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The Nick & All Good Books invite you to explore iconic stories on the page and the big screen. Read the book, watch the film at The Nick, and join us for a post-screening discussion on how these unforgettable tales come to life in two powerful forms. Grab your copy at All Good Books and get ready for a new way to experience storytelling!

Documentaries are more popular than ever—and they do more than tell stories: they shape how we see the world. This course sharpens your critical eye on the social impact of documentary films, exploring historical, experimental, essay, and activist genres. Through screenings, close readings, and discussions, you’ll examine how form and content influence ideas, public opinion, and social movements, gaining insight into documentaries’ impact on personal perspectives and real-world activism.

Marcus is a successful advertising executive who woos and beds women almost at will. After a company merger he finds that his new boss, the ravishing Jacqueline, is treating him in exactly the same way. Completely traumatised by this, his work goes badly downhill.

How to Sue the Klan is the story of how five Black women from Chattanooga used legal ingenuity to take on the Ku Klux Klan in a historic 1982 civil case, fighting to hold them accountable for their crimes and bring justice to their community. Their victory set a legal precedent that continues to inspire the ongoing fight against organized hate.

Mary Cassatt made a career painting the lives of the women around her. Her radical images showed them as intellectual, feminine and real, which was a major shift in the way women appeared in art. Presenting her astonishing prints, pastels and paintings, this film introduces us to the often-overlooked Impressionist whose own career was as full of contradiction as the women she painted.

A funny, frank portrait of teenage life, Fast Times at Ridgemont High follows a group of Southern California students as they juggle school, work, relationships, and growing up too fast. From Jeff Spicoli’s legendary clashes with authority to Stacy Hamilton’s quietly groundbreaking story arc, the 1982 film captures adolescence with humor, heart, and surprising depth.

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.

Femme Film Fest is The Nick’s annual celebration of films by and about women. Each year, we shine a light on bold, diverse stories that inspire, challenge, and connect our community. For 2026, our theme is Taking Up Space, honoring feminine voices and visions in spaces and professions traditionally dominated by masculine perspectives.

Trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Edwin Augustus Harleston was a portrait artist and early-20th-century civil rights activist in Charleston, South Carolina. With his wife, Elise Forrest Harleston, a professionally trained photographer, he established The Harleston Studio, dedicated to producing portrait photos and paintings that countered the misrepresentation of Black Americans in the American culture of the period. This film takes a deep dive into the lives and works of Teddy and Elise as they struggle to realize their dreams.

In honor of the Lunar New Year, we'll be screening Ne Zha 2. After a great catastrophe, the souls of Nezha and Aobing are saved, but their bodies face ruin. To give them new life, Taiyi Zhenren turns to the mystical seven-colored lotus in a daring bid to rebuild them and change their fate.

Set against the backdrop of the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott, the story traces the lives of several African-Americans who decide to boycott traveling in the public buses.

Most Likely to Succeed examines the history of education in the United States, revealing the growing shortcomings of conventional education methods in today’s innovative world. The film explores compelling new approaches at a ground-breaking school in San Diego that aims to revolutionize teaching as we know it, inspiring school communities to reimagine what students and teachers are capable of doing.

Contagion is a gripping medical thriller that follows scientists, public health officials, and everyday people as they confront the rapid spread of a deadly global virus. Praised for its scientific accuracy and developed with guidance from leading epidemiologists and the World Health Organization, the film became newly significant during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shown as part of the 2026 National Evening of Science on Screen, Contagion highlights the vital role of science, communication, and preparedness in times of global crisis.

The NY Cat Film Festival™ is an exploration through film of the fascinating felines who share our lives, creating a shared audience experience that inspires, educates and entertains.

The NY Dog Film Festival® is an annual philanthropic celebration of the love between dogs and their people. The Festival is a two-hour medley of animated, documentary and narrative short films from around the world with a canine theme. The Festival premieres every year in New York City, then travels to theaters across the United States with 10% of every ticket benefiting a local dog rescue.

You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine is a star-studded tribute concert film, captured in October 2022 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, honoring the legendary songwriter's enduring legacy.

A portrait of joy, sorrow, & sound in this exciting collaboration between ColaJazz and Varna International's Muzika! Festival. Muzika! features over 20 exciting performances throughout the state of SC in the month of June.