Join us for our 4th annual We're celebrating 110 years with an old Hollywood–themed evening including raffles, a silent auction, light bites & a private 75th anniversary screening of Sunset Boulevard.
Never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from Jeff Buckley's inner circle paint a captivating portrait of the gifted musician who died tragically in 1997, having only released one album. (2025) Director: Amy J. Berg | Starring: Jeff Buckley, Mary Guibert, Ben Harper
Doors 10:30AM | Free to All! A boy genius gives up hope of retrieving his stolen invention until a young time-traveler whisks him into the future, spending time with his eccentric family and uncovering an amazing secret. (2007) Director: Stephen Anderson | Starring: Stephen Anderson, Daniel Hanson, Jordan Fry, Wesley Singerman, Tom Selleck, Don Hall
Event Sponsored by Cheryl & Chris Jensen, co-sponsored by Claire & Zak Mei.
Join Meica Danielle Magnani, an Assistant Teaching Professor at Northeastern University, to discuss her experience running an environmental ethics course on old growth forest conservation then stay for a screening of War for the Woods. Thirty years after the historic Clayoquot Sound protests, War for the Woods follows journalist Stephanie Wood as she explores the renewed fight to protect B.C.’s old growth forests through Indigenous-led conservation.
From its origins as a London fringe theater play, this documentary tracks the meteoric rise, fall and resurrection of The Rocky Horror Picture Show to become the biggest cult film of all time. (2025) Director: Linus O’brien | Starring: Lou Adler, Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick, Patricia Quinn, Richard O’Brien, Susan Sarandon
Often referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara,” Vieux Farka Touré is the son of legendary Malian guitarist Ali Farka Touré, who died in 2006. His live performances are highly energized, and Vieux is known for dazzling crowds with his speed and dexterity on the guitar, as well as his palpable charisma. Event Sponsored by Elise Drake and Two Colonial Fans
Manhattan Short is not a touring Festival; rather, it is an instantaneous celebration that occurs simultaneously across the globe, bringing great films to great venues and allowing audiences to select their favorites.
Something has surfaced in Tokyo Bay. As the Prime Minister of Japan pleads with the public to remain calm, a horrific creature of tremendous size makes landfall in the city, leaving death and destruction in its wake. | Remastered in 4K with restored text cards and subtitles. | (2025) Directors: Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, Cast: Hiroki Hasegawa, Satomi Ishihara, Yutaka Takenouchi, Mikako Ichikawa, Ren Osugi
Internationally famous oceanographer Steve Zissou and his crew, Team Zissou, set sail on an expedition to hunt down the mysterious, elusive, and possibly nonexistent Jaguar Shark that killed Zissou’s partner during the documentary filming of their latest adventure.
GRAMMY® award winner Ruthie Foster stands as a testament to the power of authenticity and resilience in music. Her soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and unwavering commitment to her craft inspire audiences and fellow musicians alike as she continues to carve out a path that is uniquely her own. Event sponsored by Bike the North Country
An afterlife therapist and his daughter meet a friendly young ghost when they move into a crumbling mansion in order to rid the premises of wicked spirits.
After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) falls under the control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger), who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster (Boris Karloff) remains on the run from those who wish to destroy him without understanding that his intentions are generally good despite his lack of socialization and self-control.
When a titan music mogul (Denzel Washington), widely known as having the “best ears in the business”, is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma. Brothers Denzel Washington and Spike Lee reunite for the 5th in their long working relationship for a reinterpretation of the great filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s crime thriller High and Low, now played out on the mean streets of modern day New York City. | (2025) Director: Spike Lee, Cast: Denzel Washington, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, Dean Winters, Princess Nokia, Ice Spice
After the tragic death of his father, 18-year-old Totone must look after his younger sister and their failing family farm. He assumes even more responsibility when he enters a cash competition for the best Comté cheese made in the western part of the French Alps.
WORLD PREMIER: One World, One Jam: 25 Years of Keeping the Dead Alive is the story of Jerry Jam, a grassroots festival founded by Dan Webb to honor the spirit of the Grateful Dead and the enduring legacy of their legendary frontman.
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Theo and Ivy: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. However, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentments soon emerge when Theo's career nosedives and Ivy's own ambitions take off in this laugh-out-loud comedy. | (2025) Director: Jay Roach, Cast: Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg, Sunita Mani, Allison Janney, Ncuti Gatwa
Known for their electrifying blend of country grit and rock 'n' roll soul, this rising trio delivers a sound that’s both refreshingly modern and deeply rooted in storytelling tradition. Event Sponsored by North Country Climbing Center
A bribe broker facilitates deals between corrupt companies and their threats. He breaks his own rules when a client needs protection, complicating his usual operations. | (2025) Director: David Mackenzie, Cast: Riz Ahmed, Lily James, Willa Fitzgerald, Sam Worthington, Victor Garber, Jared Abrahamson, Matthew Maher, Eisa Davis