PRETTY DIRTY: THE LIFE AND TIME OF MARILYN MINTER

NYC PREMIERE During the waning years of British rule, Chris Hesse is tasked with becoming Ghanaian leader Kwame Nkrumah's personal cinematographer. Once a young filmmaker entrusted with recording the tumultuous march to sovereignty, the 93-year-old looks to pass his legacy, and a hidden, precious archive, to a new generation. Executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, the film showcases a fascinating chapter in Ghana’s history and is a love letter to the nation’s cinema. - Brandon Harrison

The first and second screenings will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer Ben Proudfoot, and producers Nana Adwoa Frimpong, Moses Bwayo, Anita Afonu and Brandon Somerhalder.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

NYC PREMIERE The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing celebrates the life of the dynamic author, editor, and activist. From her Harlem roots to her role as a self-described “culture worker,” Toni’s wit and fierce commitment to change come alive through rare footage and the voices of those who knew her best, including Toni Morrison and filmmaker Haile Gerima. Set to a cool jazz score, this stylish documentary honors an unsung icon whose legacy still resonates today. - Karen McMullen

The first and second screenings will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer Louis Massiah, and director/editor Monica Henriquez.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Director Eva Stefani immerses viewers in the creative universe of visionary Greek director and choreographer Dimitris Papaioannou, celebrated worldwide for his surreal, dreamlike stage productions. The documentary follows Papaioannou and his company as they shape a hauntingly poetic performance, conjuring images that feel drawn from the subconscious. Intimate, fierce, and elegant, the film mirrors the theatrical magic it documents, offering a rare glimpse into the collaborative process of one of contemporary performance’s most original imagists. - Ruth Somalo

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Eva Stefani, producer Vassilis Panagiotakopoulos, and film protagonist Dimitris Papaioannou.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

US PREMIERE Director Sami Van Ingen revisits the making of his great-grandfather Robert Flaherty’s famed films, showcasing the overlooked creative force of Frances Flaherty, whose vision and labor underpinned her husband’s works. Through letters, documents, and dual narration, the film reveals the family’s complex emotional dynamics and the hidden histories behind the romanticized colonial fantasies they created together. A film that reconsiders how cinema’s origins were shaped by both erasure and unsung female authorship. - Ruth Somalo

The first and second screenings will be followed by a Q&A with director Sami van Ingen.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE This rich, music-filled portrait of Afro-Cuban icon Pablo Milanés traces his extraordinary life from child prodigy to beloved musician and activist. Framed by tender scenes of an aging Pablo in Madrid with his sprawling family, PARA VIVIR journeys through Cuba’s political and cultural evolution alongside his legendary career. With intimate stories from music legends and loved ones, rare archival footage, and unforgettable songs, this film celebrates a fearless artist who sang truth to power beautifully. - Karen McMullen

The first and second screenings will be followed by a Q&A with director Fabien Pisani, producer Carlos Sosa, and editor Clementina Mantellini.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE For years, the great dancer Farruquito and his family—grandfather, uncle, mother, brothers, and children—have elevated the art of flamenco with staggering operatic passion. Santi Aguado and Reuben Atlas engagingly portray the arc of blood ties, loves, and tragedies that have shaped decades of international triumphs—including a special affinity for NYC, where Farruquito made his professional debut at the age of 6. Welcome home, Farruquito! - Jaie Laplante

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with co-directors / executive producers Santi Aguado and Reuben Atlas, protagonist Farruquito, and executive producer Ami Minars.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.