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This Black History Month, The Nick, in collaboration with local artist Preach Jacobs and Mo Betta Soul presents Rhythm of Revolution, a film series celebrating the transformative power of Black music. Featuring four impactful films, the series explores the stories, sounds, and cultural legacies of iconic Black musicians. Together, let’s honor the rhythm that drives change and the artists who inspire generations.

Step into the avant-garde with a curated selection of short films from the prestigious Ann Arbor Film Festival, celebrating over six decades of experimental and groundbreaking cinema. This traveling tour highlights award-winning works from across the globe, blending innovation, emotion, and artistry.

A gripping 1975 crime drama directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Al Pacino and John Cazale in one of cinema’s most iconic heist stories. Based on a real-life 1972 bank robbery, the film follows Sonny Wortzik (Pacino) and Salvatore Naturile (Cazale) as their plan to rob a Brooklyn bank spirals into a chaotic hostage situation. A tale of desperation, love, and survival, the film explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the human condition with remarkable depth.

Journalist Shiori Itō embarks on a courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Her quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country’s outdated judicial and societal systems.

This visually stunning musical drama follows the poignant love story of Geneviève, a young woman in a small French town, and Guy, her mechanic boyfriend, whose romance is tested by war, separation, and the passage of time. Hailed as one of the greatest non-English films of all time by BBC Culture, this masterpiece is a must-see on the big screen.

This course, led by retired USC professor and former Nickelodeon Board President David Whiteman, delves into documentaries that challenge dominant ideologies through various styles, including experimental, historical, essay, and activist films. Over four sessions at The Nick, participants will critically examine the political and social impact of these films, exploring their influence on public policy, activism, and political communication.

Robert Altman’s celebrated 1975 musical comedy-drama, Nashville, weaves together the lives of 24 characters in the vibrant world of Nashville’s country and gospel music scene. Set over five days leading up to a political gala, this critically acclaimed masterpiece won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and earned four additional Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. Hailed as one of the greatest films of all time, Nashville is a sprawling, innovative work selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.

Join us and Queer Haven Books for a screening of The Hours followed by a talkback. The Hours is the story of three women searching for more potent, meaningful lives. Each is alive at a different time and place, all are linked by their yearnings and their fears. Their stories intertwine, and finally come together in a surprising, transcendent moment of shared recognition.

Overlooked by history, Pauli Murray was a legal trailblazer whose ideas influenced RBG's fight for gender equality and Thurgood Marshall's landmark civil rights arguments. Featuring never-before-seen footage and audio recordings, a portrait of Murray's impact as a non-binary Black luminary: lawyer, activist, poet, and priest who transformed our world.

The Post and Courier Columbia invites you to join us for a discussion on how South Carolina's liquor liability laws are impacting local businesses, restaurants/bars, nonprofit organizations and our broader community.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of glitz, glamour, and cinematic celebration at The Nickelodeon Theater’s Red Carpet Rendezvous! Step into the spotlight dressed to impress and prepare for a night filled with elegance and entertainment.