Event Details
The 29th United Nations Association Film Festival presents free programming for kids on Saturday, Oct. 17, in Palo Alto, featuring two short documentaries.
The program opens with the world premiere of "The Fixer," a 12-minute stop-motion documentary from local filmmakers Mimi Chakarova and Lydia Chávez. The film follows a 10-year-old girl determined to fix what is broken in a fragile world.
The program continues with "Under the Canopy," directed by Michal Krawczyk. Set in Colombia’s Andean-Amazon Piedmont, the documentary follows a community-led effort to map biodiversity and restore forests while preserving Indigenous ecological knowledge.
**Admission is free.** This special UNAFF & Kids Program offers an opportunity to see two short documentaries suitable for all audiences. The 29th UNAFF runs Oct. 15-25, 2026, with the theme “Passion for Change.” The festival features films addressing human rights issues, including the environment, women’s rights, racism and peace, and engages audiences throughout the Bay Area.