Apr 18-28
Comedy
Cult
Closed Captions Available
Part-time sex worker, full-time chaos magnet, AP is convinced the universe has it out for her… and she might be…
Part-time sex worker, full-time chaos magnet, AP is convinced the universe has it out for her… and she might be right. In F*CKTOYS — the wild, unfiltered debut from writer/director/star Annapurna Sriram — AP seeks a cosmic reset after a swampy tarot reading (courtesy of NOLA bounce icon Big Freedia) tells her she needs $1,000 and a lamb sacrifice to lift her curse. Armed with neither, she sets off on a bizarre quest with her ex-turned-bestie Danni (SPOILER ALERTS’s Sadie Scott) through Trashtown, USA — a dystopian, neon-drenched sprawl of assorted oddballs, bondage cops, and strip clubs galore.
Apr 18-28
Documentary
WE ARE FUGAZI FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. is a collection of crowd-sourced, fan-recorded live shows, and rare archival footage that pays…
WE ARE FUGAZI FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. is a collection of crowd-sourced, fan-recorded live shows, and rare archival footage that pays tribute to Fugazi’s prowess as a live act—for old fans to remember and for a new generation to discover what they missed. From the director of HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT, this film celebrates the fans and their cameras, as much as the band itself—a collision/collusion of the ephemeral moment on stage and the moments captured on camera.Community Partners: Feral House, Lion's Tooth
Apr 18-29
Cult
Comedy
When middle-aged coke fiend Luc goes to confront his ex at the club where she works, determined to win back…
When middle-aged coke fiend Luc goes to confront his ex at the club where she works, determined to win back her love, he somehow finds himself wedged firmly in a toilet, effectively trapping him in a bathroom stall—not to mention the heap of coke that he stole from the bar’s resident dealer. When he's found, it sets off an increasingly crazy series of circumstances that veer from the hilarious to the intensely grotesque.
Apr 18-29
Shorts Program
Horror
Cult
Enter a f*#@ed up world of chaos, creeps, and gallonsssss of pus. <3 From twisted intimacy to surreal transformations, wild…
Enter a f*#@ed up world of chaos, creeps, and gallonsssss of pus. <3 From twisted intimacy to surreal transformations, wild late-night humor to gnarly nightmares, these eight films push boundaries, dare discomfort, and guarantee you’ll leave the theater wide awake. It's an after-hours party for festival-goers 18+.This program includes the following short films:Channelvue | Brandon TauszikHomemade Gatorade | Carter Amelia DavisImago | Ariel ZengotitaMAN EATING PUSSY | Emily LawsonRéel | Rodrigue HuartTongue | Lim Da seulTuna Tartare | Lena GreeneWax | Alexandre Forgues
Apr 18-29
Drama
A majestic ginkgo tree in the heart of a medieval German university town stands witness to three human lives. 2020,…
A majestic ginkgo tree in the heart of a medieval German university town stands witness to three human lives. 2020, a neuroscientist from Hong Kong, exploring the mind of babies, begins an unexpected experiment with the old tree. 1972, a young student is profoundly changed by observing and connecting with a geranium. 1908, the university’s first female student discovers, through the lens of photography, sacred patterns of the universe hidden within the humblest of plants.Community Partner: Amity Loft
Apr 19-28
Documentary
Closed Captions Available
When the small town of Marion, KS, is thrust into the international spotlight after a police raid on the Marion…
When the small town of Marion, KS, is thrust into the international spotlight after a police raid on the Marion County Record and the death of its 98-year-old co-owner, a fierce debate ignites about the abuse of power, journalistic ethics, local journalism, and the United States Constitution. This taut documentary reveals the power and pressures of ethics and freedom of speech and the press that pervade our times, even in rural Kansas.Community Partners: The Recombobulation Area, ACLU of Wisconsin
Apr 19-29
Documentary
Closed Captions Available
An intimate, dream-like, and masterfully crafted look at the iconic life, work, and legacy of the pioneering feminist experimental filmmaker…
An intimate, dream-like, and masterfully crafted look at the iconic life, work, and legacy of the pioneering feminist experimental filmmaker responsible for some of the most prominent early works in lesbian cinema. Expanded from her 2022 award-winning short LOVE, BARBARA, Brydie O'Connor traces Hammer's prolific canon alongside never-before-seen documentations of her life, revealing her unconventional attempts to live on forever—especially through extensive archival efforts. Fans and newcomers alike: immerse yourselves fully in Hammer's legacy of Dyketactics.Community Partner: One-Off Exhibitions
Apr 19-29
Documentary
Every year, the Florida government calls upon the general public to compete in an invasive python removal contest in the…
Every year, the Florida government calls upon the general public to compete in an invasive python removal contest in the Everglades in an attempt to save the threatened ecosystem. For ten grueling nights, an eclectic group of amateur hunters confront the dangerous terrain, nocturnal creatures, and their own tiny demons. Meanwhile, one professional hunter leads the charge to undermine the competition, questioning what hides beneath the python mania gripping the ‘glades.
Apr 19-30
Cult
Comedy
March is mourning his wife Nat who has recently passed away due to dust pollution. He discovers her spirit has…
March is mourning his wife Nat who has recently passed away due to dust pollution. He discovers her spirit has returned by possessing a vacuum cleaner. Winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes Critics' Week, this film smartly plays with tones and social comments while revisiting classism and oppression throughout Thailand's history. From ambitious and creative newcomer Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke comes a genre-smashing amalgamation of fantasy, horror, romance, comedy, art house and everything in between.
Apr 19-30
Documentary
Open Captioned Screening
Live ASL Interpretation
Amber Galloway is a star ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter who specializes in live music interpretations. Amber teaches her art…
Amber Galloway is a star ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter who specializes in live music interpretations. Amber teaches her art to share her life’s mission: making music accessible to the Deaf community. As the film unfolds, we learn about Amber’s painful past and the lives of her students, as they come together and forge life-long bonds. THE WAY WE MOVE is a powerful film about music, Deaf culture, connection, and resilience.Community Partners: Skylight Music Theatre, Independence FirstASL interpreters made possible by the following generous donors: Joanne Doehler David Roberts and Gary Kampe Leslie Hayes Mark Blumenberg and Beth Jaworski Mark and Wanda Staples John and Jean DiMottoPeggy Ann Mary and Tom Avery Pam and Bob Klein
Apr 20-28
Mixer
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLICJoin us and our co-hosts at our Festival Lounge at Vier North sponsored by The…
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLICJoin us and our co-hosts at our Festival Lounge at Vier North sponsored by The Yabuki Family Foundation to celebrate the festival and mix and mingle with filmmakers and other guests.Thanks to our co-hosts for supporting the following events:FRIDAY APRIL 17 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMHosted by Kartemquin Films and American DocumentarySATURDAY APRIL 18 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMHosted by EventiveMONDAY, APRIL 20 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMHosted by AwenTUESDAY APRIL 21 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMHosted by Imagine MKE, Action! Wisconsin, and Film WisconsinFRIDAY APRIL 24 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMHosted by Untitled FilmmakerSATURDAY APRIL 25 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PMHosted by Motion MakersMONDAY APRIL 27 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMHosted by North American CinemaTUESDAY APRIL 28 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMHosted by Washington Park Media Center, Place Base Media, and Medical College of Wisconsin
Apr 20-29
Comedy
Cult
MADDIE'S SECRET is the year's smartest comedy-melodrama featuring your favorite alternative millennial comedians, John Early, Kate Berlant, Vanessa Bayer, and…
MADDIE'S SECRET is the year's smartest comedy-melodrama featuring your favorite alternative millennial comedians, John Early, Kate Berlant, Vanessa Bayer, and Conner O'Malley. Early stars as Maddie, a charming food influencer whose online rise collides with a hidden struggle with bulimia. Blending sharp satire of social media culture with genuine emotional depth, this festival gem is a heartfelt combination of the filmmaking energies of John Waters and Todd Haynes.Preceded by ROACH TRIP | Dir. Clare McNulty
Apr 20-30
Drama
Crime
Romance
MFF2020 alum Adam Carter Rehmeier tells the story of Caroline (Samara Weaving) who joins a charming con man (Kyle Gallner)…
MFF2020 alum Adam Carter Rehmeier tells the story of Caroline (Samara Weaving) who joins a charming con man (Kyle Gallner) on the run, leaving a trail of crime and passion as they search for her estranged mother. "With what can at times be a ravishing romance, a clever con comedy, or a taut heist movie from scene to scene, it constantly diverts your attention, you only realize after how it’s run away with your heart." (Stephen Saito, Moveable Feast)
Apr 20-30
Drama
A virtuous teen in a repressive rural Protestant community in 1943 Switzerland questions her village's morality as they turn away…
A virtuous teen in a repressive rural Protestant community in 1943 Switzerland questions her village's morality as they turn away Jewish refugees. After a personal trauma upends her life, she must find the courage to forge her own path against social expectations. Director Marie-Elsa Sgualdo's feature debut explores the consequences of neutrality in the face of oppression, relevent now as much as it was then.
Apr 20-30
Documentary
Journalism has never been as dangerous as it is today, a world where the defense of truth is under attack.…
Journalism has never been as dangerous as it is today, a world where the defense of truth is under attack. The latest documentary from MFF alum Eugene Jacrecki traces the saga of Julian Assange, a contemporary icon of the right to information, whose recent release from prison has reignited the global debate on press freedom. Thanks to privileged access to Wikileaks archives and never-before-seen evidence, this documentary takes the form of a high-tech international thriller.
Apr 21-28
Drama
Reminiscent of Vittorio De Sica's BICYCLE THIEVES, LUCKY LU trades Rome for New York City and the European post-WWII depression…
Reminiscent of Vittorio De Sica's BICYCLE THIEVES, LUCKY LU trades Rome for New York City and the European post-WWII depression for our modern gig economy. Anchored by CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON’s Chang Chen, Korean-Canadian writer-director and festival alum (MFF2024, CLOSING DYNASTY) Lloyd Lee Choi’s riveting feature debut encompasses the hardships faced by thousands of working-class immigrants by focusing on 48 nerve-wracking hours in the life of a single desperate man.
Apr 21-29
Shorts Program
Drama
This program of short fiction films created by exemplary Black filmmakers offers a look into the many emotions that encapsulate…
This program of short fiction films created by exemplary Black filmmakers offers a look into the many emotions that encapsulate the Black experience by utilizing the framework of fictional storytelling. Featuring dreamy landscapes and frantic struggles, this program oozes with depictions of yearning and what it really means to "dream."This program includes the following short films:Bailey’s Blues | Shiloh Tumo WashingtonBirdie | Praise Odigie PaigeFirecracker | Jovan BrooksJazz Infernal | Will NiavaTrife | Christian Yosef
Apr 21-30
Documentary
Artist David Greenberger's projects, from his early 'zine THE DUPLEX PLANET to his recent work in spoken word shows and…
Artist David Greenberger's projects, from his early 'zine THE DUPLEX PLANET to his recent work in spoken word shows and recordings, have charted a career that honors humor, warmth, and sincerity. Long exploring notions of aging through art and community practice (including here in Milwaukee with our very own Paul Cebar), this documentary offers a metareflection on the life of an artist devoted to documenting the elderly who is himself in his senior years.
Apr 21-30
Documentary
An expansion of the celebrated MFF2023 short of the same name, a polar bear is forced to navigate a human…
An expansion of the celebrated MFF2023 short of the same name, a polar bear is forced to navigate a human world of tourists, wildlife officers, and hunters as its ancient migration collides with modern life. When a sacred predator is branded a nuisance, it becomes unclear who truly belongs in this shared landscape. Conflict is sparked between human interests and wild nature in this winner of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival's Grand Jury Prize Documentary.
Apr 22-28
Drama
At a pristine resort on the outskirts of Manila, 17-year-old tee-girl Isabel tries to return a mislaid golf club to…
At a pristine resort on the outskirts of Manila, 17-year-old tee-girl Isabel tries to return a mislaid golf club to the club president, discovering sinister revelations about her workplace, its elite members, and her own past. Winner of the World Cinema Dramatic Jury Award for Creative Vision at Sundance this year, FILIPIÑANA is "An incisive, slow-burning satire of capitalism and powerful men with far too much hubris—basically, a story for our times." (Aisha Harris, NPR)
Apr 22-30
Drama
Johannesburg, 1968. Khuthala hates his father’s laundromat and doesn’t want to take over the family business, but the apartheid government…
Johannesburg, 1968. Khuthala hates his father’s laundromat and doesn’t want to take over the family business, but the apartheid government is cracking down on Black business ownership. Khuthala is torn between pursuing his own dreams of becoming a musician and fighting against the injustice that threatens the business, his only means of subsistence and the glue that holds their family together.
Apr 22-30
Shorts Program
Sci-Fi
Fantasy
Enter this portal into strange worlds, haunting folklore, and uncover a sure fire way to defeat AI in this collection…
Enter this portal into strange worlds, haunting folklore, and uncover a sure fire way to defeat AI in this collection of sci-fi, fantasy, and genre shorts. Brace yourself for adrenaline-pumping stories that will leave you on the edge of your seat.This program includes the following short films:Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting | Alexander ThompsonOvergrown | Nathan GinterSpanked by a Ghost | Katelyn DouglassTaga | Jill Marie SachsTalk Me | Joecar Hanna-ZhangWe Were Here | Pranav Bhasin
Apr 23-28
Drama
In Kent Jones' marvelously witty second feature, a once-upon-a-time New York poet (Willem Dafoe) gets an ego boost when he…
In Kent Jones' marvelously witty second feature, a once-upon-a-time New York poet (Willem Dafoe) gets an ego boost when he is welcomed into the world of an emerging literary salon, but must reckon with the authenticity of his newfound circle of twentysomething admirers. "The classic theatricality of its characters juxtaposed with the modern world gives LATE FAME the feeling of a eulogy for an artistic world that young idealists desperately want to revive." (Jourdain Searles, RogerEbert.com)
Apr 23-29
Local
Comedy
Guests in Attendance
Crystal's life of extremely aggressive rap music, jet-skiing, and nefarious activities in the lush Northwoods is upended by a visit…
Crystal's life of extremely aggressive rap music, jet-skiing, and nefarious activities in the lush Northwoods is upended by a visit from her estranged best friend, Melonie, who is digging into the past. But even as the situation becomes increasingly unstable, she can’t help but stay as the two rekindle their friendship. Featuring a crew of MFF alums, this world premiere showcases writer/star Georgia Lee King as one to watch.
Apr 23-29
Documentary
Closed Captions Available
Multi-MFF alum Tyler Measom returns to the Festival with IF THESE WALLS COULD ROCK—the untold story of the Sunset Marquis—the…
Multi-MFF alum Tyler Measom returns to the Festival with IF THESE WALLS COULD ROCK—the untold story of the Sunset Marquis—the legendary West Hollywood hideaway where rock stars checked in, passed out, and made history. Featuring a Hall of Fame lineup including Ringo Starr, Cyndi Lauper, Morrissey, and Dave Grohl, the film dives deep into the debauchery, music, and magic that made the Marquis the heartbeat of rock 'n roll for over six decades.Community Partner: Milwaukee Preservation Alliance
Apr 24-29
Documentary
In the high-pressure world of international cheesemongering, Adam Moskowitz aims to send the first American to claim the top prize…
In the high-pressure world of international cheesemongering, Adam Moskowitz aims to send the first American to claim the top prize at the Mondial du Fromage competition in France. While the European model for this “sommelier of cheese” profession eclipses its stateside counterpart in societal support, Moskowitz—and his alter-ego, Mr. Moo—believe scrappy American ingenuity can take the wheel. Sara Joe Wolansky’s supremely witty and entertaining directorial debut is an instant artisanal classic.Community Partner: Adam Himebauch’s Milwaukee Gold Rush
Apr 25-28
Documentary
Closed Captions Available
History, spirituality, and the law collide as Michigan tribal repatriation specialists fight to return and rebury Indigenous human remains trapped…
History, spirituality, and the law collide as Michigan tribal repatriation specialists fight to return and rebury Indigenous human remains trapped in museums, offering a revealing look at the still-pervasive worldviews that justified collecting them in the first place. Featuring interviews with repatriation specialists, historians, and museum workers, this innovative documentary outlines the history of Indigenous burial ground desecrations over the last several centuries and pays tribute to the devoted work of the people bringing their Ancestors home.
Apr 25-28
Drama
11-year-old Iris learns her estranged father, Aris, is back in town for his own father’s funeral. Determined to know him,…
11-year-old Iris learns her estranged father, Aris, is back in town for his own father’s funeral. Determined to know him, Iris tracks him down to a dilapidated shipyard, where he’s been keeping to himself. What begins as a stubborn attempt to reconnect slowly unfolds into a fragile bond. Winner of the Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Dramatic Audience Award, director Myrsini Aristidou's feature debut is a touching and poignant family tale.
Apr 25-29
Horror
1859, North Yorkshire. When young Māori woman Mary arrives from New Zealand, she’s trapped as governess to a wealthy whaler’s…
1859, North Yorkshire. When young Māori woman Mary arrives from New Zealand, she’s trapped as governess to a wealthy whaler’s granddaughter. Living among her ancestors’ stolen artifacts, she uncovers Sir Cole’s horrific crimes. Embracing her Matakite powers, Mary becomes Mārama and must save Anne and avenge her family by destroying him. Taratoa Stappard's feature debut brings gothic vibes rivaling Robert Eggers' NOSFERATU infused with a dark history more frightening than any jump-scare.
Apr 25-30
Documentary
A celebration of the overlapping arts of music, dance, food, and dress packed into the cultural tradition of the powwow,…
A celebration of the overlapping arts of music, dance, food, and dress packed into the cultural tradition of the powwow, vérité-style documentary directed by MFF and UWM alum Sky Hopinka, POWWOW PEOPLE is grounded in the rhythms, relationships, and lived experience of a contemporary Native gathering. Rather than entering as outside observers, the filmmakers organized the powwow itself, inviting dancers, singers, vendors, and community members to participate in the making of this film.
Apr 26-28
Documentary
Closed Captions Available
#WHILEBLACK is a powerful documentary that centers on one of the most viral videos of our time: George Floyd’s murder,…
#WHILEBLACK is a powerful documentary that centers on one of the most viral videos of our time: George Floyd’s murder, seen 1.4 billion times in 12 days, sparking protests in over 2,000 cities worldwide. Darnella Frazier and others like Diamond Reynolds, who livestreamed Philando Castile’s killing, reveal how social platforms and corporations profit from viral Black trauma, while survivors endure lasting psychological and physical danger. A necessary meditation on modern witnessing, exposing the human cost of viral footage.
Apr 26-28
Drama
Orphaned at a young age, 18-year-old Marina must travel to Spain’s Atlantic coast to obtain a signature for a scholarship…
Orphaned at a young age, 18-year-old Marina must travel to Spain’s Atlantic coast to obtain a signature for a scholarship application from the paternal grandparents she has never met. She navigates a sea of new family members, uncertain whether she will be embraced or met with resistance. Stirring long-buried emotions, reviving tenderness, and uncovering unspoken wounds tied to the past, Marina pieces together the fragmented and often contradictory memories of the parents she barely remembers.
Apr 26-29
Animation
Family
Young astronaut Celeste knows that her calling is in outer space. But when she gets the invitation to finally make…
Young astronaut Celeste knows that her calling is in outer space. But when she gets the invitation to finally make her dream a reality, she realizes that she must leave her guardian robot grounded on Earth. With zero dialogue but boundless heart, SPACE CADET (beautifully animated and soundtracked by Karen O) takes us on a futuristic adventure through not just space but also the unspoken intricacies of human existence.AGES 6+ sequences of animated peril/danger, potentially frightening (but cute) animated aliens, depictions of memory loss and griefCommunity Partner: Ian's Pizza
Apr 26-29
Drama
Comedy
A young poet drops his girlfriend off at her parents' house and is amazed by its grandeur. He bumps into…
A young poet drops his girlfriend off at her parents' house and is amazed by its grandeur. He bumps into her father, meets her mother and sister, and they all end up spending a long day together; fueled by conversation, food, and libations. In his 33rd feature, multi-MFF alum Hong Sang-soo spins a bitterly comic fable on the trials of living simply and righteously in our world.Community Partner: Fondy Food Center
Apr 26-30
Drama
Closed Captions Available
Twelve-year-old Lil Ant struggles to connect with his father when he begins to see surreal, almost spectral visions of boys…
Twelve-year-old Lil Ant struggles to connect with his father when he begins to see surreal, almost spectral visions of boys drifting around his neighborhood. Their presence reveals a link between father and son, laying bare the threads that bind family, legacy, and place. Featuring stellar performances from Danielle Brooks, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Bodhi Dell as well as from fellow supporting characters, this film illustrates the beauty and turmoil of when myth and reality collide.
Apr 26-30
Drama
In this enthralling story of tradition, ambition, and carving your own destiny, Clara and her adoptive mother Ana are midwives…
In this enthralling story of tradition, ambition, and carving your own destiny, Clara and her adoptive mother Ana are midwives to a remote indigenous community in the Bolivian Andes. Clara dreams of becoming a singer, but remains bound to the confines of her community and duties. Tempted by outside forces, she runs off to the city in pursuit of her aspirations, unwittingly leaving a dark void in her wake.
Apr 27-28
Documentary
Closed Captions Available
AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ celebrates the life and legacy of the Chicano playwright, from his work creating…
AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ celebrates the life and legacy of the Chicano playwright, from his work creating theater shows for migrant food workers to studio films like LA BAMBA and ZOOT SUIT. This Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winner features interviews with legends like Edward James Olmos and Lou Diamond Phillips, who recognize the resounding legacy of Luis Valdez, whose influential work continues to reflect the struggles and triumphs of the Mexican-American community.
Apr 27-28
Documentary
Before Coachella and Woodstock, there was Newport. From 1963 to 1966, the famed Newport Folk Festival brought together the likes…
Before Coachella and Woodstock, there was Newport. From 1963 to 1966, the famed Newport Folk Festival brought together the likes of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, Pete Seeger, and more. Rare and previously unseen archival footage captures this charged moment when freedom songs met work songs, tradition met innovation, and the spirit of protest filled the air. This earnest documentary by Robert Gordon and Joe Lauro is filled with poignant melodies that reveal how music can illuminate struggle, inspire courage, and keep democracy alive.Community Partners: Jewish Museum Milwaukee, Thelma Carol Wine Merchants
Apr 27-30
Documentary
Closed Captions Available
The aftermath of China’s one-child policy is a lopsided gender ratio. In a society with more men than women, a…
The aftermath of China’s one-child policy is a lopsided gender ratio. In a society with more men than women, a male loneliness epidemic looms as men struggle to find wives in a cutthroat dating market. Men hire dating coaches who, through their parroting of patriarchal cliches, may just be making things a lot worse. THE DATING GAME is an entertaining, at times absurd, yet always heartfelt story about love and gender roles in modern China.
Apr 28
Shorts Program
Local
Guests in Attendance
Back for 2026, our showcase of locally-made music videos runs the gamut of musical genres while also showcasing the exquisite…
Back for 2026, our showcase of locally-made music videos runs the gamut of musical genres while also showcasing the exquisite diversity allowed within the music video format, a series of short, sonic bursts of creative excitement. Artists include Fuzzysurf, Jondo Jordan, Creature Weather, Caley Conway, and more.This program includes the following music videos:Autumn Maria Reed - “Little Heart Warrior” Alex BoyesCaley Conway - “Singing Never” | Josh EvertCreature Weather - “Phantom Face” | Nels LindquistFuzzysurf - “Don’t Go Overboard” | Tommy SimmsHealth Club - “Banjo Song” | Ryan Nels PontilloHughes Family Band - “I Don’t Mind” | Ryan Thomas ReeveJondo Jordan - “Delusions” | Jonathan TurnerMie - “Freakshow” | MieMol Sullivan - “Dog” | Mol SullivanNoah David Eckstein - “Cladosporium Coke Dial” | Noah David Ecksteinoak you - “pangea pt. 3 (hibernation)” | Cole QuammeSeances - “Forgiveness” | Eric ArsnowSex Scenes - “Want & Need / Nothing” | Victor Buell, Harrison ColbyThe Taxmen - “Without You” | Peter BorowskiTraore - “Africa Enough is Enough” | English Absolute, Tate Bunker
Apr 28-29
Documentary
From escaping Nazi Germany as a Jewish refugee to becoming the first CIA Station chief in post-war Berlin and a…
From escaping Nazi Germany as a Jewish refugee to becoming the first CIA Station chief in post-war Berlin and a key player in Cold War espionage, THE LAST SPY is a riveting documentary honoring the life of 100-year-old CIA spymaster Peter Sichel. Sichel's story inspires while also providing insights to late 20th century geopolitics and espionage that go beyond what is depicted onscreen in fiction.
Apr 28-29
Drama
Comedy
Closed Audio Description Available
Weaving in and out of rooms, one family of seven bold women find their own way out of the looming…
Weaving in and out of rooms, one family of seven bold women find their own way out of the looming inevitability of home foreclosure. Through the lens of 8-year-old Roberta, we see their relationship in the most dynamic and intimate of ways. Set in 1980s Mexico, this directorial debut explores the complexities of multi-generational relationships in a household with diverse feminine influences.Community Partner: Cultural Cloth
Apr 29
Drama
In this poignant debut feature, eight-year-old Toha works as a child maid for a wealthy Cairo family and forms a…
In this poignant debut feature, eight-year-old Toha works as a child maid for a wealthy Cairo family and forms a special bond with her employer's daughter, Nelly. Having never celebrated her own birthday, Toha becomes determined to ensure Nelly has a perfect party. As Toha's relationship with Nelly's mother, Laila, begins to transcend typical employer-servant boundaries, deep-rooted social hierarchies are threatened, forcing the young girl to confront harsh realities of class division in modern Egypt.
Apr 29
Documentary
Comedy
With the rise of pickleball as the trendiest sport on the block, committed members of Venice Beach’s long-standing paddle tennis…
With the rise of pickleball as the trendiest sport on the block, committed members of Venice Beach’s long-standing paddle tennis community fight to maintain their status. When the pickleballers threaten to push them off the beach, a group of ragtag characters band together to present a tournament to end all tournaments and prove that paddle tennis still holds a spot. This spirited sports doc serves an underdog story you can't miss.Community Partner: Mosaic Financial Partners
Apr 30
Comedy
Drama
Closed Captions Available
Closed Audio Description Available
When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two…
When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. From writer-director John Carney (SING STREET, ONCE), POWER BALLAD is a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.Lionsgate presents, in association with 30WEST + Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland, a Likely Story / Distressed Films production, in association with Treasure Entertainment.Community Partner: Boho Luxe Boutique
May 1-5
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Documentary
André, a brilliant idiot, is dying because he didn’t get a colonoscopy. His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence, and insatiable curiosity,…
André, a brilliant idiot, is dying because he didn’t get a colonoscopy. His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence, and insatiable curiosity, send him on an unexpected journey learning how to die happily and ridiculously without losing his sense of humor.
May 1-7
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Horror
When novelist Ohm Bauman retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents' ashes, he is consumed by tales of…
When novelist Ohm Bauman retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents' ashes, he is consumed by tales of a witch haunting the honeymoon suite. Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance forces him to confront dark corners of his past.
May 1-7
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Drama
Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into…
Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.
May 1-7
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
Rico’s summer is a mix of chasing girls and hustling homemade cocktails out of a cooler on Orchard Beach, the…
Rico’s summer is a mix of chasing girls and hustling homemade cocktails out of a cooler on Orchard Beach, the Bronx. But when Destiny, his teenage girlfriend, crashes at his place with his family, it’s only a matter of time before his carefree days come spiraling down.
May 1-7
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
Discover the story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life…
Discover the story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.
May 1-14
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Comedy
Drama
Miranda Priestly navigates her career amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. She faces off against Emily Charlton, her one-time…
Miranda Priestly navigates her career amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. She faces off against Emily Charlton, her one-time assistant, now a high-powered executive for a luxury group, with advertising dollars that Priestly desperately needs.
May 2-3
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Animation
Family
ENGLISH DUBTwo sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and…
ENGLISH DUBTwo sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and discover the surrounding trees are inhabited by Totoros, magical spirits of the forest. When the youngest runs away from home, the older sister seeks help from the spirits to find her.
May 7-9
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Animation
Horror
DUBBEDIn a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into Denji's world,…
DUBBEDIn a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into Denji's world, and he faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.
May 8
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Horror
Animation
SUBBED In a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into Denji's…
SUBBED In a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into Denji's world, and he faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.
May 8-10
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Drama
In the late 1990s, a family of six settles into their new home on Vancouver Island, as internal dynamics are…
In the late 1990s, a family of six settles into their new home on Vancouver Island, as internal dynamics are slowly revealed through the experiences of the youngest child, Sasha. Their fresh start is interrupted by the increasingly dangerous behavior of Jeremy, the family's oldest child.
May 9
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Cult
Classic
Musical
After getting a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter the eerie mansion…
After getting a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter the eerie mansion of the flamboyant, seductive Dr. Frank-N-Furter and a variety of eccentric characters. Through elaborate dance and rock music, the mad scientist unveils his latest creation: a perfect, muscular man. Screenings are accompanied by a live, shadowcast performance from Milwaukee's Sensual Daydreams.
May 9-10
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Animation
An enterprising producer believes he has hit upon a winning concept: a program of original animated shorts set to classical…
An enterprising producer believes he has hit upon a winning concept: a program of original animated shorts set to classical music. Undeterred by warnings that this has already been done by an American named 'Prisney,' he rallies an orchestra of geriatric women, a bullish conductor, and an animator that he keeps locked in the dungeon. What could go wrong?
May 10
The Oriental Theatre
Documentary
Guests In Attendance
DCP
With shrinking newsrooms, media monopolization, weaponized social media, and a president deliberately eroding public trust in truth and reality, STEAL…
With shrinking newsrooms, media monopolization, weaponized social media, and a president deliberately eroding public trust in truth and reality, STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE! offers an intimate counterpoint, showing how independent media is essential to a functioning democracy. Set against some of the most consequential stories of our time—from the war in Gaza to the global climate catastrophe—the film follows the intrepid independent journalist Amy Goodman over 30 years. As she becomes a leader in the movement for independent media that amplifies voices excluded from the mainstream, she faces off against forces trying to silence her.Opens May 8, 2026. Screening times to be announced. Join us on May 10, as Amy Goodman and Academy Award-Nominated directors Carl Deal and Tia Lessin will be in attendance at the screening for a Q&A following the film.
May 15
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
Cult
Suffering from insomnia, disturbed loner Travis Bickle takes a job as a New York City cabbie, haunting the streets nightly,…
Suffering from insomnia, disturbed loner Travis Bickle takes a job as a New York City cabbie, haunting the streets nightly, growing increasingly detached from reality as he dreams of cleaning up the filthy city.
May 15-17
The Downer Theatre
DCP
Horror
After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what…
After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
May 15-21
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Family
Animation
It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to…
It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.
May 16-17
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Family
Animation
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately…
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.
May 21-23
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Animation
DUBBEDIn the ruins of a strange city, a young girl takes care of a large egg she holds carefully in…
DUBBEDIn the ruins of a strange city, a young girl takes care of a large egg she holds carefully in her arms. She bonds with a boy who is searching for a bird he saw in a dream.
May 22
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Animation
SUBBEDIn the ruins of a strange city, a young girl takes care of a large egg she holds carefully in…
SUBBEDIn the ruins of a strange city, a young girl takes care of a large egg she holds carefully in her arms. She bonds with a boy who is searching for a bird he saw in a dream.
May 22-24
The Oriental Theatre
Comedy
Adventure
DCP
A crew of professional shoplifters takes aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It's like a community service.
May 23-24
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Animation
Family
Happily ever after never seemed so far far away when a trip to meet the in-laws turns into a hilariously…
Happily ever after never seemed so far far away when a trip to meet the in-laws turns into a hilariously twisted adventure for Shrek and Fiona. With the help of his faithful Donkey, Shrek takes on a potion-brewing Fairy Godmother, the pompous Prince Charming, and the ogre-killer, Puss In Boots.
May 28
The Oriental Theatre
35mm
Animation
Sci-Fi
35MM! ENGLISH DUBIn the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by…
35MM! ENGLISH DUBIn the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster' begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster.
May 28-30
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Animation
DUBBEDCyborg detective Batou is assigned to investigate a series of murders committed by gynoids—doll-like cyborgs, which all malfunctioned, killed, then…
DUBBEDCyborg detective Batou is assigned to investigate a series of murders committed by gynoids—doll-like cyborgs, which all malfunctioned, killed, then self-destructed afterwards. The brains of the gynoids initialize in order to protect their manufacturer's software, but in one gynoid, which Batou himself neutralized, one file remains: a voice speaking the phrase "Help me."
May 29
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Animation
SUBBEDCyborg detective Batou is assigned to investigate a series of murders committed by gynoids—doll-like cyborgs, which all malfunctioned, killed, then…
SUBBEDCyborg detective Batou is assigned to investigate a series of murders committed by gynoids—doll-like cyborgs, which all malfunctioned, killed, then self-destructed afterwards. The brains of the gynoids initialize in order to protect their manufacturer's software, but in one gynoid, which Batou himself neutralized, one file remains: a voice speaking the phrase "Help me."
May 29-31
The Oriental Theatre
Horror
Sci-Fi
DCP
A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.
May 30-31
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Animation
Family
When a sprite named Crysta shrinks a human boy, Zak, down to her size, he vows to help the magical…
When a sprite named Crysta shrinks a human boy, Zak, down to her size, he vows to help the magical fairy folk stop a greedy logging company from destroying their home: the pristine rainforest known as FernGully. Zak and his new friends fight to defend FernGully from lumberjacks — and the vengeful spirit they accidentally unleash after chopping down a magic tree.
Jun 21
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
A monumental windstorm and an abused horse's refusal to work or eat signal the beginning of the end for a…
A monumental windstorm and an abused horse's refusal to work or eat signal the beginning of the end for a poor farmer and his daughter.
Jun 22
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
Four men from different parts of the globe, all hiding from their pasts in the same remote South American town,…
Four men from different parts of the globe, all hiding from their pasts in the same remote South American town, agree to risk their lives transporting several cases of dynamite (which is so old that it is dripping unstable nitroglycerin) across dangerous jungle terrain.
Jun 23
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
Crime
Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly…
Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Somerset researches each sin in an effort to get inside the killer's mind, while his novice partner, Mills, scoffs at his efforts to unravel the case.
Jun 24
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Animation
SUBBEDRising pop star Mima quits singing to pursue a career as an actress. After she takes up a role on…
SUBBEDRising pop star Mima quits singing to pursue a career as an actress. After she takes up a role on a popular detective show, her handlers and collaborators begin turning up murdered. Harboring feelings of guilt and haunted by visions of her former self, Mima's reality and fantasy meld into a frenzied paranoia.
Jun 25
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
Accompanied by the short film BOROM SARRET Eager to find a better life abroad, a Senegalese woman becomes a mere governess to…
Accompanied by the short film BOROM SARRET Eager to find a better life abroad, a Senegalese woman becomes a mere governess to a family in southern France, suffering from discrimination and marginalization.
Jun 26
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
American Job is a narrative film about Randy Scott, a youth caught in the dismal confusion of living and working…
American Job is a narrative film about Randy Scott, a youth caught in the dismal confusion of living and working in the world of minimum wage. The film follows Randy through a number of low-paying, menial jobs including fast food dishwasher, custodian, telemarketer, and factory worker. It highlights the sheer boredom of minimum wage work and is a slightly comical and occasionally depressing look at what life is like in the US minimum wage arena.
Jun 27
The Oriental Theatre
DCP
Drama
Foreign Legion officer Galoup recalls his once glorious life, training troops in the Gulf of Djibouti. His existence there was…
Foreign Legion officer Galoup recalls his once glorious life, training troops in the Gulf of Djibouti. His existence there was happy, strict and regimented, until the arrival of a promising young recruit, Sentain, plants the seeds of jealousy in Galoup's mind.
