The 1:00 PM screening is a special reduced-price matinee intended for students and those looking for a daytime option. The evening screening is our main event, featuring a talkback with Larry Benjamin. If you’re able to attend in the evening, we encourage you to join us then! About the film When Larry Benjamin made parole […]
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My Penguin Friend
May 20, 2025
Discover how you can help protect these incredible birds for the future! We partnered with Riverbanks Zoo & Garden for two special screenings of My Penguin Friend, a captivating penguin documentary of friendship between a lonely father and a little lost penguin. Each screening will be followed by an engaging talkback session with zoo staff, who […]
The Watermelon Woman
February 11, 2025
A groundbreaking milestone in queer cinema, The Watermelon Woman (1996) is the first feature film directed by a Black lesbian, solidifying Cheryl Dunye as a visionary filmmaker. Winner of the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film at the Berlin International Film Festival and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry, this witty and thought-provoking […]
Happening
February 11, 2025
Winner of the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival, Happening (L’Événement) is a searing and unforgettable portrait of personal agency in the face of systemic oppression. Adapted from Annie Ernaux’s memoir, this critically acclaimed drama by director Audrey Diwan has been hailed as one of the most powerful films of the decade, […]
No One Asked You
February 5, 2025
Comedian, disrupter extraordinaire Lizz Winstead (co-creator of The Daily Show) and her team of activists crisscross the U.S. to support abortion clinic staff and bust stigma. Pop culture icons and next-gen comics fuel this six-year road film activating small-town folks to rebuild vandalized clinics, exposing wrongdoer politicians, domestic terrorists, and media neglect as the race […]
Marie Antoinette
February 5, 2025
Winner of the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Marie Antoinette is a visually stunning reimagining of France’s infamous queen, directed by Sofia Coppola. Premiering at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and competing for the Palme d’Or, the film has since earned a devoted cult following for its bold, modern take on history. Starring Kirsten […]
Love & Basketball
February 5, 2025
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood in her feature film debut, Love & Basketball is an unforgettable tale of love, ambition, and the challenges of balancing personal and professional dreams. The film, starring Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps, has garnered widespread acclaim for its honest portrayal of romance and sports, making it an enduring classic in both […]
Lady Bird
February 5, 2025
A triumph of independent filmmaking, Lady Bird marked Greta Gerwig’s solo directorial debut and became one of the most celebrated films of the decade. Nominated for five Academy Awards—including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay—it also won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), with Saoirse Ronan earning Best Actress […]
Daughters of the Dust
February 5, 2025
A cinematic masterpiece and the first feature directed by an African-American woman to receive a theatrical release in the United States, Daughters of the Dust is an evocative exploration of culture, identity, and generational change. Written, directed, and produced by Julie Dash, the film received critical acclaim for its lush cinematography, poignant storytelling, and the […]
Clueless
February 5, 2025
A quintessential teen comedy that has left an indelible mark on pop culture, Clueless is a sharp, witty, and charming adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma, directed by Amy Heckerling. Starring Alicia Silverstone in a role that defined a generation, the film has since become a beloved classic, widely regarded as one of the best teen […]