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.
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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.
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Elvis sings and tells his story like never before in a new cinematic experience from visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann.
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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.
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Academy Award Nominee – Best Documentary Short Film. In this documentary short by Academy-Award nominee Joshua Seftel, reporter Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp embark on a cross country journey to memorialize the bedrooms of children lost to school shootings, highlighting the urgent need for action against the rising epidemic of gun violence. A Q&A with the director Joshua Seftel follows the film, moderated by Steve Hartman.
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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.
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Though not a household name, Paddy Chayefsky remains one of the most revered and enigmatic screenwriters in film history. The only writer to win three solo Academy Awards for Best Screenplay—Marty (1955), The Hospital (1971), and Network (1976)—Chayefsky’s legacy is defined by his sharp insight, originality, and uncompromising voice. This feature documentary explores his groundbreaking work, obsessive craftsmanship, and lasting influence on American storytelling. At its core, the film centers on Network, widely regarded as Chayefsky’s most powerful and prescient script. More than a film, it stands as a bold critique of media and culture, delivered with a prophetic urgency that still resonates today.
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Presented in partnership with the Rusticus Garden Club. A young couple battle entrenched tradition and hostile forces to bet on nature for the future of their failing, four-hundred-year-old estate. Ripping down the fences, they set the land back to the wild and entrust its recovery to a motley mix of animals both tame and wild, beginning a grand experiment.
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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.
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VIVA VERDI! offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of celebrated opera singers and musicians living out their “third act” at Milan’s Casa Verdi—the unique retirement home built by composer Giuseppe Verdi in 1896. Among these remarkable residents, ages 77 to 107, are international singers, dancers, conductors, and composers whose stories are filled with music, magic, and passion. As they mentor young music students who live among them, VIVA VERDI! reveals why Verdi called this home his “best work” and how its spirit of creativity and care remains as visionary today as it was over a century ago. A Q&A with the filmmakers follows the film.
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