Overview
- Documentaries about the wide world brought home to you.
- What’s My Name?Directed by Yuge Zhou8:09 • China, United States • World PremiereWOMEN IN FILMDo you keep your name or change your name when immigrating to another country? In this playful exploration of pronunciation, cross-cultural identity, and the nuances of language, learn the real importance of a name and its declaration of ethnicity.Within MeDirected by Sherlyn Reyes Zamora15:21 • United States • Alabama PremiereWOMEN IN FILM, ALABAMA, LIFE & LIBERTY, STUDENT"Within Me" explores the adversity and resilience of a Mexican immigrant family in Alabama as each member reflects on how far they've come.Freedom of the PressDirected by Pablo Quintero5:00 • United States STUDENTA college professor turns to the printing press to process the weight of political turmoil as he creates prints that invite others to slow down, reflect, and reconnect in an overstimulated digital age.Rolling Film, Rocking History, Al Maysles Captures the BeatlesDirected by Bart Weiss10:56 • United States Al Maysles tells the story of how he shot the Beatles coming to the USA for the first time.The Day Is Not LostDirected by Kay Hannahan14:50 • Bulgaria • Southern US PremiereINTERNATIONALAs the call to prayer echoes throughout a village in Bulgaria's Rhodope mountains, a cold January day becomes a meditation on tradition and transformation high in this quiet observational documentary.The Theory of SpiceDirected by Gilly Barnes7:28 • United States • Southern US PremiereWOMEN IN FILMWhere does flavor come from? Journey across India, Sri Lanka, and Guatemala to examine the provenance, potency, history, and mythology of Ginger, Cinnamon, and Cardamom in this artistic documentary.Zastava BrothersDirected by Pep Stojanovic21:55 • United States • Alabama PremiereWhile the Yugo may have faded in popularity in the US, it has become a rallying passion for those from the former Yugoslavia where the little-car-that-could remains an integral part of memories and culture.
*All Wednesday screenings are captioned if made available by the distributor.
*Films will usually have an average of 8-10 minutes of trailers before each screening.
*Seating is general admission. Arrive early to screenings if you want to ensure everyone in your group sits together.
*No outside food or beverages. We have a full bar and concessions in the cinema, and anything purchased from there can be taken into the theatre.
