La Liga & Stories to Save Us: The Saltmarsh Sparrow

Join us for a celebration of Vermont Filmmakers, featuring two powerful short films that highlight the artistry, compassion, and vision of local storytellers.

December 6 & 7, 2025  |  3:00PM
Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center Theater
$15 person/$12 Billings Farm Member

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Saturday’s screening includes a discussion with filmmakers MacPherson Christopher and Melanie Finn.

La Liga

2025. Directed by MacPherson Christopher and Paul Rosenfeld. 23 minutes. Not rated. In Spanish with English subtitles

La Liga tells the inspiring story of Vermont’s immigrant dairy workers who, amid isolation and hardship, form a soccer league to build community and hope. This powerful film reveals the resilience and belonging of those who keep Vermont’s farms thriving while forging a sense of home in a new land.

Stories to Save Us: The Saltmarsh Sparrow

2025. Directed by Matt Aeberhard and Melanie Finn. 42 minutes. Not rated.

Stories to Save Us: The Saltmarsh Sparrow follows the struggle of a small coastal bird pushed toward extinction by rising tides and habitat loss. Through stunning visuals, filmmakers Matt Aeberhard and Melanie Finn explore both the beauty of the natural world and the urgency of protecting it.