A sweeping historical musical drama from director Mona Fastvold, The Testament of Ann Lee follows the extraordinary true story of Ann Lee, the visionary 18th-century spiritual leader who founded the Shakers. Spanning England and early America, the film traces Ann’s rise from obscurity through persecution, ecstatic religious devotion, and the creation of a radical movement […]
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Lunar New Year Celebration
January 14, 2026
Ne Zha 2 is a visually spectacular animated epic rooted in Chinese mythology, continuing the story of the rebellious hero Ne Zha and his bond with Ao Bing. Drawing from the 16th-century classic Investiture of the Gods, the film blends action, fantasy, and emotional depth as Ne Zha confronts divine trials, political betrayal, and questions […]
Boycott
January 8, 2026
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. Boycott is a 2001 American made-for-television biographical drama film directed by Clark Johnson, and starring Jeffrey Wright as Martin Luther King Jr. The film, based on the book […]
10th Annual New York Dog Film Festival
January 6, 2026
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 […]
You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine
January 5, 2026
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. Featuring heartfelt performances and behind-the-scenes stories, the event brought together family, friends, and acclaimed artists like Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jason […]
Book Launch & Screening with USC Press
January 5, 2026
The Nick, in collaboration with USC Press, invites you to a special evening celebrating the life, art, and activism of Edwin Augustus Harleston, one of SC’s most significant African American visual artists. This event serves as the official launch of A Dream Deferred: The Art and Activism of Edwin Augustus Harleston, the first full-length biography […]
8th Annual New York Cat Film Festival
January 5, 2026
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 Festival is a two-hour medley of animated, documentary and narrative short films from around the world with a feline theme. The Festival premieres every year in […]
The Grand Strand
December 16, 2025
Burdened with choosing his legal guardians, Levi spends the summer before he starts high school with his cousins at their family’s trailer in Myrtle Beach, SC. Film Festivals Beverly Hills Film Festival (Best Picture, Win) Richmond International Film Festival (Emerging Actor, Wild Clemmons, Win) Manhattan Film Festival Omaha Film Festival Myrtle Beach Film Festival New […]
How to Sue the Klan
December 15, 2025
How to Sue the Klan is a powerful short documentary that uncovers a little-known but landmark civil rights victory—one that continues to shape how hate groups are challenged in the United States today. Through historical footage, legal insight, and survivor-centered storytelling, the film recounts the 1980 Chattanooga shooting in which five Black women were injured […]
Boomerang
December 15, 2025
Reginald Hudlin’s Boomerang is a sharp, stylish rom-com that has only grown in stature with time. Eddie Murphy stars as Marcus Graham, a slick New York ad executive whose carefree chauvinism is turned on its head when he meets his match in a powerful female boss (Robin Givens) and begins to fall for a grounded, […]