As an independent, community run theatre in New Hampshire’s North Country, The Colonial is uniquely positioned to spotlight diverse perspectives through independent film, music, and art from around the country, and the world. Three essential documentaries examining race in America (I Am Not Your Negro, Whose Streets?, and Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am) were just made available for purchase through Magnolia Pictures.
A confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robbie Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band.
A look into the culture of New Orleans through the lens of music.
Filmmaker Steve James chronicles the life of film critic Roger Ebert, especially his career highlights, his battle with alcohol, and his sometimes ruthless rivalry with fellow critic Gene Siskel.
Eight people quarantined themselves for two years in a closed-system biosphere with plants, animals, an ocean and its own atmosphere. What could possibly go wrong?
Desperate for answers about the theft of her 2 paintings, a Czech artist seeks out and befriends the career criminal who stole them.
The personal side of immigration as child migrants from Mexico and Central America risk everything to make it to the US riding atop freight trains.
Drawn from the CatVideoFest vaults, this 40-minute burst of feline fun collects the festival’s greatest hits, including unique submissions, sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.
Hoping that self-employment through gig economy can solve their financial woes, a hard-up UK delivery driver and his wife struggling to raise a family end up trapped in the vicious circle of this modern-day form of labour exploitation.
Todd and Rory are intellectual soul mates. He might be gay but she might not care.
A black comedy of middle-aged masculinity gone awry, a recent divorcee who becomes obsessed with a vintage fringed deerskin jacket that begins to exert an uncanny hold on him.
Submerse yourself in the beauty, adventure and stories of One Ocean–America's Ocean Film Tour. Enjoy our hand-curated compilation of the most spectacular conservation, sport, adventure and unique stories of the seven seas as we present gripping, non-stop tales.
A unique opportunity to behold a remarkable collection of great Rembrandt works. A once-in-a-lifetime event hosted by London's National Gallery, in collaboration with Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, is a major exhibition of Rembrandt's late masterpieces.
This informative presentation and Q&A with New England’s forest pathologist for the U.S. Forest Service, Dr. Isabel Munck will dive into some of the science behind Fantastic Fungi, the premier title of our new Wild Thing series!
The Reel Rock Film Tour, one of climbing’s greatest celebrations, returns with a new collection of world premiere films.
Kat Wright brings her sultry voice back to The Colonial on Halloween night!
The beloved Crawleys and their staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance.
PLUS! The Blood Curdling Scream Contest, Costume Parade of Princesses & Ghouls, Free Popcorn, Candy & Prizes!
A documentary chronicling progressive rock radio station WBCN, Boston during 1968–74, through the sights, sounds and stories of the station's role in both covering and promoting the dramatic social, political and cultural changes that took place during that era.
A hard-partying woman receives a startling wake-up call when a doctor visit reveals how unhealthy she is. Motivated to lose weight, she soon takes up running to help her prepare for her goal of competing in the New York City Marathon.
Grammy-nominated vocalist and all-acoustic orchestra from Cuba
Mel Brooks’ 1974 classic spoof of Mary Shelley’s gothic tale
A documentary about the American gospel music scene, focusing on two of the movement's pioneering forces, Thomas A. Dorsey and Willie May Ford Smith.
A thriller based on the life of a whistleblower who leaked a memo that the NSA had eavesdropped on diplomats from countries tasked with passing a UN resolution on the invasion of Iraq.
INSPIRED TO RIDE follows a handful of cyclists as they race unsupported in the inaugural year of The Trans Am Bike Race.
BAG IT follows Jeb Berrier, an average American guy who is admittedly not a "tree hugger," who makes a pledge to stop using plastic bags. His girlfriend, Anne, joins him in the challenge to decrease their use of plastic at home. Followed by a panel discussion with local presenters.
After running away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a pro wrestler, a man who has Down syndrome befriends an outlaw who becomes his coach and ally.
Grammy Award-winning Singer/Songwriter with an ethereal voice
A musical biography of one of the most successful and versatile female singers of the 20th century, and one of the most successful recording artists of all time.
From massive waves to melting ice, filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky travels around the world to capture stunning images of the beauty and raw power of water.
Returning to The Colonial where she performed an early version of Hadestown, Anaïs Mitchell is a Vermont and Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter who comes from the world of narrative folksong, poetry and balladry. “A national treasure; one of our great modern singer-songwriters” —Time Out
Join over 100,000 film lovers in over 350 cities across six continents to view and vote on the Finalists’ Films in the 22nd Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.
An artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of the acclaimed novelist.
A woman utilizes ancient beekeeping traditions to cultivate honey in the mountains of Macedonia. When a neighbouring family tries to do the same, it becomes a source of tension as they disregard her wisdom and advice.
Hailed as "the Michelangelo of yoga" and considered to be one of the most important yoga masters in the world.
We have heard from you! The Colonial presents our first live storytelling event “It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time.”
An all-star high school athlete and accomplished debater, Luce is a poster boy for the new American Dream. When Luce’s teacher makes a shocking discovery in his locker, Luce’s stellar reputation is called into question.
Featuring some of the world’s most inspiring women in the name of adventure. 7 short films showcase real stories about women from a variety of cultures and sports around the world – from running a marathon across 7 continents to cliff diving.
An uplifting documentary chronicling the passion, pressure and potential surrounding the International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs hosted by The Van Cliburn Foundation—a prestigious event which reunites 75 of the world's best amateur pianists with their dreams, if only for a brief time.
A Chinese family discovers their beloved Grandmother has only a short while left to live, decide to keep her in the dark and schedule an impromptu wedding to gather before she passes.
A dirty fightin', gator wrestlin', foot stompin' bluegrass-hip-hop band that combines authentic bluegrass and rap into a new genre.
Made during the great depression of the 1930s and just before the start of World War II, Mr. Smith is considered one of the true classics in the history of American movies.
David Hockney is Britain’s most popular artist and arguably equally popular around the globe. Now entering his 9th decade, he shows absolutely no evidence of slowing down or losing any of his enthusiasm and verve.
A TV star and his stunt double make their way around a changing industry in a1969 Hollywood that they don’t recognize anymore, who also lives next door to Roman Polanski & Sharon Tate whose futures will forever be altered by members of the Manson Family.
Credited as “the king & queen of the banjo,” Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn are a one of a kind pairing. Spanning murder ballads, gospel, chamber, and blues, the grammy-award winning duo lend their distinct banjo styles to a diverse repertoire.
7 short films selected from this year’s Festival, widely considered the premier showcase for short films and the launchpad for many now-prominent independent filmmakers for more than 30 years.
New York Times & Los Angeles Times CRITICS PICK! Israel's #1 Film of the Year!
Tracy Edwards leads the first all-female crew in a grueling yacht race that covers 33,000 miles.
"Trumbo" is beautiful and eloquent as it tells a tale of politics, relationships, loyalty, and human nature”.
A struggling musician wakes up to discover that no one has ever heard of the Beatles.
Monty Python delivers the group's sharpest and smartest satire of both religion and Hollywood's epic films. Set in 33 A.D. Judea where the exasperated Romans try to impose order, it is a time of chaos and change with no shortage of messiahs and followers willing to believe in them.
OAKS Fundraiser & Celebration featuring Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times & The Rink with film historian and pianist, Eric Van Leuven
“Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a lot of nuts!”
A man dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco
Fueled by the belief that classic jazz feeds the heart and soul, The Hot Sardines are on a mission to make old sounds new again and prove that joyful music can bring people together in a disconnected world.
“A thriller with a historical basis, 'The German Doctor' is a somewhat fictionalized glimpse at a ghastly real-life villain.”
“The Perils of Mr. Punch” follows the troubles and travails of puppetry’s favorite loudmouth, Mr. Punch.
Following two dreamers and a dog on an odyssey to bring harmony to both their lives and the land.
Kick off NH Eat Local Month with Littleton Food Co-op & Meadowstone Farm at the premiere evening of The Biggest Little Farm.
A blind man embarks alone in his own boat, into the home of the most iconic whitewater in the world, the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon
Celebrate the 9th Annual Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies – the first to go global – when the previously unreleased complete June 17, 1991 concert from Giants Stadium comes to movie theaters worldwide.
Echo In The Canyon celebrates the explosion of popular music that came out of LA’s Laurel Canyon in the mid-60s as folk went electric and The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield and The Mamas and the Papas gave birth to the California Sound.
For A Summer Evening with Natalie Merchant, she will be joined by her longtime guitarist Erik Della Penna, with whom she has been playing for two decades; they will perform material from the past thirty-five years of Merchant’s career.
International Fly Fishing Film Festival consists of short films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe, showcasing the passion, lifestyle and culture of fly fishing.
The story of a long-lost book that mysteriously reappears and connects an old man searching for his son with a girl seeking a cure for her mother's loneliness.
Never-before-seen footage and performances showcase the life of famed opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
Progressive Western Swing with archtop guitar, upright bass, fiddles and three-part sibling harmony. A unique Americana blend of Western Swing, Jazz-influenced Swing, Country, Texas-Style Fiddling, and Western music.
The Wizard of Oz is a must-see film for young and old. Join us for a unique big screen experience of this timeless classic.
Award-winning independent filmmaker Jay Craven’s sci-fi film noir thriller set in the near future.
Children on the playground love to hear Old Tommie’s stories about being a kid in the olden days.
14th Annual Colonial Theatre Benefit Golf Tournament sponsored by Littleton Chevrolet, The Maplewood Golf Club, Sunday, July 14
Legendary late-night talk show host’s world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer.
A 14-year-old sets out on a two-year voyage in pursuit of her dream to become the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone.
A team of nice Jewish baseball players takes on the world.
A pocket-sized clown circus in which charming vintage clowns play circus animals, sing as a human calliope, and do the classic circus mirror routine with a twist.
The epic musical story of Elton John, his breakthrough years and his transformation from shy piano prodigy to international superstar.
The War and Treaty blend roots, folk, gospel, and soul, boasting a sound that’s both stirring and sensual, driven by joy, determination, and an unceasing upward gaze.
Featuring a cast of prominent musicians and artists, the film captures five days in the life of a guitar shop in the heart of Greenwich Village that remains resilient to the encroaching gentrification.
The heroic tale of an underdog, or in this case “the last pea on the plate”
An unfiltered comedy about two academic superstars and best friends who, on the eve of their high school graduation, suddenly realize that they should have worked less and played more.
A troupe of Congressional staffers-turned-comedians who travel the States satirizing the very people and places that once employed them.
When Hap Anderson, a widowed 83-year-old Minnesota farmer who thinks he’s still quite the ladies' man, sells his family farm, he finds himself adrift and staring a short future in the face.
A shy film student begins finding her voice as an artist while navigating a turbulent courtship with a charismatic but untrustworthy man.
*FREE* The Colonial in partnership with The Loading Dock will present 3 bands for Make Music Day Bethlehem.
Prismatic Magic brings their laser show to The Colonial. Discover how lasers transform space exploration and learn why today’s most advanced space probes carry laser-powered instruments.
A wry, slyly seductive tale of sex, lies, and literature. Set amidst the bohemian intelligentsia of the Parisian publishing world.
Terence Stamp stars as an aging transsexual with two drag performers performing their unique style of cabaret across the backwaters of Australia
Young Rudolf Nureyev becomes a top ballet dancer in Russia, but a life-changing visit to Paris soon makes him seek asylum in France.
A riveting examination of human passion set high in the peaks of British Columbia.
“I envy the Japanese” Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo. In the exhibition on which this film is based – VAN GOGH & JAPAN at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam – one can see why.
In the mid-19th century, Emily Dickinson is writing prolifically, baking gingerbread, and enjoying a passionate, lifelong romantic relationship with another woman, her friend and sister-in-law Susan… yes this is the iconic American poet, popularly thought to have been a recluse.
Traditional-leaning pickers from the Northeast, the Ghost of Paul Revere began to make waves after an appearance at the famed Newport Folk Festival. They have been classified as bluegrass, "holler roots" and "holler folk," but the Portland, Maine-based trio draws inspiration from beyond those Americana-esque realms. The trio lend their voices to their folk-y call-and-responses with a definite rocker vibe.
A woman leads a double life as a passionate environmental activist.
Amazing Grace, featuring Aretha Franklin at the height of her powers, is one of the greatest concert documentaries ever made.
Bringing the joy of cat videos to the masses with a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses.
Bringing the joy of cat videos to the masses with a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses.
A big-name lineup of performers pay tribute to legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Featuring Seal, James Taylor, Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Kris Kristofferson, Graham Nash and more.
A convict in a rural Nevada prison struggles to escape his violent past is required to participate in an "outdoor maintenance" program as part of his state-mandated social rehabilitation is accepted into the selective wild horse training section of the program.
A documentary about the first female filmmaker Alice Guy-Blaché, who made her first film in 1896 at age 23 and went on to write, direct, or produce more than 1,000 films.
**SOLD OUT** 20-time Grammy Award-Winning guitarist and the only person to win a Grammy in 10 different categories.
A couple and their two children fight for survival against four strangers who look just like them.
Reel Rock 13 blazes across the planet with a brand new collection of the year’s best climbing films, delivering jaw-dropping action, soulful journeys and rollicking humor.
A film about what could happen if the wrong person pushed the wrong button—and it played the situation for laughs. U.S. Air Force General Jack Ripper goes completely insane, and sends his bomber wing to destroy the U.S.S.R. He thinks that the communists are conspiring to pollute the "precious bodily fluids" of the American people.
In November 1940, days after the Nazis sealed 450,000 Jews in the Warsaw ghetto, a secret band of journalists, scholars and community leaders decides to fight back.
Apollo 11 is a cinematic space event film 50 years in the making of the mission to land on the moon led by commander Neil Armstrong and pilots Buzz Aldrin & Michael Collins. Featuring never-before-seen large-format film footage of one of humanity's greatest accomplishments.
Alex Honnold completes the first free solo climb of famed El Capitan’s 3,000-foot vertical rock face at Yosemite National Park.
Michael Moore's provocative and comedic look at the times in which we live
Our annual BooFest returns featuring Marko The Magician, the popular Blood Curdling Scream Contest, the Parade of Princesses & Ghouls, Free Popcorn, Candy & Prizes and more!
A young wife comes to believe that her offspring is not of this world.
After nearly forty years of marriage, the Castlemans are complements. He enjoys his very public role as a novelist, she pours her considerable intellect, grace, charm, and diplomacy into the private role of Great Man’s Wife.
The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical
A High Court judge must decide if she should order life-saving treatment for a teen with cancer despite his family's refusal to accept it for religious reasons.
A seasoned songwriter, storyteller, and musician who moves audiences with warmth, humor, a thundering voice and unpretentious musical vision.
Takes viewers on a wild journey from Joan Jett’s first band The Runaways through the rocky road to rock stardom decades on.
A former rocker develops an unexpected bond with a woman whose ex-boyfriend is his biggest fan.
Over 100,000 film-lovers unite in over 350 cities across 6 continents to view and vote on the finalists’ films in the 21st Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.
From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. Produced by the team behind the Academy-Award-winning GET OUT.
An all-woman adventure film festival that meets a need and desire to highlight and connect individuals who identify as women in pursuit of the radical.
The resulting battle between imagination and appropriation rips out of the rehearsal space and through three women’s lives.
Us three. Us brothers. Us kings, inseparable. Three boys tear through their childhood, in the midst of their young parents’ volatile love that makes and unmakes the family many times over.
Blood Road follows the journey of ultra-endurance mountain bike athlete Rebecca Rusch and her Vietnamese riding partner, Huyen Nguyen, as they pedal 1,200 arduous miles along the infamous Ho Chi Minh Trail through the dense jungles of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
Instructions on Parting weaves breathtaking artistic footage with cinema verite to tell an elegiac story about transformation, grief, and the essential nature of the collective human journey.
A portrait a woman who has reached her early 40s without ever venturing far from home, family or her tight-knit immigrant community, discovers she has a talent for jigsaw puzzles and sneaks away to partner with a man for a puzzle tournament. As she experiences independence for the first time, she begins to view her value and the pieces of her own life in a whole new light.
Martin Scorsese’s legendary chronicle of “The Band’s” 1976 farewell concert recognized today as one of, if not the best rock movie ever made.
Cameron Post looks the part of a perfect high school girl. But after she’s caught with another girl in the back seat of a car on prom night, Cameron is quickly shipped off to a conversion therapy center that treats teens “struggling with same-sex attraction.”
One of the most influential of all sci-fi films—and one of the most controversial —Stanley Kubrick’s 2001 is a delicate, poetic meditation on the ingenuity—and folly—of mankind.
Shovels and Rope combines elements of country and punk rock to create its own brand of raw, American roots music.
Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school.
Presenting 16 exceptional and inspiring animated shorts from around the world.
“Be it Yiddish from Minsk in the 1940s or NYC in 2006, or a Spanish-language volume from Chile translated via computer, the importance of words runs through the story with a brand of cinematic heft no text message is likely to equal.” —Screen Daily
After nearly dying in a car accident, John Callahan gets a new lease on life when he enters rehab and develops a knack for drawing.
Director Jonathan Demme captures the frantic energy and artsy groove of Talking Heads in this concert movie shot in 1983.
This event is to raise funds for OAKS (Organized Acts of Kindness ) is a group of committed local individuals working to create a Village to Village model in our community to support Senior Citizens.
A father and daughter have lived off the grid for years in the forest when their idyllic life is shattered
Hailed as one of the most influential climbers of all time, Fred Beckey is the original “dirtbag” – one who abandons societal norms and material comforts in pursuit of a nomadic mountaineering lifestyle.
”Marshall offers thrills, mystery, and gripping storytelling.“ —Danielle Solzman, Cultured Vultures
Three strangers are reunited after being born identical triplets, separated at birth, and adopted by three different families.
A 1968 animated musical fantasy comedy inspired by the music of the Beatles
A Grammy Award-winning South African a cappella chorus singing of peace, of love and for people to live in harmony.
An intimate look at America’s favorite neighbor: Mister Fred Rogers
“Ranky Tanky” translates loosely as “Work It,” or “Get Funky!” In this spirit this Charleston, SC based quintet performs timeless music of Gullah culture born in the southeastern Sea Island region of the United States.
“...a marvelously evocative study of Jewish immigrant life in turn-of-the-century New York” —Radio Times
Influential gardener Frank Cabot recounts his personal quest for perfection at his twenty-acre English style garden in Quebec
Dustbowl Revival has been making a name for itself with a vibrant mix of vintage Americana sounds.
Tom Joad returns to his home after a jail sentence to find his family kicked out of their farm due to foreclosure. He catches up with them on his Uncle’s farm, and joins them the next day as they head for California and a new life... hopefully.
A 360-degree view of end-of-life care featuring the perspectives of three terminally ill patients in their fifties and the professionals who typically care for them—doctors, nurses, social workers, and clergy…
The 13th Annual Colonial Theatre Benefit Golf Tournament This benefit tournament raises funds to support programming and improvements to The Colonial—so please join us for an enjoyable day of golf and support The Colonial Theatre too! SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2018 at 1:00 pm BETHLEHEM COUNTRY CLUB, Bethlehem, NH
Adapted by Ian McEwan from his bestselling novel, the drama centers on a young couple of drastically different backgrounds in the summer of 1962.
Middle Aged Men In Lycra! At last, the love that can finally be shared — that of man for bike. We’ve shaved our legs and we’re here to stay!
“One of the most delicate, approachable and rewarding Holocaust movies of recent years.” —Wally Hammond, TIME OUT
Directed by Michael Mayer; Cast: Saoire Ronan, Annette Bening, Corey Stoll, and Elizabeth Moss; 98 mins, PG-13 One summer at a lakeside Russian estate, friends and family gather for a weekend in the countryside.
From Alaska to Norway armed with drones, Go-Pros and helicopters, director Jennifer Peedom has fashioned an astonishing symphony of mountaineers, ice climbers, free soloists, heliskiers, snowboarders, wingsuiters and parachuting mountain bikers.
Whether seen on HBO’s Treme or at their legendary Tuesday night gig at The Maple Leaf, Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution.
4-6 PM | For tickets & information contact info@bethlehemreimagined.org This event is to raise funds for the purchase of a ballot scanning/counting machine for Bethlehem elections—a speedy and reliable scanning machine used throughout NH and approved by the Secretary of State.
Written & Directed by Paul Schrader; Cast: Ethan Hawke, Amanda Seyfried; 108 mins, Rated R Reverend Ernst Toller is a solitary, middle-aged parish pastor at a small Dutch Reform church in upstate New York on the cusp of celebrating its 250th anniversary.
Fueled by groove, guitar, and the powerful punch of his voice, Gilfillian and his four-piece band shine a light on this young songwriter who has absorbed everything from the R&B swagger of Al Green and Ray Charles to the rock & roll heroics of Jimi Hendrix.
“It’s an ode to self-discovery and acceptance that’s as funny as it is sweet.” —Variety
Written & Directed by Chloe Zhao; 104 min, Rated R Based on his a true story, THE RIDER stars breakout Brady Jandreau as a once rising star of the rodeo circuit warned that his competition days are over after a tragic riding accident.
Between those Texas Twin Fiddles and Boogie Piano, you can bet you’ll be dancin’ down the aisles and swingin’ all night long when the Wheel rolls into town!
A mix of old school country, early rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and country rock. Inspiration is taken from Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Johnny Horton classics.
I’ll Push You: A Real-Life Inspiration tells the story of two lifelong friends, Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray, embarking on an epic, 500-mile-long journey to hike Spain’s famed El Camino de Santiago.
Session Americana is a rock band in a tea cup, or possibly a folk band in a whiskey bottle. This band/collective of talented musicians craft an musical experience unlike any other.
The internationally acclaimed Cashore Marionettes redefine the art of puppetry. The moving and humorous performances have astounded audiences worldwide.
