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GI Film Festival San Diego: 'IN THE MATCHBOX'

In rural 1967 Hickory, North Carolina, Uncle Wendell shares a centuries old family secret with his great great nephews. The truth of it all could affect and infect the entire world. Literally.
Filmmaker Jermi Little / GI Film Festival San Diego
In rural 1967 Hickory, North Carolina, Uncle Wendell shares a centuries old family secret with his great great nephews. The truth of it all could affect and infect the entire world. Literally.
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA @ SDMA) in Balboa Park
General Admission - $15.00. Military, Veteran, Student or KPBS Member - $10.00

In rural 1967 Hickory, North Carolina, Uncle Wendell shares a centuries old family secret with his great great nephews. The truth of it all could affect and infect the entire world. LITERALLY.

"IN THE MATCHBOX" runs 10 mins. / San Diego premiere and part of a Narrative Block: This collection of narrative shorts explores a range of human emotions and cinematic styles, from horror to period drama.

RED CARPET ALERT: Filmmaker Jermi Little is expected to attend.

"In the Matchbox" Trailer

Exclusively featuring films for, by and about service members and veterans, the festival runs May 7-9, 2025 featuring 16 Films | 5 Showtimes | 3 days!

View the full schedule of films

About GI Film Festival San Diego: The 2025 event takes place May 7-9, 2025 in San Diego, during Military Appreciation Month. All community members, civilians, family, allies, service members, veterans and film lovers are welcome to catch a film, be inspired, and build community.

The festival is organized by KPBS in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego. The GI Film Festival San Diego is a member of the San Diego Veterans Coalition and the San Diego Military Family Collaborative.

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In rural 1967 Hickory, North Carolina, Uncle Wendell shares a centuries old family secret with his great great nephews. The truth of it all could affect and infect the entire world. Literally. "In the Matchbox"
Directed by Mike Rae Anderson
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GI Film Festival San Diego
In rural 1967 Hickory, North Carolina, Uncle Wendell shares a centuries old family secret with his great great nephews. The truth of it all could affect and infect the entire world. Literally. "In the Matchbox"

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GI Film Festival San Diego

Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA @ SDMA) in Balboa Park

1649 El Prado
San Diego, California 92101
619-238-7559
info@mopa.org

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