"Second Life of Freddie Nole" A 2026 CASCADIA International Women's Film Festival Official Selection

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A poignant documentary short exploring themes of hope and redemption through a unique road trip narrative.

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"SECOND LIFE OF FREDDIE NOLE" / Dana Nachman (U.S.) When Freddie Nole drives to meet a man walking out of prison, he’s not just offering a ride, he’s offering hope, dignity, and a path to permanent freedom. As this vérité road trip unfolds, we come to learn the remarkable story behind Freddie’s mission, a staggering mistake that cost him 50 years of freedom but ultimately brings him right back to the prison door. "Second Life of Freddie Nole" is an official selection of the 2026 CASCADIA International Women's Film Festival and plays as part of our "Short Film Program II" at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at Pickford Film Center’s Bay Theatre (1318 Bay St., Bellingham). Director Q&A following film screenings moderated by Sofia Felino, CASCADIA Program Selection Committee. Tickets available at https://bit.ly/4rZpcqp. ABOUT CASCADIA Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, CASCADIA showcases and celebrates exceptional films directed by women. It is one of only a handful of festivals in the U.S. and the only one in the Pacific Northwest currently dedicated to this purpose. The organization also works year-round to provide film production, exhibition, and distribution education. Since its first festival in 2017, CASCADIA has presented films by more than 300 women directors from around the world. More than one-third of the films shown at the 2025 festival were directed by women of color. Films by students, emerging directors and Indigenous women are included. Our 2026 festival is scheduled April 30- May 3 in-person at The Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St. Bellingham). Our online festival is May 7-17. More information is on our website at www.cascadiafilmfest.org.