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You can see a free movie in New York practically every day! At this point New York gives you an option to attend 79 movies free of charge. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides with non-ending amount of free things to do, free events to go to!
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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
79 free movies in New York City (NYC) Fri, 02/21/2025 - and on...
These movies are among the many free events of the highest quality that saturate New York City's everyday life!
Screening | NY Indigenous Animation Celebration
The museum’s Animation Celebration! features eight creative Indigenous animated films that offer colorful stories of magical tales, humorous encounters, and hidden histories. Screenings of this 60-minute program will begin at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Feb 21
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
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Film | A Ballerina's Tale (2015): documentary
A Ballerina's Tale is a 2015 documentary film revolving around the career of Misty Copeland, who serves as the narrator of the film as well as its subject. Following a prodigious rise, Misty Copeland becomes the first African-American woman to occupy the position of principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre. Director: Nelson George
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Feb 21
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
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Screening | Secret Sixteen Screening
This event pairs 16mm films from the Cinema Studies Archive with lo-fi gems, oddball curiosities, and pre-internet obscurities. There's a surprise here for everyone.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Feb 21
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
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Film | JJ (2023): Experimental Feminist Film
French artists Pauline Boulba and aminata labor screen their new film, an experimental ode to writer Jill Johnston inspired by feminist classic, The Watermelon Woman (1996). Post-screening conversation to follow, with the artists.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Feb 21
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
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Film | Passing (2021): Historical Drama with Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson
Passing is based on Nella Larsen's 1929 novel. It follows the lives of two African American women, Irene and Clare, who reconnect in 1920s Harlem. Irene, who lives as a Black woman in the community, becomes entangled in Clare's life, as Clare has been passing for white and married a racist white man. As their friendship deepens, tensions rise, exploring themes of identity, race, and the complexities of societal boundaries. Directed by Rebecca Hall Duration: 1h 38m Rated PG-13
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Feb 21
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
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Film | Mudbound (2017): 4-Time Oscar Nominaed Historical Drama
The film is set in post-World War II rural Mississippi. It follows the lives of two families: the Jacksons, an African American family working on a farm, and the white McAllans, who own the land. As tensions rise between the families due to racial prejudice, economic struggles, and the traumatic impact of the war on soldiers Henry and Jamie McAllan, the film explores themes of survival, injustice, and the harsh realities of racism in the South. Directed by Primetime Emmy and Oscar nominee Dee Rees Starring Carey Mulligan, Garrett Hedlund, Jason Clarke, Jason Mitchell, Mary J. Blige, Rob Morgan, Jonathan Banks Duration: 2h 14m Rated R
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Feb 22
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
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Film | The Princess and the Frog (2009): Animated Disney Fare
A waitress desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him. Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker Stars: Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Oprah Winfrey 97 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Feb 22
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Sat, Feb 22
12:00 pm
Regular: $16.50
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12:00 pm
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Film | Daughters of the Dust (1991): drama
At the dawn of the 20th century, a family in the Gullah community of coastal South Carolina — former West African slaves who adopted many of their ancestors' Yoruba traditions — suffers a generational split. Young Haagar wants to move to the mainland away from traditional matriarch Nana. former prostitute Yellow Mary gets snubbed by the family, especially by her sister Viola, when she returns to the island with her female lover. Director: Julie Dash Cast: Cora Lee Day, Barbara O. Jones, Alva Rogers, Trula Hoosier, Umar Abdurrahamn, Adisa Anderson, Kaycee Moore
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Feb 22
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Film | The Six Triple Eight (2023): War Drama with Kerry Washington
The Six Triple Eight is based on the true story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve in World War II overseas. The film follows these brave women as they are sent to England and France to ensure that millions of pieces of delayed mail reach U.S. soldiers on the front lines. Despite facing racial and gender discrimination, they persist with resilience and determination, playing a crucial role in supporting the war effort and boosting morale. Directed by directed by Tyler Perry Duration: 2h 7m Rated PG-13
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Feb 22
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
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Sat, Feb 22
2:25 pm
Regular: $16.50
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2:25 pm
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Film | Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods (2020): Oscar Nominated War Drama
Four African-American vets battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their fallen squad leader and the gold fortune he helped them hide. Director: Oscar winner Spike Lee Stars: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Clarke Peters Duration: 154 min. Rated R
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Feb 22
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
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Film | The Piano Lesson (2024): Based on Pulitzer Prize Winning Play, Starring Samuel Jackson
This drama film is based on August Wilson's play and centers on the Charles family in 1936 Pittsburgh. The story focuses on the conflict between brother and sister, Boy Willie and Berniece, over a prized family heirloom -- an antique piano. Boy Willie wants to sell the piano to buy land, while Berniece is determined to keep it, as it holds deep sentimental value and represents their family's history. The film explores themes of legacy, family, and the burdens of history. Directed by Malcolm Washington Duration: 2h 6m Rated PG-13
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Feb 22
8:30 pm
Free
8:30 pm
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Film | Rustin (2023): Biographical Drama Directed by 5-Time Tony Winner
Rustin tells the story of Bayard Rustin, the civil rights activist and organizer behind the 1963 March on Washington. He challenged authority, never apologized for who he was, what he believed, or who he desired. And he did not back down. The film highlights his pivotal role in the civil rights movement. It shows how Rustin's strategic vision and tireless dedication helped shape the march and advance the fight for equality, while also exploring his personal struggles and the complexities of his identity. Directed by five-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe and starring Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo. Duration: 1h 38m Rated PG-13
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Feb 23
5:15 pm
Free
5:15 pm
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Film | Footprints on the Moon / Le orme (1975): mystery thriller
A woman is tormented by strange dreams of astronauts on the moon. She visits a deserted seaside town whose inhabitants know her although she does not know them. Director: Luigi Bazzoni Cast: Florinda Bolkan, Peter McEnery, Klaus Kinski, Lila Kedrova
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Feb 24
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
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Film | American Fiction (2023) with Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, and Sterling K. Brown
Novelist Monk is frustrated at the book industry, which profits from Black entertainment that used tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, he writes an outlandish Black book of his own, using a fake name. The book soon launches him towards the hypocrisy and madness he says he hates. Director: Cord Jefferson Cast: Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams, Adam Brody, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown Tracee Ellis Ross is an American actress known for her lead roles in the television series Girlfriends (2000–2008) and Black-ish (2014–2022), receiving nominations for five Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy for the latter. Ross is a daughter of actress and Motown recording artist Diana Ross Issa Rae is an American actress, writer, and producer who achieved wide recognition as the co-creator, co-writer, and star of the HBO television series Insecure (2016–2021), for which she was nominated for multiple Golden Globes Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards. Sterling K. Brown is an American actor known for his leading roles on stage and screen. He has received numerous accolades including three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award as well as a nomination for a Academy Award. He was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2018.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Feb 25
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
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Film | Blue Baby (2024): A Fight for America's Youth
Blue Baby follows eight formerly incarcerated teens over four years as they navigate life in Boys Town, a community offering an alternative to prison. It explores their journey toward personal accountability, the impact of societal and familial failures, and the limitations of reformation. At the heart of the film is Father Flanagan's legacy, the visionary founder of Boys Town, who believed there are no bad boys. His ideals led to one of the most innovative approaches to dealing with troubled youth. The film realistically portrays the clash between vision and reality in the reform process.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Feb 25
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
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Film | Trap (2024) Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, Starring Josh Hartnett
A man and his teenage daughter attend a concert, but they soon realize that they're caught in the middle of a dark and sinister event. Director: M. Night Shyamalan Cast: Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Night Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, Alison Pill M. Night Shyamalan is an Indian-American film director, producer and screenwriter whose films often employ supernatural plots and twist endings. His early films include Praying with Anger (1992) and Wide Awake (1998) before his breakthrough film The Sixth Sense (1999), which earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. He then released Unbreakable (2000), Signs (2002) and The Village (2004). Josh Hartnett is an American actor and producer who made his feature film debut in 1998 in the slasher film Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, followed by roles in films such as the sci-fi horror film The Faculty (1998) and the drama The Virgin Suicides (1999). Hartnett had starring roles in Pearl Harbor, Black Hawk Down (all 2001), and the romantic comedy 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002). In 2023 he portrayed and Ernest O. Lawrence in the biographical thriller Oppenheimer.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Feb 25
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
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Film | The Brothers McMullen (1995): romantic comedy
When you're a good Irish Catholic, you choose one person to be with for the rest of your life. But how can you be sure you've found "the one"? Each of the three brothers McMullen has a different answer to that question in this romantic comedy about the reality of true love and familial bonds. Director: Edward Burns Cast: Jack Mulcahy, Mike McGlone, Edward Burns, Connie Britton, Maxine Bahns, Elizabeth P. McKay, Shari Albert, Jennifer Jostyn
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Feb 25
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
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Film | Salt of the Earth (1954): Mexican Mine Workers on Strike
Mexican workers at a zinc mine call a general strike. It is only through the solidarity of the workers, and importantly the indomitable resolve of their wives, mothers, and daughters, that they eventually triumph. Director: Herbert J. Biberman Stars: Juan Chacon, Rosaura Revueltas, Will Geer 94 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Feb 25
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
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Film | Blue Baby (2024): A Fight for America's Youth
Blue Baby follows eight formerly incarcerated teens over four years as they navigate life in Boys Town, a community offering an alternative to prison. It explores their journey toward personal accountability, the impact of societal and familial failures, and the limitations of reformation. At the heart of the film is Father Flanagan's legacy, the visionary founder of Boys Town, who believed there are no bad boys. His ideals led to one of the most innovative approaches to dealing with troubled youth. The film realistically portrays the clash between vision and reality in the reform process. Directed by Josh and Lisa Sabey, and starring Tommi Aleman, Kim Avery, & Varshay Graham. Q&A with members of the film's creative team and subject matter experts will follow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Feb 25
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Film | Selma (2014) Directed by Ava DuVernay
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 legally desegrated the South, but despite that, discrimination was still rampant. This made it difficult and dangerous for Black people to register to vote. A year later, in 1965, an Alabama city became the battleground in the fight for sufrage, and Dr. Martin Luther King and his followers joined the battle, despite violent opposition. They marched from Selma to Montgomery, and their movement ended with President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Director: Ava DuVernay Cast: David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson, Carmen Ejogo, Giovanni Ribisi, Alessandro Nivola Ava DuVernayis an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer who has received two Primetime Emmy Awards, as well as a nomination for an Academy Award and Golden Globe. For her work on Selma (2014), DuVernay became the first African-American woman to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Director; the film went on to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Feb 26
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Film | The Homecoming: Marginalized Communities in France
This documentary explores how marginalized communities in France are responding to rising nationalism, police violence, and social tensions - themes that resonate far beyond the country’s borders. Director: Nathalie Jimenez Conversation to include Sean Jacobs and Kristen Saloomey, New York-based correspondent for Al Jazeera English and a board member of the Foreign Press Association, which represents US based journalists working for Foreign media outlets.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Feb 26
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
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Film | A Raisin in the Sun (1961) with Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee
The Youngers are an African-American family living together in an apartment in Chicago. Following the death of their patriarch, they try to determine what to do with the substantial insurance payment they'll soon receive. Walter Lee wants to make a business investment, while his mother, Lena, wants to buy a house for them all to live in. Their two differing views of the American Dream come head to head. Director: Daniel Petrie Cast: Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, Claudia McNeil, Diana Sands, Stephen Perry Sidney Poitier was a Bahamian and American actor, film director, and diplomat. In 1964, he was the first black actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He received two competitive Golden Globe Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album. Poitier was one of the last major stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema. Ruby Dee was an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and civil rights activist. She received numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award, as well as a nomination for an Academy Award. She was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 1995, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2000, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2004.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Feb 27
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
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Film | Joker: Folie a Deux (2024) with Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga
Failed comedian Arthur Fleck is struggling with his dual identity and finds true love while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital.As he waits for his trial for the murder of five people, Fleck discovers the music that's always been inside him. Director: Todd Phillips Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Zazie Beetz, Steve Coogan, Harry Lawtey, Leigh Gill Joaquin Phoenix is an American actor known for playing dark and unconventional characters in independent films and period dramas. He has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2020, The New York Times named him one of the greatest actors of the 21st century. Lady Gaga is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her image reinventions and versatility in the entertainment industry.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Feb 27
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
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Film | One Desire (1955) with Rock Hudson
The one desire of ex-gambler Clint Saunders and bartender Tacey Cromwell is to escape their shady former lives and settle down together. With Clint's younger brother and an orphaned girl in tow, the couple moves to a Colorado mining town. Director: Jerry Hopper Cast: Anne Baxter, Rock Hudson, Julie Adams Rock Hudson was one of the most popular movie stars of his time. He had a screen career spanning more than three decades. A prominent heartthrob in the Golden Age of Hollywood, he achieved stardom with his role in Magnificent Obsession (1954), followed by All That Heaven Allows (1955), and Giant (1956), for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Feb 27
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Film | Union: The Best of All Days (2024): Inside a Soccer Club
In 2019, a tongue-in-cheek banner reading “Shit, we’re moving up!” hung in the Alten Försterei stadium, home to the second division soccer club 1. FC Union Berlin. Four German national league-years later, the East German soccer club qualified for the Champions League, achieving something that only few had believed possible. As strong feelings of euphoria at the recent success arose, so too did pressure for the soccer club to continue to perform well, both in athletic and economic terms, as well as a fear that the tension between tradition and change could lead to a burgeoning identity crisis. The fact that the underdog soccer club from the Berlin district of Köpenick is able to maintain its magic, is based in large part on the tireless efforts of the people behind the scenes who keep the place running with great enthusiasm. Also central to these efforts is a loyal following of fans who are willing to actively shape the path of their club . But Union: The Best of All Days is more than a film about soccer. It manages a deep dive into the “engine room” of the 1. FC Union Berlin. The director accompanied the club over two years, culminating in it joining into the Champions League, and provides a unique , very personal, and authentic look at the club’s inner workings. This documentary is a moving and sympathetic portrait about the best of all days in the history of this resolute soccer club. Director: Annekatrin Hendel 119 min. In German with English subtitles Followed by a conversation with the filmmaker
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Feb 27
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
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Film | Thursday (1963): Father-Son Drama from Italy
Dino Versini, a separated father, obtains a judge’s permission to spend one day a week with his son. Every Thursday, Dino picks up Robertino in his flashy sports car, eager to impress him and hide from the boy the failures of his life. However, Dino’s brash manners and high-society friends fail to convince the child. After a disastrous trip to the seaside, during which Dino’s lover leaves him, and a visit to the grandmother’s house, an encounter with an industrialist further ruins the father’s already shaky reputation. At the end of the day, after returning his son to his ex-wife, Dino is left to call his lover to beg for forgiveness. Directed by Dino Risi Starring Walter Chiari, Michèle Mercier, Roberto Ciccolini 106 min. In Italian with English subtitles
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Feb 27
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
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Film | Bessie (2015) with Queen Latifah
Bessie Smith is rising in the music circuit after facing many hardships. She starts her career as a blues singer and becomes popular in the early twentieth century. We see her transform from a struggling young singer into "The Empress of the Blues." Director: Dee Rees Cast: Queen Latifah, Michael Kenneth Williams, Khandi Alexander, Mike Epps, Tory Kittles, Tika Sumpter, Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg, Charles S. Dutton, Mo'Nique Queen Latifah is an American rapper, singer, and actress who has received various accolades, including a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a nomination for an Academy Award. In 2006, she became the first hip hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Feb 28
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
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Film | Terms of Endearment (1983) with Debra Winger, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, and John Lithgow
Widow Aurora Greenway has a strong bond with her daughter, Emma. But against her mother's wishes, Emma marries teacher Flap Horton. Emma eventually leaves Flap because of his cheating, and she returns home to her mother, who is now involved with a former astronaut. When Emma learns she has terminal cancer, she winds up in the hospital with Aurora supporting her, and she tries to make peace with Flap and her children. Director: James L. Brooks Cast: Debra Winger, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, John Lithgow Debra Wingeris an American actress who starred in the films An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Terms of Endearment (1983), and Shadowlands (1993), each of which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Shirley MacLaine is an American actress and author known for her portrayals of quirky, strong-willed, and eccentric women. She has received numerous accolades over her eight-decade career, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, two BAFTA Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Volpi Cups, and two Silver Bears. She has been honored with the Film Society of Lincoln Center Tribute in 1995, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1998, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2012, and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2013. Jack Nicholson is an American retired actor and filmmaker. Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Throughout his five-decade career he received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Film Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. He also received the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award in 1994 and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2001. Danny DeVito is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker who gained prominence for his portrayal of the taxi dispatcher Louie De Palma in the television series Taxi (1978-1983), which won him a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award. He plays Frank Reynolds on the FX and FXX sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2006-present). John Lithgow is an American actor who has received numerous accolades including six Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Tony Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and four Grammy Awards. Lithgow received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2001 and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2005.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Feb 28
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Film | The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974): drama
Amidst the racial turmoil of 1960 Louisiana, 110-year-old ex slave Jane Pittman agrees to an interview with a persistent journalist. She recounts the story of her life, in which she was orphaned early and forced to work on a plantation until a chance meeting with a white Union soldier named Brown. Jane's eventual emancipation marks the beginning of a long and arduous story about the horrors of slavery and the justice of the civil rights movement. Director: John Korty Cast: Cicely Tyson, Barbara Cheney, Richard Dysart, Katherine Helmond, Michael Murphy, Odetta, Thalmus Rasulala
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Mar 1
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Film | Days of Eclipse (1988): Late Soviet-Era Sci-Fi
This late Soviet-era science fiction traces medical school graduate Malyanov sent to work in Turkmenia. There he encounters victims of the government's plan to relocate multiple ethnic groups. One wonders if in this bleak futurity there are premonitions of our contemporary situation. Director: Aleksandr Sokurov Stars: Aleksei Ananishnov, Eskender Umarov, Irina Sokolova 139 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Mar 1
7:30 pm
Free
7:30 pm
Free
Film | Bau: Artist at War (2024): Finding Art and Hope in the Death Camps
The inspiring love story of Joseph Bau, artist, forger, holocaust survivor. Using his artistic skills, humor and hope in the camps, Joseph stays alive and helps hundreds to escape. Miraculously, he finds love in the midst of despair. Director: Sean McNamara Stars: Emile Hirsch, Inbar Lavi, Yan Tual 130 min. The screening will be followed by a conversation with writer/producer Deborah Smerecnik and Joseph Bau’s daughters Clila and Hadasa Bau.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Mar 2
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
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Film | Semiconductor (2018): Horror Film from Russia (in-person and online)
Anya Kadet is a video blogger with many hobbies among which is railroad equipment. While recording her next video she meets the magician Kulebyakin. At first he seems as a harmless eccentric who also likes steam engines, but then he offers to show her something extraordinary. Director: Oleg Mavromatti Stars: Anna Den, Viktor Lebedev, Valentina Lebedeva 93 min. Followed by a conversation with the director
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Mar 3
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Film | Inside Daisy Clover (1965) with Natalie Wood, Christopher Plummer, and Robert Redford
Teenage tomboy Daisy Clover dreams of fame. She gets her wish when big-time movie producer Raymond Swan shows up and remolds her image for the media. Meabwhile, her family life is thrown into turmoil, and Daisy discovers that being a star in 1930s Hollywood isn't what it's cracked up to be. Alone and distrustful, the young actress searches for a happy ending with a fellow rising star, Wade Lewis. Director: Robert Mulligan Cast: Natalie Wood, Christopher Plummer, Robert Redford, Roddy McDowall, Ruth Gordon, Katharine Bard, Peter Helm Natalie Wood was an American actress who began her career in film as a child and successfully transitioned to young adult roles. Wood started acting at age four and was given a co-starring role at age 8 in Miracle on 34th Street (1947). As a teenager, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Rebel Without a Cause (1955). Wood starred in the musical films West Side Story (1961) and Gypsy (1962) and received nominations for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performances in Splendor in the Grass (1961) and Love with the Proper Stranger (1963). Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor whose career spanned seven decades, gaining him recognition for his performances in film, stage, and television. He received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards, making him the only Canadian recipient of the "Triple Crown of Acting." He also received a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award as well as a nomination for a Grammy Award. Robert Redford is an American actor and filmmaker who has received numerous accolades such as an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, as well as the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1994, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 1996, the Academy Honorary Award in 2002, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2005, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, and the Honorary Cesar in 2019. Time magazine named him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2014.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Mar 3
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Film | Here Lived (2023): The Stolpersteine Story
This documentary is the story of hidden children, murdered parents, generational trauma, and one artist's singular vision for healing. When conceptual artist Gunter Demnig first conceived the idea of laying Stolpersteine (literal translation: stumbling stones) for Roma, Sinti, and disabled victims of National Socialism (Nazis) in his native Germany, he never imagined his project would grow to become the world’s largest decentralized memorial. Director: Jane Wells 82 min. The screening will be introduced by Netherlands Ambassador to the United Nations Lise Gregoire-van Haaren and followed by a panel discussion with producer and director Jane Wells, historian Emile Schrijver, and producer Ulrika Citron. The conversation will be moderated by Tracey Petersen, Manager: The Holocaust and the United Nations Outreach Programme.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Mar 3
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
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Film | Fahrenheit 451 (1966): Sci-Fi Drama Set in a Dystopian Future
An adaptation of Ray Bradbury's novel set in a future society where all reading materials are banned, and firemen are tasked with maintaining fires at 451 degrees—the temperature at which paper burns. A fireman starts to question his role after meeting a young girl who loves books. Directed by François Truffaut, widely regarded as one of the founders of the French New Wave. Starring Oscar and Golden Globe winner Julie Christie, Oscar nominee Oskar Werner, and Cyril Cusack Duration: 112 minutes
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Mar 4
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
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Film | What You Wish For (2023): thriller
A struggling chef takes on the identity of an old friend who is a chef for the very wealthy. But soon, he realizes the nefarious motives of his mysterious clients, and he tries desperately to find a way out. Director: Nicholas Tomnay Cast: Nick Stahl, Tamsin Topolski, Randy Vasquez, Penelope Mitchell
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Film | Saturday Night (2024): Comedy-Drama About SNL with Star-Studded Cast
At 11:30 PM on October 11, 1975, a dynamic group of young comedians and writers revolutionized television. Discover what unfolded behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the debut broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Directed by 4-time Oscar nominee Jason Reitman. Starring Gabrielle Labelle, Rachel Sennott, Corey Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O'Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Finn Wolfhard, Nicholas Braun, Cooper Hoffman, Andrew Barth Feldman, Kaia Gerber, Tommy Dewey, Willem Dafoe, Matthew Rhys, and J. K. Simmons. Duration: 1h 49m. Seating is first come, first served.
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Film | Exhibiting Forgiveness (2024): Estranged Father Returns
A Black artist on the path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, a recovering addict desperate to reconcile. Together, they struggle and learn that forgetting might be a greater challenge than forgiving. Director: Titus Kaphar Stars: Andre Holland, John Earl Jelks, Andra Day 117 min. Followed by a conversation with the director
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Film | Norma Rae (1979) with Sally Field
Norma Rae works at the textile mill, just like a lot of her family before her. The pay is low, the hours are long, and the working conditions are lousy. But after hearing a rousing speech by Reuben, a labor activist, Norma is inspired to unionize her workplace and rally her fellow workers. Her decision causes tension in her family, especially with her fiance, Sonny, and creates contempt from her employers. Director: Martin Ritt Cast: Sally Field, Ron Leibman, Beau Bridges, Pat Hingle, Barbara Baxley Sally Field is an American actress known for her extensive work on screen and stage. She has received many accolades throughout her career spanning over five decades, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and three Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for a Tony Award and two British Academy Film Awards.
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Film | As Silence Passes By (2024): Drama from Spain
Antonio returns to his home after a long absence. He then discovers that his family is on the brink of falling apart because of his fraternal twin, who suffers from severe back malformation. Now, he is going to have to face him. Director: Sandra Romero Acevedo Stars: Antonio Araque, Javier Araque, María Araque 98 min. In Spanish with English subtitles Post screening discussion with Rachel Adams (Columbia University), moderated by Aurélie Vialette (Yale University)
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Film | Conclave (2024): Political Thriller with Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow
Cardinal Lawrence is involved in one of the world's most secretive and ancient rituals: the selection of a new pope. Amid powerful religious figures within the Vatican, he soon uncovers a web of hidden secrets that could threaten the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church. Directed by Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front, 2022) Starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow Duration: 2 hours
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Film | Edge of the City (1957) with Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee
Dock laborer Axel Nordmann is being harassed by his tyrannical supervisor, Charles Malik. Axel must endure the torment because Charles knows a secret from his past. Eventually, Axel becomes friends with Tommy Tyler, an African-American co-worker with a managerial job, and Tommy teaches Axel to respect himself. However, Charles is a racial bigot, and he's threatened by Tommy's confidence, turning the situation violent. Director: Martin Ritt Cast: John Cassavetes, Sidney Poitier, Jack Warden, Kathleen Maguire, Ruby Dee Sidney Poitier was a Bahamian and American actor, film director, and diplomat. In 1964, he was the first black actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He received two competitive Golden Globe Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album. Poitier was one of the last major stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema. Ruby Dee was an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and civil rights activist. She received numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award, as well as a nomination for an Academy Award. She was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 1995, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2000, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2004.
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Film | Written on the Wind (1956) with Rock Hudson and Lauren Bacall
Mitch Wayne is a geologist working for the Hadleys, an oil-rich Texas family. Jared, the patriarch, works hard to establish the family business, while his irresponsible son, Kyle, is an alcoholic playboy, and his daughter, Marylee, is the town tramp. Mitch is also secretly in love with Kyle's unsatisfied wife, Lucy, which leaves him exposed when the jealous Marylee accuses him of murder. Director: Douglas Sirk Cast: Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone Rock Hudson was one of the most popular movie stars of his time. He had a screen career spanning more than three decades. A prominent heartthrob in the Golden Age of Hollywood, he achieved stardom with his role in Magnificent Obsession (1954), followed by All That Heaven Allows (1955), and Giant (1956), for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor. Lauren Bacall was an American actress named the 20th-greatest female star of classic Hollywood cinema by the American Film Institute. She received an Academy Honorary Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2009 in recognition of her contribution to the Golden Age of motion pictures.
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Film | From Abdul to Leila (2024): Documentary on Amnesiac's Quest
After suffering amnesia from an accident, Leila, a young French artist of Iraqi origin, reconstructs her history by reconnecting with her family and delving into her roots. She learns Arabic, interprets the poems of her politically exiled Iraqi father, and immerses herself in the history of the Gulf War in Iraq. An inner journey, an identity quest sublimated by her songs, bridging Europe and the Middle East. Director: Leila Albayaty 92 min. In Arabic, English and French with English subtitles
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Film | The Black Italian Renaissance: African Presence in Art (2022): Italian Documentary
Blackness is not always immediately associated with Italian Renaissance history, but African people and people of African descent were integral parts of the Italian Renaissance. Their presence is attested to in Renaissance sculpture, painting, and archival records—hidden in plain sight. The documentary seeks to uncover information about Black life in Renaissance Italy, asking: who were the African and Afro-descendant people depicted in Renaissance art? Where did they come from, and what were their experiences in Italy? Directed by Cristian Di Mattia 90 min. In English and Italian with English subtitles Followed by a panel discussion with: Angelica Pesarini, University of Toronto Jennifer L. Morgan, NYU Deborah Willis, NYU
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Film | Norma Rae (1979) with Sally Field
Norma Rae works at the textile mill, just like a lot of her family before her. The pay is low, the hours are long, and the working conditions are lousy. But after hearing a rousing speech by Reuben, a labor activist, Norma is inspired to unionize her workplace and rally her fellow workers. Her decision causes tension in her family, especially with her fiance, Sonny, and creates contempt from her employers. Director: Martin Ritt Cast: Sally Field, Ron Leibman, Beau Bridges, Pat Hingle, Barbara Baxley Sally Field is an American actress known for her extensive work on screen and stage. She has received many accolades throughout her career spanning over five decades, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and three Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for a Tony Award and two British Academy Film Awards.
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Screening | Silent Clowns Film Showcase: The "Other" Chaplin
Although Sydney Chaplin's solo work has always been over shadowed by that of his younger half-brother, the "other" Chaplin was a talented comic and behind the scenes comedy creator. Oh! What a Nurse! (1926) is a rare example of the late 1920s features that Syd starred in for Warner Brothers, which showcased his own sizeable talents and mastery of English music hall comedy. A selected short subject opens the bill. The Silent Clowns Film Series is New York's longest-running regularly scheduled silent film showcase. The programming reaches the serious film buff by including rarely-screened titles and rare prints, yet it also introduces kids and new audiences to the classics of the silent screen. Screenings feature live piano accompaniment by MoMA's Ben Model, with an introduction and Q&A by film historians Model and Steve Massa. Registration required.
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Film | Mulholland Drive (2001) Directed by David Lynch, Starring Naomi Watts
A dark-haired woman becomes amnesiac after a car crash. She wanders the streets of Los Angeles in a daze before taking refuge in an apartment. Betty, There she is discovered by Betty, a wholesome Midwestern blonde who has come to LA seeking fame as an actress. Together, the two attempt to solve the mystery of Rita's true identity. Director: David Lynch Cast: Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, Ann Miller, Robert Forster David Lynch was an American filmmaker, visual artist, musician, and actor. Considered one of the most important filmmakers of his era, Lynch was often called a "visionary" and was acclaimed for films often distinguished by their surrealist and experimental qualities. In a career spanning more than five decades, he received numerous accolades, including an Honorary Academy Award in 2019. The adjective Lynchian came into use to describe works or situations reminiscent of his art, with the Oxford English Dictionary noting his penchant for "juxtaposing surreal or sinister elements with mundane, everyday environments, and for using compelling visual images to emphasize a dreamlike quality of mystery or menace." Naomi Watts is a British actress who played a tormented journalist in the horror remake The Ring (2002). She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as a grief-stricken mother in 21 Grams (2003). For her role as Maria Bennett in the disaster film The Impossible (2012), Watts received another Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
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Film | Borderlands (2024) with Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Jamie Lee Curtis
An infamous bounty hunter returns to her home planet, Pandora, where she forms an unexpected alliance with a ragtag team of misfits. As they battle alien monsters and dangerous bandits, the group uncovers one of Pandora's most explosive secrets. Director: Eli Roth Cast: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Edgar Ramírez, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, Gina Gershon, Jamie Lee Curtis Cate Blanchett is regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation. She is known for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters, and stage, and has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. Kevin Hart is an American comedian and actor. Originally known as a stand-up comedian, he has since starred in Hollywood films and on TV. He has also released several well-received comedy albums. Jack Black is an American actor, comedian, and musician known for roles in family and comedy films, in addition to his voice work in animated films. His awards include a Children's and Family Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards. Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress and producer known for her performances in the horror and slasher genres, in addition to roles in comedies. Curtis has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, as well as a nomination for a Grammy Award.
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Film | Steel Magnolias (1989) with Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, and Julia Roberts
M'Lynn's daughter is bride-to-be Shelby Eatenton. Their friend Truvy Jones fixes the women's hair for the wedding ceremony, along with aspiring beautician Annelle Dupuy Desoto. Shelby has a diabetic health scare which is averted but means she may not be able to have children. As time passes, the women grow stronger and closer as they experience tragedy and good fortune. Director: Herbert Ross Cast: Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Tom Skerritt, Dylan McDermott, Kevin J. O'Connor, Sam Shepard Sally Field is an American actress known for her extensive work on screen and stage. She has received many accolades throughout her career spanning over five decades, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and three Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for a Tony Award and two British Academy Film Awards. She was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014, the National Medal of Arts in 2014, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2019, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2023. Dolly Parton is an American singer-songwriter, musician, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, known primarily for her decades-long career in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album debut in 1967 with Hello, I'm Dolly, which led to success during the remainder of the 1960s (both as a solo artist and with a series of duet albums with Porter Wagoner), before her sales and chart peak came during the 1970s and continued into the 1980s. Shirley MacLaine is an American actress and author known for her portrayals of quirky, strong-willed, and eccentric women. She has received numerous accolades over her eight-decade career, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, two BAFTA Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Volpi Cups, and two Silver Bears. She has been honored with the Film Society of Lincoln Center Tribute in 1995, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1998, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2012, and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2013. Daryl Hannah is an American actress who has starred in various films over the years, including Blade Runner (1982), Summer Lovers (1982), Splash (1984), Roxanne (1987), Wall Street (1987), and Steel Magnolias (1989). Julia Roberts is an American actress known for her leading roles in films encompassing a variety of genres. She has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. She starred in many commercially successful films throughout the 1990s, including the romantic comedies My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), Notting Hill (1999), and Runaway Bride (1999), before winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the biographical drama Erin Brockovich (2000). She also received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for the HBO television film The Normal Heart (2014).
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Film | Wicked (2024): Musical Fantasy with Ariana Grande
Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman with green skin, and Galinda, a popular student, form an unlikely friendship at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. However, after a fateful encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their bond faces a turning point. Directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, Step Up 2: The Streets) Staring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum Duration: 2h 40m
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Film | Leave Her to Heaven (1945) with Vincent Price
Writer Richard Harland strikes up a relationship with the gorgeous Ellen Berent during a train ride. Ellen quickly becomes obsessed with Richard and abandons her fiance, Russell Quinton, to be with him. The couple rushes into marriage, with both of them caught up in romance. Only after settling into marriage, however, does Richard realize that Ellen is psychotically jealous and highly unstable. Director: John M. Stahl Cast: Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, Jeanne Crain, Vincent Price Vincent Price was an American actor, art historian, art collector, and gourmet cook who appeared on stage, television, and radio, and in more than 100 films. Price has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for motion pictures and one for television. Price established himself in the horror genre with roles in House of Wax (1953), The Fly (1958), House on Haunted Hill (1959), and more. He collaborated with Roger Corman on House of Usher (1960), The Pit and the Pendulum (1961), The Haunted Palace (1963), and The Masque of the Red Death (1964), most of which were Edgar Allan Poe adaptations.
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Screening | A Selection of Live Film Footage of the Ballerina Suzanne Farrell in George Balanchine's Choreography
Former New York Times dance critic Alastair Macaulay presents a selection of live film footage of the ballerina Suzanne Farrell in George Balanchine's choreography, showing both her versatility and her unpredictability. He is joined by Robert Greskovic, dance critic of the Wall Street Journal. Registration required.
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Film | Nine Queens (2000): Argentine Crime Drama
Two con artists try to swindle a stamp collector by selling him a sheet of counterfeit rare stamps (the "nine queens"). Director: Fabián Bielinsky Stars: Ricardo Darín, Gastón Pauls, Graciela Tenenbaum 116 min. Free popcorn will be served and a discussion will follow the screenings.
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Film | The Siren (2023): Animated Drama from France
1980. Southern Iran. The people of Abadan have been fighting an Iraqi siege. Amongst them is the 14-year-old Omid, who chose to stay in the city with his grandfather, waiting for his elder brother to return from the frontline. But how can you resist in a war without taking up arms? Then Omid finds an abandoned ship in Abadan’s harbor. Is this the answer to saving the people he loves? Director: Sepideh Farsi 100 min. In Persian with English subtitles Screening followed by a Q&A with director Sepideh Farsi
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Film | Love Letters (2024): Together at All Costs
The remarkable story of esteemed professor and feminist scholar Catharine R. Stimpson and Australian musicologist Elizabeth (Liz) Wood. Now in their 80s, they recall a time when living openly and loving unapologetically was a radical act. For Catharine, this jeopardized her career and relationships with her family. The stakes were even higher for Liz as the mother of four children at a time when judges routinely denied custody to lesbians. Driven by their fierce desire to be together at all costs, Liz battled in Australian family court to be able to bring the children to New York and forge a life with Catharine. Director: Greta Schiller 39 min.
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Fri, Mar 14
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Film | Steel Magnolias (1989) with Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, and Julia Roberts
M'Lynn's daughter is bride-to-be Shelby Eatenton. Their friend Truvy Jones fixes the women's hair for the wedding ceremony, along with aspiring beautician Annelle Dupuy Desoto. Shelby has a diabetic health scare which is averted but means she may not be able to have children. As time passes, the women grow stronger and closer as they experience tragedy and good fortune. Director: Herbert Ross Cast: Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Tom Skerritt, Dylan McDermott, Kevin J. O'Connor, Sam Shepard Sally Field is an American actress known for her extensive work on screen and stage. She has received many accolades throughout her career spanning over five decades, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and three Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for a Tony Award and two British Academy Film Awards. She was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014, the National Medal of Arts in 2014, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2019, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2023. Dolly Parton is an American singer-songwriter, musician, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, known primarily for her decades-long career in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album debut in 1967 with Hello, I'm Dolly, which led to success during the remainder of the 1960s (both as a solo artist and with a series of duet albums with Porter Wagoner), before her sales and chart peak came during the 1970s and continued into the 1980s. Shirley MacLaine is an American actress and author known for her portrayals of quirky, strong-willed, and eccentric women. She has received numerous accolades over her eight-decade career, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, two BAFTA Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Volpi Cups, and two Silver Bears. She has been honored with the Film Society of Lincoln Center Tribute in 1995, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1998, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2012, and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2013. Daryl Hannah is an American actress who has starred in various films over the years, including Blade Runner (1982), Summer Lovers (1982), Splash (1984), Roxanne (1987), Wall Street (1987), and Steel Magnolias (1989). Julia Roberts is an American actress known for her leading roles in films encompassing a variety of genres. She has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. She starred in many commercially successful films throughout the 1990s, including the romantic comedies My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), Notting Hill (1999), and Runaway Bride (1999), before winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the biographical drama Erin Brockovich (2000). She also received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for the HBO television film The Normal Heart (2014).
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Film | The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, Starring James Stewart and Doris Day
Dr. Ben McKenna is on vacation with his wife and son in Morocco when a chance encounter with a stranger turns their trip, and their lives, on a completely different course. A stranger is killed in front of the family in the marketplace, and reveals an assassination plot to the Americans. The couple's son is abducted in order to ensure the plot is kept secret, and suddenly the mother and father, with no help from the police, must figure out a way to get their child back. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Cast: James Stewart, Doris Day Alfred Hitchcock was an English filmmaker who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films, many of which are still widely watched and studied today. Known as the "Master of Suspense," he became as well known as any of his actors thanks to his many interviews, his cameo roles in most of his films, and his hosting and producing the television anthology Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955-65). His films garnered 46 Academy Award nominations, including six wins, although he never won the award for Best Director despite five nominations. James Stewart was an American actor known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona. Stewart's film career spanned 80 films from 1935 to 1991. With the strong morality, which he portrayed both on and off the screen, he epitomized the "American ideal" in the mid-twentieth century. In 1999, the American Film Institute (AFI) ranked him third on its list of the greatest American male actors. He received numerous honors including the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1980, the Kennedy Center Honor in 1983, as well as the Academy Honorary Award and Presidential Medal of Freedom, both in 1985. Doris Day was one of the biggest Hollywood film stars of the 1950s-1960s. She starred in films of many genres, including musicals, comedies, dramas, and thrillers. Her best-known films are those in which she co-starred with Rock Hudson, chief among them 1959's Pillow Talk, for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
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Film | The Watchers (2024) with Dakota Fanning
A 28-year-old artist gets stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland. Finding shelter, she unknowingly becomes trapped alongside three strangers who are stalked by mysterious creatures every night. Director: Ishana Night Shyamalan Cast: Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouere, Oliver Finnegan Dakota Fanning is an American actress known for her roles in blockbuster films and independent features, both as a child actor and as an adult. Her accolades include nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Tue, Mar 18
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Film | Quilombo (1984): Escaped Slaves in 17th-Century Brazil
Palmares is a 17th-century quilombo, a settlement of escaped slaves in northeast Brazil. In 1650, plantation slaves revolt and head for the mountains where they find others led by the aged seer, Acotirene. She anoints one who becomes Ganga Zumba, a legendary king. For years, his warriors hold off Portuguese raiders; then he agrees to leave the mountains in exchange for reservation land and peace. It’s a mistake. Zumbi, a warrior whose mother was killed by Portuguese and who spent 15 years with the Whites, stays in the mountains to lead Palmares. In 1694, the Portuguese import a ruthless captain from São Paulo to lead an assault on the free Blacks. Can Zumbi keep Palmares free? Director: Carlos Diegues 114 min. Followed by a Q&A session
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Tue, Mar 18
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Film | Veronica Guerin (2003) with Cate Blanchett
Based on a true story, Veronica Guerin is an investigative reporter for an Irish newspaper. As the drug trade is becoming more mainstream, Guerin decides to expose those responsible. She starts at the bottom with addicts then gets in touch with paranoid informant John Traynor. After some prodding, Traynor leads Guerin to John Gilligan, the ruthless head of the operation. He does not take kindly to Guerin's poking around. Director: Joel Schumacher Cast: Cate Blanchett, Gerard McSorley, Ciaran Hinds, Brenda Fricker, Amy Shiels Cate Blanchett is regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation. She is known for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters, and stage, and has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.
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Film | Lilies of the Field (1963) with Sidney Poitier
When Homer Smith, a traveling African-American handyman stops by a farm in rural Arizona, a group of Roman Catholic nuns who have emigrated from Germany welcome him. Realizing that the farm needs a lot of work, Homer takes on a number of repair projects for the women, who are led by the headstrong Mother Maria. Impressed by Homer's kindness and strong work ethic, the nuns come to believe that he has been sent by God to help build them a chapel. Director: Ralph Nelson Cast: Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Stanley Adams Sidney Poitier was a Bahamian and American actor, film director, and diplomat. In 1964, he was the first black actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He received two competitive Golden Globe Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album. Poitier was one of the last major stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema.
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Thu, Mar 20
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Screening | What's Happening? Women in Leadership
This program, which dates back to 1972, features films in the Reserve Film and Video Collection around issues of public concern and notable topics. The monthly series aims to provide information on and stimulate conversation through the screening of new and historic works in RFVC and discussion with special guests. Registration required.
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Thu, Mar 20
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Film | The Window (1949): film noir
When young Tommy sneaks out of his bedroom and onto the fire escape of his tenement building, he sees two neighbors, Joe and Jean Kellerson, murder a sailor. Tommy had been reprimanded by his parents before for telling phony stories, so when he tells his mother what he saw , she doesn't believe him. After his mother leaves to attend to a sick relative, Tommy worries that the Kellersons will try to kill him, too. Director: Ted Tetzlaff Cast: Barbara Hale, Bobby Driscoll, Arthur Kennedy, Paul Stewart, Ruth Roman
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Film | Mamífera (2024): To Be a Mother or Not
Lola's unplanned pregnancy disrupts her life plans. She resists motherhood while Bruno wants to be a father, forcing her to confront her fears and societal expectations as she seeks clarity on her future. Director: Liliana Torres Stars: Maria Rodríguez Soto, Enric Auquer, Ruth Llopis 93 min. In Spanish with English subtitles
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Screening | Secret Sixteen Screening
This event pairs 16mm films from the Cinema Studies Archive with lo-fi gems, oddball curiosities, and pre-internet obscurities. There's a surprise here for everyone.
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Fri, Mar 21
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Film | The Lego Movie (2014): Animated Hit
An ordinary LEGO construction worker, thought to be the prophesied as "special", is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the LEGO universe into eternal stasis. Directors: Phil Lord Stars: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks 100 min. Families are invited for a mystery lego build and film screening complete with popcorn and other surprises.
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Sat, Mar 22
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Film | Veronica Guerin (2003) with Cate Blanchett
Based on a true story, Veronica Guerin is an investigative reporter for an Irish newspaper. As the drug trade is becoming more mainstream, Guerin decides to expose those responsible. She starts at the bottom with addicts then gets in touch with paranoid informant John Traynor. After some prodding, Traynor leads Guerin to John Gilligan, the ruthless head of the operation. He does not take kindly to Guerin's poking around. Director: Joel Schumacher Cast: Cate Blanchett, Gerard McSorley, Ciaran Hinds, Brenda Fricker, Amy Shiels Cate Blanchett is regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation. She is known for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters, and stage, and has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.
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Sat, Mar 22
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Film | Ghosts of the Chelsea Hotel (and Other Rock & Roll Stories) (2023): An Iconic Witness to the 20th Century
A documentary exploring the the iconic New York City hotel's role in the cultural and artistic movements of the 20th century, from the Beat Generation to the Punk Rock scene. Directed by Danny Garcia 70 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Mar 22
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
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Film | Death on the Nile (1978) with Mia Farrow and Angela Lansbury
On a luxurious cruise on the Nile River, a wealthy heiress, Linnet Ridgeway, is murdered. Fortunately, among the passengers are famed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot and his trusted companion, Colonel Race. The two immediately begin their investigation. But just as Poirot identifies a motley collection of would-be murderers, several of the suspects also meet their demise, which only deepens the mystery of the killer's identity. Director: John Guillermin Cast: Peter Ustinov, Mia Farrow, Maggie Smith, Bette Davis, Angela Lansbury Mia Farrow is an American actress who first gained notice for her role as Allison MacKenzie in the television soap opera Peyton Place and gained further recognition for her subsequent short-lived marriage to Frank Sinatra. An early film role as Rosemary in Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby (1968) saw her nominated for a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. She went on to appear in several films throughout the 1970s, such as Follow Me! (1972), The Great Gatsby (1974), and Death on the Nile (1978). Angela Lansbury was a British and American actress and singer. In a career spanning 80 years, she played various roles across film, stage, and television. Among her numerous accolades were six Tony Awards (including a Lifetime Achievement Award), six Golden Globe Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, and the Academy Honorary Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, eighteen Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Mar 24
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
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Film | Never Let Go (2024) with Halle Berry
A family has been haunted by an evil spirit for years. Their safety and their surroundings come into question when one of the children questions if the evil is real. Director: Alexandre Aja Cast: Halle Berry, Percy Daggs IV, Anthony B. Jenkins Halle Berry is an American actress who established herself as one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood during the 2000s. For her performance of a struggling widow in the romantic drama Monster's Ball (2001), Berry became the only African-American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, and the first woman of color. Berry took on high-profile roles such as Storm in four installments of the X-Men film series (2000–2014), the henchwoman of a robber in the thriller Swordfish (2001), Bond girl Jinx in Die Another Day (2002), and the title role in the much-derided Catwoman (2004).
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Mar 25
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
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Film | Women Talking (2022): drama
The women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling their reality with their faith. The women come together to figure out how they might move forward together to build a better world for themselves and their children. Stay and fight, or leave. They will not do nothing. Director: Sarah Polley Cast: Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley and Rooney Mara
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Mar 26
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
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Film | Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliche (2021): Daughter's Documentary on Punk-Musician Mother
Poly Styrene was the first woman of color in the UK to front a successful rock band. She introduced the world to a new sound of rebellion, using her unconventional voice to sing about identity, consumerism, postmodernism, and everything she saw unfolding in late 1970s Britain. As the frontwoman of X-Ray Spex, the Anglo-Somali punk musician was also a key inspiration for the Riot Grrrl and Afropunk movements. The death of punk icon and X-Ray Spex front-woman Poly Styrene sends her daughter on a journey through her mother's archives in this intimate documentary. Directors: Celeste Bell, Paul Sng 96 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Mar 26
7:30 pm
Free
7:30 pm
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Film | Eileen (2023) with Anne Hathaway
In 1964 Massachusetts, a young secretary becomes enchanted by Rebecca, the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works. Their budding friendship soon takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark secret. Director: William Oldroyd Cast: Thomasin McKenzie, Shea Whigham, Marin Ireland, Owen Teague, Anne Hathaway Anne Hathaway is an American actress and the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Hathaway made her breakthrough by playing the lead role in the Disney comedy The Princess Diaries (2001). Hathaway made a transition to adult roles with the 2005 drama Brokeback Mountain. The comedy-drama The Devil Wears Prada (2006), in which she played an assistant to a fashion magazine editor, was her biggest commercial success to that point. She played a recovering addict in the drama Rachel Getting Married (2008), which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Mar 27
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
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Film | The Cider House Rules (1999) with Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Paul Rudd, and Michael Caine
A young man is taught medicine by the doctor at the orphanage where he was brought up. However, when he clashes with his mentor over the issue of abortion, he leaves home and gets a job on a cider farm. There he falls in love with another man's girlfriend but starts to re-evaluate his principles when one of the farm workers becomes pregnant by her own father. Director: Lasse Hallstrom Cast: Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd, Michael Caine, Jane Alexander, Kathy Baker, Kieran Culkin, Heavy D, Kate Nelligan, Erykah Badu Tobey Maguire is an American actor and film producer who played the title character in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007), and later reprised the role in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). His other leading roles include Pleasantville (1998), Ride with the Devil (1999), The Cider House Rules (1999), Wonder Boys (2000), Seabiscuit (2003), and more. Maguire received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for Brothers (2009). Charlize Theron is a South African and American actress and producer who has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. In 2016, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Paul Rudd is an American actor. He has starred in Clueless (1995), Wet Hot American Summer (2001), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Knocked Up (2007), and more. He also played Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with Ant-Man (2015) and most recently in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023). Michael Caine is an English retired actor who has appeared in more than 160 films over a career spanning eight decades and is considered a British film icon. He has received numerous awards including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Caine is one of only five male actors to be nominated for an Academy Award for acting in five different decades.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Mar 28
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
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Film | Women Talking (2022): drama
The women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling their reality with their faith. The women come together to figure out how they might move forward together to build a better world for themselves and their children. Stay and fight, or leave. They will not do nothing. Director: Sarah Polley Cast: Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley and Rooney Mara
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Mar 29
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
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Screening | Secret Sixteen Screening
This event pairs 16mm films from the Cinema Studies Archive with lo-fi gems, oddball curiosities, and pre-internet obscurities. There's a surprise here for everyone.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Apr 18
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
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