CDFF on the Triangle
The New Home of the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
Watch.
View a diverse range of documentary films that explore various topics, perspectives,
and cultures.
Shop.
Pick up the latest CDFF gear. Grab a gift or learn more about upcoming programming.
Discuss.
Engage in special events, workshops, and panel discussions. These activities provide platforms for people to interact with filmmakers, industry professionals, and experts in various fields.
February Programming
Lovely Jackson
America's longest wrongfully held exonerated prisoner, Rickey Jackson, returns to the prison where his 39-year journey of survival began and guides his younger self from death row to freedom.
Tuesday February 18th at 7pm
Breaking Balls
Breaking Balls follows three colorful figures involved in the game of bocce as viewed through the lens of the 30th Anniversary Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce tournament. The Challenge Cup is one of the largest bocce events in North America, held every year at the Wickliffe Italian-American Club in Wickliffe, Ohio.
Wednesday February 19th at 7pm
Celebrating NEO Filmmakers
Meet and greet some of the biggest local filmmakers. Don’t forget to come prepared with questions to get the inside scoop on their journey to success, current projects, and more.
Thursday February 20th at 7:30pm
Celebrating NEO Filmmakers - Shorts
Monday February 17th, 3pm and 7pm
Winston's Ghost: The Photography of Ryan Gustman
Ryan Gustman, an urban explorer and photographer, captures the beauty and decay of abandoned buildings in Winston-Salem. He blends his art with personal insights from his autism journey.
Hidden in Plain Sight
The Old Brooklyn CDC works to preserve the last oak tree gifted to Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Planted at Cleveland's Rhodes High School, the tree symbolizes his enduring legacy and was recently cloned to ensure his story lives on for future generations.
Once Upon a Time in Sports
Discover the world that's right in front of you. Follow Luke Frazier as he reflects on the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, the journey that led him there, and his discovery of its beauty, history, and wonder.
Olympic Oaks
Uncover untold stories from legendary athletes who shaped modern sports. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal mementos, this raw and unfiltered documentary honors the past while revealing what was once hidden.