October 4, 2017

THE FINAL YEAR

NYC PREMIERE During 2016, filmmaker Greg Barker gained access to key members of outgoing US President Barack Obama’s administration Secretary of State John Kerry, Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power, confidant and speechwriter Ben Rhodes and others for an unprecedented look at the shaping of US foreign policy. While TV shows from The West […]

October 4, 2017

FIVE SEASONS: THE GARDENS OF PIET OUDOLF

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Landscape designer Piet Oudolf has been called a visionary. He’s known for designing public works like New York City’s popular High Line and Chicago’s Millennium Park that redefine our conception of gardens from mere backdrops to works of art in themselves. Five Seasons offers viewers an immersion into this modern-day Dutch master’s […]

October 4, 2017

THE FORCE

Director and cinematographer Peter Nicks (The Waiting Room) embeds with the Oakland police force for two years during a time of upheaval. The film covers officers on patrol as well as the chief tasked with overhauling a criticized and demoralized force. We witness the difficult work both on the ground and in the upper echelons […]

October 4, 2017

GETTING NAKED: A BURLESQUE STORY

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Uncovering New York City’s neo-burlesque subculture, Getting Naked offers a lingering look at several sexy denizens of the nightlife scene, including Gal Friday, Hazel Honeysuckle and the Schlep Sisters Minnie Tonka and Darlinda Just Darlinda whose acts range from the classic glamorous striptease to more overtly comedic schtick. Followed on- and offstage, […]

October 4, 2017

THE GODFATHERS OF HARDCORE

WORLD PREMIERE The hardcore punk band Agnostic Front formed in 1980 and soon became synonymous with the New York punk scene. At its core were Vinnie Stigma and Roger Miret. Over 35 years later, the legendary guitarist, born and raised on Mott Street, and his Cuban-born vocalist bandmate are still going strong. Interweaving remarkable archival […]

October 4, 2017

THE GROWING SEASON

WORLD PREMIERE Seattle’s Providence Mount St. Vincent is a nursing home that also houses the Intergenerational Learning Center, a preschool program. Over the course of a school year, elderly Mount residents regularly interact with young children over various activities. As relationships develop between those at the end of their lives and others at the beginning […]

October 4, 2017

HAPPENING: A CLEAN ENERGY REVOLUTION

Part of our Bring a Friend special – get 2 tickets for the price of 1! NYC PREMIERE Is it possible for America to meet its energy needs via renewable sources, or is our country fated to remain addicted to fossil fuels? Director James Redford sets out on a far-ranging quest to get a sense […]

October 4, 2017

HARMONY

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Subtle battle lines are drawn when an elderly Russian lady finds her comfortable apartment invaded by her niece-turned-caregiver, towing four young children behind her. Struggling to find peace, apartment space, independence and affection, will the members of this family manage to locate a place for each other in their hearts?  

October 4, 2017

HELLO HELLO HELLO : LEE RANALDO : ELECTRIC TRIM

NYC PREMIERE Legendary Sonic Youth guitarist Lee Ranaldo embarks on the recording of a new experimental concept album with a little help from some friends, including Spanish producer Raül Refree and acclaimed novelist Jonathan Lethem, serving here as lyricist. Recording sessions immerse the audience in his thrillingly creative process, allowing full access to his studio […]

October 4, 2017

HOT GREASE

WORLD PREMIERE Over the past decade, biodiesel has developed from a curiosity to a growing industry with the potential to undercut the dominance of Big Oil and fuel America’s transportation needs — and it all starts with recycled cooking oil. Once considered waste, fast- food grease is now a hot commodity, supporting a cottage industry of […]