Numa sala perto de mim #286

In this year's nominated documentary shorts we have:

1) The harsh reality of war veterans on the verge of suicide though the lens of the crises hotline center that handles the desperate calls of veterans and their families. (USA)

2) A young mother dying from cancer (1976-2012), though the movie is not about cancer but about her relationship with her 7-8 year old son. (Poland)

3) Oil rigging in White Earth ND, and the rush of workers to such inhospitable place from the perspective of their children. (USA)

4) The daily life of a worker in a slaughterhouse and his thoughts on what he does for a living. (Mexico)

5) The difficulties of a young couple whose newborn son has a very rare and life-threatening condition. (Poland)