Documentary
Presenting provocative non-fiction films on a variety of topics ranging from the socially relevant to the fascinating and unique.
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
- Tue, Dec 17
Director: Stanley Nelson Run Time: 115 min. Rating: Not Rated Release Year: 2019
Starring: Carl Lumbly, Farah Griffin, Lee Annie Bonner, Quincy Troupe, Reginald Petty
With exclusive access to the Miles Davis Estate, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool reveals rare footage, studio outtakes, and new interviews with luminaries like Quincy Jones, Carlos Santana, Clive Davis, Wayne Shorter, and Ron Carter. Lauded as "superbly crafted" by Variety and "essential" by Rolling Stone, this film offers an intimate, honest portrait of a legend whose music reshaped contemporary culture.
My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock
- Tue, Feb 18
Director: Mark Cousins Run Time: 120 min. Release Year: 2023
Starring: Alfred Hitchcock, Alistair McGowan, Mark Cousins
A century after Alfred Hitchcock's debut, his influence on cinema endures. Award-winning filmmaker Mark Cousins revisits Hitchcock’s legacy with a fresh, radical approach, using Hitchcock's own voice to guide us through his career. As Hitchcock “rewatches” his vivid silent films, iconic 1950s-60s masterpieces, and later works, we embark on a playful and revealing exploration of his enduring impact.
Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion
- Tue, Mar 4
Director: Matthew Miele Run Time: 105 min. Rating: Not Rated Release Year: 2024
Starring: Bob Mackie, Carol Burnett, Cher, Pink, Tom Ford
This film captures the six-decade career of award-winning costume designer Bob Mackie, whose bold personality mirrors his unique, unfiltered designs. It explores his unusual upbringing, close relationships, and surprising family connections that shaped his optimistic and daring work. Featuring original interviews with Mackie’s clients, collaborators, and those he's inspired, plus his own insights into his most iconic looks.