When: Tuesday, November 27, 7-8:30pm

Where: Albany Library, Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany CA

Admission: Free + free popcorn

[This] idiosyncratic and moving documentary, rendered in black-and-white line drawing, is the agonizing story of Manny Babbitt . . . Mr. Babbitt’s story is told by his brother Bill, who had to decide whether to cover for his brother or turn him in. It will break your heart. - New York Times

Join us for the Academy Award-nominated animated short documentary “Last Day of Freedom,” by Bay Area filmmakers Dee Hibbert-Short and Nomi Talisman. The filmmakers will be on hand to answer questions following this powerful and important 30-minute film.

When Bill Babbitt realizes his brother Manny has committed a crime, he agonizes over his decision—should he call the police? This richly animated personal narrative tells the story of Bill’s decision to stand by his brother in the face of war, crime, and capital punishment. The powerful film is a portrait of a man at the nexus of the most pressing social issues of our day: veterans’ care, mental health access, and criminal justice.

Winner, Best Short Film, the 31st Annual IDA Documentary Awards 2015, nominated for Best Short Documentary 88th Academy Awards, 2016

30 minutes, no rating. Subject matter not suitable for small children.

Co-presentation of Albany FilmFest and Albany Library. The library is wheelchair accessible. An ASL interpreter will be provided for this program if requested at least 7 days in advance. Voice 510-745-1400 or TDD 888-663-0660.

For more information about this film or Albany FilmFest events, contact info@albanyfilmfest.org