Documentary
Presenting provocative non-fiction films on a variety of topics ranging from the socially relevant to the fascinating and unique.
Paul McCartney: Man on the Run
- Thu, Feb 19
Director: Morgan Neville Run Time: 127 min. Rating: R Release Year: 2026
Starring: Paul McCartney
What happens when you wake up the morning after leaving the most important rock band of all time? In April 1970, Paul released his first solo album, McCartney. When asked what he’d do next, he said his only plan was to grow up. Man on the Run, from Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning director Morgan Neville, captures Paul’s transformative decade in the wake of The Beatles’ break-up and the rise of his new band Wings. Through stunning archival footage, Linda McCartney’s exceptional photographs, and interviews with Mick Jagger, Chrissie Hynde, Sean Ono Lennon, Mary, and Stella McCartney, all the living Wings members, and of course Paul himself, the film examines this time through a uniquely vulnerable lens. Includes a bonus filmed conversation with Paul McCartney & director Morgan Neville, exclusive to cinemas.
Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World
- Thu, Feb 26
Director: Michael Fiore Run Time: 106 min. Rating: Not Rated Release Year: 2024
Starring: David Duchovny, Eric Adams, Jason Birchard, Kathy Hochul, Tom Birchard
Veselka is the story of New York City's beloved Ukrainian restaurant Veselka and its father and son proprietors, Tom and Jason Birchard. When Jason graduated college without a vision for his future, Tom brings him into the family business. Jason learns that Tom's dedication to Veselka produces delicious food that satisfies a colorful cast of neighbors and newcomers, but this leaves little time for Tom to be “dad” at work. In 2020, Jason takes ownership of Veselka from his reluctant-to-retire father. He has large shoes to fill, but Jason’s biggest challenge becomes the war in Ukraine. He is unexpectedly thrust into the role of surrogate father to support his Ukrainian staff impacted by the war. Jason must explore his past working relationship with his own dad to “feed” his war-torn team as he keeps his business afloat. For 70 years, Veselka has been the vibrant and welcoming heart of the community and now its role, and Jason’s, is more vital than ever. Narrated by Golden Globe Winner and Little Ukraine native David Duchovny. A Q&A with writer/director Michael Fiore and director of photography Bill Winters follows the film.
The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters
- Sun, Mar 1
Director: Seth Gordon Run Time: 83 min. Rating: PG-13 Release Year: 2007
Starring: Billy Mitchell, Greg Bond, Mark Alpiger, Steve Wiebe, Walter Day
In this hilarious, critically-acclaimed arcade showdown, an unprecedented rivalry rocks the electronic world to its core! Join novice gamer Steve Wiebe on his quest to destroy the top score of gaming legend Billy Mitchell, the uncontested champion of the Donkey Kong world for over 20 years - and find out which of them can truly claim the title King of Kong! The Faith in Film series is presented in association with St. Matthew's Church with an introduction by the Rev. John Zahl.
Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere
- Tue, Apr 14
Director: Maura Smith Run Time: 71 min. Rating: Not Rated Release Year: 2025
Starring: Steve Schapiro
Over six decades, photographer Steve Schapiro bore witness to some of the most significant social and cultural moments in modern American history such as the civil rights movement, March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and the Selma to Montgomery marches. Shot shortly before his passing by filmmaker Maura Smith, Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere is a loving tribute to a man who was the quintessential “fly on the wall,” waiting for moments to unfold and capturing them with a naturalism and skill that’s nothing short of dazzling. A Q&A with Maura Smith follows the film.
HERE. IS. BETTER.
- Wed, Apr 29
Director: Jack Youngelson Run Time: 95 min. Rating: Not Rated Release Year: 2023
A panel discussion led by Shane Killoran of Hit House Film will follow the screening. HERE. IS. BETTER. is a powerful and hopeful documentary exploring the mental health crisis facing millions of Americans living with PTSD. Veterans are up to three times more likely to experience PTSD, and the film follows four of them—each with different backgrounds and service experiences—as they undergo evidence-based trauma therapies. Featured individuals include former presidential candidate Jason Kander, a Vietnam Veteran still grappling with decades-old memories, and women Veterans whose stories are too often overlooked. With unprecedented access to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the film weaves together their journeys toward healing, offering insight and hope to millions.