Sunday, February 23, 7:00 PM

Genre: Documentary Runtime: 1 hr. 41 min. NR

Five courageous, smart and self-determined women break the silence imposed by their archaic-patriarch societies and religious communities in this powerful new documentary by Barbara Miller. With incredible strength and positive energy, they fight for sexual liberation and autonomy for all women as they break beyond religious rules and cultural barriers. But their victory comes at a high price: they all have experienced public defamation, threats, and prosecutions.

#FEMALE PLEASURE shows the universal mechanisms at work that determine the position of women today. Their story spans cultures, religions, and continents, from Japan and India and the Somali Muslim diaspora to the Hasidic community in Brooklyn and the Catholic clergy in Europe, and have come to the same conclusion: the female body is subjected to male lust and is first and foremost meant for procreation, without regard for female sexual pleasure and autonomy. These women decided to speak up. They are the ultimate example of how courage, strength, and zest for life can indeed alter societal structures. “The stories of their radicalization are engaging, and Miller’s deft editing and objective approach result in a surprisingly intimate and life-affirming film.”

–Maria Garcia, L.A. Times.

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Sunday, March 29, 7:00 PM

Genre: Comedy Runtime: 1 hr. 37 min. 

In The Whistlers, not everything is as it seems for Cristi, a police inspector in Bucharest who plays both sides of the law. Embarking with the beautiful Gilda on a high-stakes heist, both will have to navigate the twists and turns of corruption, treachery, and deception. A trip to the Canary Islands to learn a secret whistling language might just be what they need to pull it off.

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Sunday, March 8, 7:00 PM

Genre: Documentary Runtime: 3 hr. 58 min. 

Long Strange Trip is the first full-length documentary to explore the fiercely independent vision, perpetual innovation, and uncompromising commitment to their audience that made the Bay Area band one of the most influential musical groups of their generation. Artfully assembling candid interviews with the band, road crew, family members and notable Deadheads, Bar-Lev reveals the untold history of the Dead and the freewheeling psychedelic subculture that sprouted up around it. The film also provides poignant insight into the psyche of late lead guitarist Jerry Garcia, whose disdain for authority clashed with his de facto leadership of the sprawling collective that kept the show on the road.

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Sunday, December 29, 7:00 PM

Genre: Documentary Runtime: 1 hr. 34 min.

Few realize that sound is 50% of the cinematic experience. Building on the pioneering sight-and-sound discoveries of iconic filmmakers, this documentary features the first generation of recognized Sound Designers who designed great movies with sound before a frame was shot. The film explores the collaborative relationship between Sound Designers and the visionary directors they work with by entering their creative realms via interviews and clips from their movies. EVERYONE is in this film – George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Robert Redford, David Lynch, Barbra Streisand, Peter Weir, Ang Lee, Christopher Nolan, Sofia Coppola, and Ryan Coogler – and the sound men and women with whom they collaborate. Check out the latest discoveries and advances in sound technology and learn how sound transforms not only the cinematic experience but also our lives.“Making Waves pays an all-too-rare tribute to an aspect of filmmaking that’s utterly fascinating but often overlooked.” –Critics Consensus, Rotten Tomatoes.“Pretty Irresistible.” –Mark Feeney, Boston Globe.

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Sunday, December 15, 7:00 PM

THE PORTAL is a documentary created as part of a bold, global vision to shift humanity out of a state of crisis by meditating daily. It brings to life the stories of six very different people who overcame great adversity using stillness and mindfulness. It’s a vibrant tapestry of technology, love, the future, existentialism,
human potential, and inner peace. Exploring a new way forward, this powerful film, written and produced by Tom Cronin and written and directed by Jacqui Fifer, opens hearts and minds to an exciting vision for humanity. Supported by insights from some of the world’s foremost futurists–and an empathetic robot–the film unfolds like a beautiful, audiovisual spectacle.

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Sunday, February 9, 7:00 PM

Genre: Documentary Runtime: 120 min. 

For the 15th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action, and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. Lists of titles in each program, along with synopses and running times, will be available after the nominations are announced on Jan. 13th.

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