S. Shot on vintage Super 8mm film, the journey follows the Mississippi River from Chicago to the Louisiana Bayou, capturing intimate stories from people along the way. Each participant responds to reflections shared by someone upstream, creating a flowing chain of conversation. The result is a living time capsule revealing how water, geography, and memory bind diverse communities in a pivotal moment of American history.

Short Film preceding the feature:

It’s Time
Documentary • USA • 2024 • 4 Minutes
Directors: Jason Lindsey, Scott Krahn
Cast: Dave Pettitt, Anna Keck

It’s Time is a poetic 4-minute film born from a personal journey of discovery. Set in early spring, in our backyard on the banks of the Sangamon River in Illinois, this cinematic ode gives voice to nature through stunning visuals and lyrical narration.