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60 min
Classic and not-so-classic Holiday Cartoons on the big screen at the Sidewalk Cinema. This is an all ages event! *This event is free and first come, first served. Ticket reservations are strongly recommended.*

Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Dec 10

2:00PM

Dec 14

2:00PM

Dec 16

2:15PM
160 min
2023
United States of America
Beyoncé
RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ accentuates the journey of RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri. It is about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft. Received with extraordinary acclaim, Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR created a sanctuary for freedom, and shared joy, for more than 2.7 million fans.

Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Dec 10

6:00PM

Dec 14

6:00PM

Dec 15

6:00PM

Dec 16

6:30PM

Dec 17

7:00PM
102 min
2023
United States of America
Kristoffer Borgli
Hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.

Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Dec 10

2:30PM 4:30PM 7:00PM

Dec 14

2:30PM 4:40PM 7:00PM
111 min
2016
United States of America
David E. Talbert
Walter Meyer is a retired mechanic who lost the love of his life one year earlier. Now that the holiday season is here, he invites daughters Rachel and Cheryl and sons Christian and Evan to his house for a traditional celebration. Poor Walter soon realizes that if his bickering children and the rest of the family can spend five days together under the same roof, it will truly be a Christmas miracle.

Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Dec 10

3:30PM

Dec 15

4:20PM
90 min
Join us to watch the films created by local filmmakers during the Holiday Scramble, a 48 hour film competition! Don't forget, the audience will select the audience choice winner!

Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Dec 13

7:00PM
120 min
Join us for our last Soundtrack Karaoke of the year - the Holiday Movies Edition - all your favorite holiday songs and some unexpected titles from some of our favorite holiday films. This is a free event in our Cinema Bar.

Sidewalk Cinema Lobby

Dec 14

7:00PM
60 min
The Film State of Union address co-hosted by Film Birmingham and the Sidewalk Film Center & Cinema will be a dynamic and informative event where industry professionals and filmmakers gather to discuss the current state of the film community in Birmingham. Join us to discuss recent achievements, challenges, and future plans as well as shedding light on the exciting developments in the local film scene. *This is a free event. Reservations are strongly recommended but not required. Seating is first come, first served*

Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Dec 14

4:00PM
130 min
2017
China, United States of America
Paul Thomas Anderson
Set in 1950s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman named Alma who will become his muse and lover.

Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Dec 15

3:00PM

Dec 16

2:00PM 3:45PM

Dec 17

6:30PM

Dec 21

2:00PM 7:30PM
93 min
2003
Japan
Satoshi Kon
TOKYO GODFATHERS, the acclaimed holiday classic from master director Satoshi Kon (Paprika, Perfect Blue) returns to theaters to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a 4K restoration under the supervision of the original art director and producers. Film Synopsis: On Christmas Eve, three homeless companions stumble upon a baby girl in a garbage heap. They name her Kiyoko, and vow to care for her as they track down her family. Haunted by memories of their own broken pasts and pursued by a cast of shadowy characters from Tokyo's nightlife, Hana, Gin and Miyuki overcome their differences and learn to trust one another as a new, makeshift family. With the New Year fast approaching, the mystery behind baby Kiyoko deepens, and these unlikely heroes discover the surprising -- and sometimes miraculous -- connections that have brought them all together. Subbed and dubbed screenings available.

Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

Dec 15

2:30PM

Dec 16

11:45PM

Dec 17

2:00PM

Dec 21

2:30PM

Dec 22

2:00PM

Dec 23

2:30PM 4:30PM

August 19-25, 2024

Sidewalk Film Festival

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