From the movie to 'Bodied' to a documentary on a Philadelphia music legend, the festival really has it all.
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"It's an interesting movie because the audience is laughing one minute and horrified the next. You can see their brains kind of flipping out at times and it's a comedy," said Joseph Kahn, director of 'Bodied.'
'Bodied' is a comedy intended to make people laugh first, think and debate next. It tackles freedom of speech and cultural appropriation through the unlikely relationship of a progressive grad student and a battle rapper.
"I feel like 'Bodied' is the movie we need right now. The world is such a debate right now and this brings us together in a messed up, funny way," actor Calum Worhty said.
Instead of being offended, they say everyone laughs it out.
"I feel like 'Bodied' is a cathartic release." added Kahn.
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Eminem came on board as a producer.
"If you told me in high school that Eminem would think I was a rapper, I wouldn't believe you," said Worthy.
"The stamp I got was when Joseph told me he thought Calum and I were battle rappers and we're actors," added actor Jackie Long.
Also on tap is the world premiere of the documentary 'Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me.'
It follows the tumultuous life of the soul legend born and raised right in Philadelphia.
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"I don't think people remember him the way that they should. I don't think people remember what happened to him and what his story was and I think I have to tell it," said Olivia Lichentenstein, producer and director.
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