Genre: Documentary

From its humble beginnings as a London fringe play to its rise, fall, and triumphant return as the biggest cult film of all time, this documentary tells the definitive story of The Rocky Horror Show, released in theaters 50 years ago. With insights from creator Richard O’Brien and stars like Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Lou Adler, it explores the groundbreaking themes, iconic performances, and unforgettable songs that shaped a cultural phenomenon—along with the midnight screenings and safe haven it created for those who felt different or marginalized.

Becoming Katharine Graham tells the story of a painfully shy woman’s accidental rise to power and how it changed history. After a family tragedy, Kay evolved from a “doormat wife” into a legendary newspaper publisher. Nixon’s nemesis during Watergate, she fought for truth, broke barriers in a sexist world, and won a Pulitzer Prize, inspiring generations with her courage and resilience. A Q&A with the filmmakers follows the screening.

Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret is a groundbreaking feature-length environmental documentary that follows filmmaker Kip Andersen as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today—animal agriculture—and the startling lack of attention it receives from major environmental organizations. With a mix of shocking revelations and dark humor, the film explores the industry’s role in deforestation, climate change, ocean dead zones, and more, while questioning why this critical issue remains largely ignored. Join us after the screening at Bambi’s Bar in the Playhouse Café for cocktails and vegan bites.

Jeff Buckley, a rising star with an otherworldly voice, left the 90s music world reeling when he died suddenly after the release of his debut album. In a tragic accident, Buckley drowned in the Wolf River in Memphis in 1997, leaving behind an unfinished second album and a legion of devastated family, friends and fans. Told through never-before-seen footage from Buckley’s archives and intimate accounts from his mother Mary Guibert, former partners Rebecca Moore and Joan Wasser, Jeff’s former bandmates, including Michael Tighe and Parker Kindred, and luminaries like Ben Harper and Aimee Mann, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg crafts an illuminating portrait of one of modern music’s most influential and enigmatic figures.

Out of Exile: The Photography of Fred Stein is the tale of a man caught up in one of history’s darkest moments; a man of conviction and courage, whose answer is to create an art that transcends bigotry. Filmmaker Peter Stein takes questions after the film. The film captures his resilience and optimism through a cascade of stunning photographs, while his son’s dedication ensures Stein’s art lives on. This portrait of courage, art, and the human spirit is both beautiful and uplifting.