An engaged interfaith couple are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner when an accidental death gets in the way.
Rfor language throughout.
EAST OF WALL is an authentic portrait of female resilience in the 'New West' inspired and played by the women and girls who live it. Set in the Badlands of South Dakota, Tabatha, a young, rebellious rancher, who rescues and resells horses, must make hard decisions to deal with her fractured family, financial uncertainty, and unresolved grief, all while providing refuge for a group of wayward neighborhood teens.
An investigation of Detroit-born Edward Brezinski, charismatic Lower East Side painter on the fringe of success, who thwarted his career with antics that roiled NYC's art elite. Our film reveals a unique snapshot of the 1980's art explosion while we unearth the truth of Brezinski's mysterious death in the Cote d'Azur. Make Me Famous is an intimate look at the art world's attitude towards success and failure, fame and fortune, notoriety and erasure. Filmed in NYC, Detroit, San Francisco, Ireland, Berlin and France.
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The Sea That Dreamed by Roxanne Ducharme: Adrift in a strange sea, a creature wanders until a forgotten jar reveals a hidden world within. Stag, directed by Kevin Newbury and written by Donna Di Novelli: STAG is a coming-of-age story, starring Sarah Steele, focusing on a moment in the 1960's when a daughter's curiosity about her father's activities yields an unexpected discovery. Two Boroughs by Nick DeSimone: As Derek Jeter readies for his 3,000th hit, Gerard, a Brooklyn MTA worker, drives to Staten Island to see his elderly dad - whom he hasn't seen in 11 years - and watch the historic game together. Overwatered by Cece Tsow: A woman tries to escape the drowning void of herself. Elijah by Razid Season: A Bengali Muslim cab driver faces mounting pressure due to the collapse of the New York City taxi medallion market—from financial hardship and fading dreams to his daughter’s coming out as transgender—forcing him to reexamine the limits of his love and understanding. Parkway Hop by Joshua Bogatin and Ben Pakman: Two ex-lovers, Matt and Aviva, meet for the first time since Matt has become an Orthodox Jew. They take a walk together, searching for an understanding of how they've each changed. Back Home by Haruka Motohashi: The filmmaker’s heart-rending personal journey to reconcile with her estranged mother, who is about to undergo hip surgery in Tokyo. High Rocks by Tyler Wallach: On a routine hike, two lifelong best friends are interrupted by an outgoing hiker, who tags along uninvited. A dynamic competition for attention proceeds and lifelong secrets surface. Clear Skies After Rain (Après La Pluie Le Beau Temps) by Nathalie Schmidt: A comedy and a drama about three losers trying to get into show business.
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One fall day, Ellen Jovin set up a folding table on a Manhattan sidewalk with a homemade sign that said "Grammar Table." It was such a hit that Ellen and her filmmaker husband, Brandt Johnson, took the table on the road, visiting all 50 states as Brandt shot the grammar action. Yes, this is a grammar road trip movie, but the story transcends grammar. It's the story of an epic quest in a divided time to bring us closer together.
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In this edge-of-your-seat thriller inspired by real events, a British police officer and a Jewish woman fall in love amidst the political turmoil of 1930s Tel Aviv. With British control over Palestine precarious and conflict inevitable, everyone is forced to choose a side. From acclaimed director Michael Winterbottom (The Trip, A Mighty Heart).
R for sexual content and language.
Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on… for everyone around her, at least. When a beloved friend visits on the brink of a major milestone, Agnes starts to realize just how stuck she’s been, and begins to work through how to move forward.
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The True Story of Tamara De Lempicka & the Art of Survival is a visually stunning and sweeping feature documentary that traces the life and survival of the renowned painter through her powerful paintings – from her rise to international stardom in 1920s Paris, to her move to the United States in 1940, fleeing the rise of fascism, and her revival in the current art market. Tamara de Lempicka was the preeminent Art Deco painter, known for her high-gloss sensual nudes and portraits of high society during the Jazz Age. She was marginalized and gained notoriety for her romantic liaisons with her models and her indulgent, decadent lifestyle, but she was so much more.