A Life Illuminated follows renowned marine biologist Dr. Edith Widder as she embarks on an extraordinary journey into the magical world of deep sea bioluminescence.

When three American doctors-Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian-enter Gaza to save lives, they find themselves caught between medicine and politics, risking everything to expose the truth.

After decades of being blown to bits by bombs, demolished by dynamite, mangled by magnets, battered by boulders, trampled by trains, tricked by tunnels, sprung by springs, steamrolled by steamrollers, maligned by misfires, bedeviled by bungees, rattled by rockets, backstabbed by bat suits, rocked by rocket skates, upended by unicycles, quaked by quake pills, rubberized by rogue bands, and hurled headlong off every cliff in the Southwest, Wile E. Coyote (Genius) finally fights back. Teaming up with billboard accident lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte), he takes on slick corporate counsel Buddy Crane (John Cena) and ACME, Inc., the profit-obsessed conglomerate behind every one of the Coyote’s chaotic catastrophes.

When Los Angeles filmmaker Adam Bhala Lough fails to land an interview with the elusive Sam Altman, he travels to India to deepfake the tech CEO, only to create a glitchy LLM “Sam Bot” that moves into his home, befriends his son and begins co-directing the movie. As Sam Bot grows more lifelike, Adam is forced to decide whether to delete the AI he accidentally brought to life, and the film becomes a sharp, surprisingly moving exploration of how humans navigate the chaotic new world of artificial intelligence.

Widely considered Britain’s most popular artist, David Hockney is a global sensation with exhibitions in London, New York, Paris and beyond, attracting millions of visitors worldwide. Now entering his 9th decade, Hockney shows absolutely no evidence of slowing down or losing his trademark boldness. Featuring intimate and in-depth interviews with Hockney, this revealing film focuses on two blockbuster exhibitions held in 2012 and 2016 at the Royal Academy of Art in London. Director Phil Grabsky secured privileged access to craft this cinematic celebration of a 21st century master of creativity.

Last year, iconic Pittsburgh musicians Joe Grushecky and Billy Price teamed up for a one-night-only show at Lawrenceville's Thunderbird Café & Music Hall. The hook: They would exclusively be playing Bob Dylan songs. "Forever Young: A Bob Dylan Tribute" is local filmmaker Len Caric's documentary leading up to and capturing that magical evening in Pittsburgh's long and storied musical history.

American children are averaging mere minutes outside every day and hours staring at screens. This has led to increases in obesity, isolation and other unhealthy habits continuing into adulthood. "In Our Nature" attempts to address this growing problem by showing the efforts being made to give kids information and resources to take advantage of the great outdoors.

If poetry had a pop icon, Mary Oliver would be it. Celebrated best-selling poet, Pulitzer Prize-winner, lover of dogs and long walks in the woods, openly queer but intensely private, Oliver was America’s unlikely contemporary mystic, stalking the ponds and forests of Cape Cod for nearly fifty years in order to open herself – and her readers – to the known and unknowable world. From a lonely childhood to literary fame, Oliver’s life was shaped by devotion to nature, paying attention, and the long journey toward learning to love and to be loved. Her poems inspire liberals and conservatives, atheists and believers, naturalists and urbanites, speaking directly to contemporary anxieties about attention, presence, and the human relationship with the natural world – issues that feel especially pressing in an era of climate crisis, digital distraction, and social fragmentation. Featuring interviews with her close friends, including John Waters, never-before-seen personal photos, notebooks, and correspondence from her archive, and recitations of her work by Stephen Colbert, Lucy Dacus, Steve Buscemi, and Oprah Winfrey, Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World considers the poet’s long lifetime of work in context, capturing the uniqueness of her world and the natural beauty that inspired her.

"No Country for Mothers" explores the culture wars surrounding American motherhood and why both the "girl boss" and "trad wife" labels ultimately distract us from the real issue: the lack of support for American families. The doc follows Reshma Saujani, CEO and founder of national nonprofit Moms First, as she guides audiences through the past and present of American motherhood.

Presented in a new 4K-resolution MoMA restoration of the pioneering two-strip Technicolor process and with live musical accompaniment by Thoth Trio, Albert Parker’s adventure film stars Douglas Fairbanks as a young nobleman seeking revenge for his father's death at the hands of Captain Alvarez and his ruthless pirates. Marooned on a deserted island, he forms an alliance with fellow captives to fight back. As the Black Pirate, he infiltrates Alvarez's ship, engaging in daring sword fights and acrobatics. "The Black Pirate" (1926) remains a classic that transports the audience into the world of piracy and heroism. Restored by The Museum of Modern Art and The Film Foundation in Cooperation with the British Film Institute. Funding provided by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Special thanks to Alexander Payne. Featuring an original score performed live by Thoth Trio (Ben Opie: reeds; Paul Thompson: bass; David Throckmorton: drums). For some twenty five years, Thoth Trio has been a force in Pittsburgh’s creative music community. Described as “intense jazz”, Thoth shows are dynamic and bring in elements of both traditional and free jazz. This event kicks off the Pittsburgh Silent Film Society’s 4th Annual Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival, which takes place September 27 to October 4, 2026, at a number of locations. For this and other special events hosted at the Theater, absolutely no ticket refunds are possible.

A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.

Married artists Joel and Maggie share a loving bond, but Maggie feels overshadowed. This brave film explores their extraordinary confrontations as they navigate love, aging, and the creative process.

A teenager with epilepsy risks everything for an unforgettable shot at prom, first love, and one night of real freedom, even as the lights threaten to take it all away. From writer/director/producer Miles Levin, who also has epilepsy, “Under the Lights” is the first movie of its kind to bring epilepsy into sharp focus. Starring Pearce Joza and Tanzyn Crawford; featuring Nick Offerman, Lake Bell, Mark Duplass, Randall Park, and Marin Hinkle. Presented in partnership with the Epilepsy Association of Western and Central Pennsylvania (EAWCP) and Levin, who will be in attendance.