FILM
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ERASED - WW2’S HEROES OF COLOR
Friday, July 18 | 8:30 PM
Film Talkback with Film Executive Producer Sean David Johnson. Moderated by Brenda Simmons.
Archival footage and dramatizations uncover the legacies of soldiers of color during World War II, by shedding light on the contributions of over 8 million individuals who fought for the Allied forces, yet whose stories have largely gone untold.
From executive producer Idris Elba, Erased - WW2's Heroes of Color reveals the heroic stories of people of color whitewashed from the greatest conflict in history.
WE ARE GUARDIANS
Sunday, July 27 | 6 PM
A film by Edivan Guajajara, Chelsea Greene, and Rob Grobman
We Are Guardians follows Indigenous forest guardians Marçal Guajajara and activist Puyr Tembé as they fight to protect their territories from deforestation, while also exploring the struggles of an illegal logger and a landowner besieged by invaders and extractive industries. Through intimate storytelling, the film examines the Amazon Rainforest’s pivotal role in global climate stability and the economic drivers of its destruction. Blending politics, history, science, and consciousness, it provides a deep dive into this complex crisis. Directed by Edivan Guajajara, Chelsea Greene, and Rob Grobman; produced by Fisher Stevens and executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.
BREAKING FORM
Sunday, August 3 | 6 PM
BREAKING FORM is an award-winning feature documentary about choreographer Jane Comfort. A maverick of New York City’s downtown dance scene, Comfort is known for her issue-oriented works that integrate text and movement since the late 1970s. Directed by Peabody Award-winner Alexandra Nikolchev, “Breaking Form” delves into a creatively rich yet under-examined chapter in American dance, charting Comfort’s transformation from a polite Southern transplant to a globally celebrated performer renowned for her bold political and irreverent social commentary. The film invites viewers to be inspired by an artist who defies expectations and challenges audiences to engage with the social injustices of the day.
Produced by Comfort and co-produced by award-winning artists Sean Donovan and Leslie Cuyjet, Breaking Form features a talented cast from over 40 years of Jane Comfort and Company, with an original score by Obie Award-winning composer Heather Christian.
Photo Credit: Jane Comfort, 1978. Photo by Renee Graubart.
EMPOWERS AFRICA
Sunday, August 10 | 6 PM
More information forthcoming…
THE LAST TWINS
Sunday, August 14 | 6 PM
Listening to the voices of contemporary artists and engaging with their work is like stepping into the future. A collector of emerging artists must be bold, undeterred by naysayers, and have a vision that inspires others to follow. Christine Mack has built her dynamic collection by actively seeking out, meeting with, collecting, and supporting the young voices of our time. Her mission extends beyond collecting; she is deeply committed to nurturing these talents through mentorship, financial support, and the Mack Art Foundation Artist Residency.
STELLA & CO: A ROMANTIC MUSICAL COMEDY ABOUT AGING
Sunday, August 17 | 6 PM
Filmmaker Robin Baker Leacock’s new documentary Stella & Co. is a celebration of the extraordinary life of her almost 104-year old mother, Stella, and a group of vibrant seniors — ages 75 to 105 — living their best lives. The film delivers a thought-provoking and positive look at what it means to age in modern times, through humor, music and storytelling. The 50-minute film, Baker Leacock’s fifth, is produced and directed by Baker Leacock. It was shown nationally on PBS in early May 2020.
CAN’T LOOK AWAY: THE CASE AGAINST SOCIAL MEDIA
Sunday, August 24 | 6 PM
Can't Look Away is a gripping documentary that exposes the dark side of social media and its devastating impact on young users. Directors Matthew O'Neill and Perri Peltz take viewers inside the high-stakes legal battle to hold tech companies accountable for the harm caused by their negligence and dangerous algorithms. Based on investigative reporting by Bloomberg News' Olivia Carville, the film follows the Social Media Victims Law Center fighting for justice for families whose children suffered tragic consequences linked to social media use. As families seek justice, Can't Look Away underscores the urgent need for industry reform and serves as both a wake-up call about the dangers of social media-- and a call to action to protect future generations.