Glenwood Arts

BAD FAITH is a feature-length documentary that explores the dangerous rise of Christian Nationalism in the United States. Part archival chronicle, part exposé, the film reveals the secretive political machinery that has relentlessly sought to weaken and destroy American democracy in order to promote its authoritarian vision. All Tickets $15.

Ballot Theft by Gary Jenkins utilizes insights from local historians, headlines from the Kansas City Star, and recovered audio and video to unravel an election fraud story in Kansas City. Viewers discover how President Harry Truman enlisted his old political ally, Jim Pendergast, to secure a 1946 primary defeat for an uncooperative 5th District Congressman. This request inadvertently led to members of the Kansas City Organized Crime family blowing a safe, stealing ballots, murdering a witness, and covering up their crimes. Shooting Back in Time: The Union Station Massacre by Terence O’Malley Explores the infamous Kansas City Union Station Massacre, where lawmen escorting a captured escaped convict back to Leavenworth prison, became the target of a violent ambush by gangsters. The film delves into the intricate web of connections among the Pendergast political machine, organized crime, and the gangsters who found haven in Kansas City. It also highlights the role of J. Edgar Hoover's FBI in seeking justice, an effort that not only transformed Kansas City but also had a lasting impact on law enforcement across the United States. Tickets - $10 / Day Of Show - $12 / Festival Pass - $50

Eric Campos/Chris Gore FILMTHREAT "It’s not every serial killer film that’s presented by James Ellroy. That’s why this one grabs your attention immediately. For those interested in serial killers, this is like getting that one gym coach in high school that was worth it while all the others were rubbish – you sit up and pay close attention. In the opening moments of Benjamin Meade’s latest film, Ellroy greets the viewer and presents the case of one Bob Berdella, a man in Kansas City who was convicted of torturing and killing six young men in the mid-eighties. In a way it’s a stamp of approval. This will be a story to take note of. And it is, even though it really is the story of another sick person who gets off by performing hideous misdeeds upon people he’s attracted to. But what really sets this story apart from the pack is the way it’s presented here. Those of you that know Ben Meade’s work know to expect something out of the ordinary and “Bazaar Bizarre” does not spoil those expectations. This is the most creative, and successful, re-telling of a true crime that I’ve ever seen. If you’re sick of all the lame true crime serial killer flicks clogging your space that are essentially dull TV movies with boobs, blood and bad words, then you’re advised to check out “Bazaar Bizarre.” It provides creativity in a genre of film that has long since run dry of imagination." Tickets - $10 / Day Of Show - $12 / Festival Pass - $50

2nd SHOW ADDED ! ! ! BIG SONIA TURNS 100! Come and celebrate with us at Sonia’s hometown movie theater where we broke sales records for 8 months straight - the Glenwood Arts Theatre! See the award-winning film “Big Sonia” followed by a Director + Cast Q/A Looking forward to seeing you there! (Of course Sonia is planning to attend as long as she feels up for it!) TICKETS: Advance - $15 / Day Of Show - $20.

Black Hand Straw Man: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City by Terence O’Malley One of the most efficient organized crime networks in the United States operated in Kansas City's Little Italy, dominated by the Black Hand and steeped in Sicilian customs. During Prohibition, the rise of illegal alcohol production led rival factions to unite into a cohesive and powerful criminal organization. Known as "The Outfit," the Kansas City mob continued to thrive even after the fall of the Pendergast Political Machine, reaching its peak in the early 1980s. The Outfit's control over the skim from Las Vegas casinos was eventually exposed during the infamous "Strawman" prosecutions. Advance Tickets - $10 / Day Of Show - $12 / Festival Pass - $50

Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon tells the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart bravely facing the future as his professional and private life unravel at the opening night party for his former partner’s hit show Oklahoma! By the time this night is over, Hart will have confronted both a world that no longer values his talent and the seeming impossibility of love. “Oklahoma!”.

Brothers Against Brothers: The Civella Spero War by Gary Jenkins delves into the intense mob conflict that set Kansas City Mob boss Nick Civella and his brother Carl "Cork" Civella against the four "Young Turks": Nick, Mike, Joe, and Carl Spero. The film features firsthand accounts from insiders, detailing the participants' bomb plots and bar raids, providing a gripping look into this violent chapter of mob history. Advance Tickets - $10 / Day Of Show - $12 / Festival Pass - $50

Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before. Caravaggio’s masterpieces are some of art’s most instantly recognisable. No one else uses his signature blend of dramatic light, intense naturalism and bold, striking figures. His incredible paintings have captivated audiences for centuries. But there lies a deeper mystery — one that still beckons us to explore. What do these masterpieces reveal about the man behind the brush? Join us as we explore the intriguing clues that help us to finally understand the life – and death – of this remarkable man. Tickets: Advance - $10 / Day Of Show - $12.

In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we tell.

A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation

Gangland Wire by Gary Jenkins tells the captivating story of how Kansas City artists and young entrepreneurs built a vibrant community known as the River Quay. As this area flourished, the shadow of organized crime crept in, leading to a fierce conflict over parking rights and liquor licenses that erupted into a full-scale mob war. The FBI, with a hidden microphone, stumbled upon an astonishing revelation during their investigation: a Midwest Mafia plot to defraud the Teamsters' pension fund and secretly take control of Las Vegas casinos. Advance Tickets - $10 / Day Of Show - $12 / Festival Pass - $50

Vahid, an unassuming mechanic, has a chance encounter with Eghbal, a man he strongly suspects to be his former sadistic jailhouse captor. Panicked, Vahid gathers several former prisoners, all abused by that same captor, to try and confirm Eghbal's identity. As the bickering group drives around Tehran with the captive, they must confront how far to take matters into their own hands with their presumed tormentor. From master filmmaker Jafar Panahi comes a searing moral thriller that engages with complex ideas about the uncertainty of the truth and the choice between revenge and mercy, as Panahi turns his personal dissonance into a profound and galvanizing work of art.

Kansas City Murder Factory is a documentary film that explores the murder epidemic in urban core of Kansas City, Missouri. According to the Kansas City Missouri Police Department Homicide report, last year Kansas City had 105 Homicide Cases. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Missouri has the second highest rankings in the nation in the rate of black homicide victimization. In Kansas City Murder Factory employs an observational form of filmmaking along with sit down interviews, reenactments and newsreel footage to paint a clear picture of Kansas City’s problem. Mike B. Rollen (director) shot over 170 hours of unbelievable heart wrenching footage. This footage including the funeral service of a 14-year-old gunned down just blocks from his home, an eyewitness account to a 2008 double homicide, and various public anti crime community events including public forums, town hall meetings and prayer vigils. He presents the struggles and challenges of organizations and individuals trying to decrease violent crime in Kansas City. The film also includes compelling commentaries from Kansas City top spoken word artists, which adds artistic emotion to the film and the city’s problems. Tickets - $10 / Day Of Show - $12 / Festival Pass - $50

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost? Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress. ADVANCE TICKETS $12 / DAY OF SHOW $15

Follows the production of Jean-Luc Godards's "Breathless".

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining. ADVANCE TICKETS $12 / DAY OF SHOW $15

The Allies, led by the unyielding chief prosecutor, Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon), have the task of ensuring the Nazi regime answers for the unveiled horrors of the Holocaust while a US Army psychiatrist (Rami Malek) is locked in a dramatic psychological duel with former Reichsmarschall Herman Göring (Russell Crowe).

Painting the Soul of the 20th Century: Pellizza Da Volpedo tells the story of the tormented life of divisionist painter Giuseppe Pellizza (1868-1907), famous for his work ‘The Fourth Estate’, as well as for his ability to study the soul and human society. Exploring the places he lived in as well as his artistic sensitivity, with Bentivoglio as our guide and “narrative consciousness”, it reveals the artist’s emotions and his vision of reality through a sophisticated use of shots from different angles inspired by the colours in his paintings. Pellizza’s tragic end is part of the story and makes the emotional bond between the viewer and the artist’s work all the more profound. Tickets: Advance - $10 / Day Of Show - $12.

From 20th Century Studios, “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album. Recorded on a 4-track recorder in Springsteen’s New Jersey bedroom, the album marked a pivotal time in his life and is considered one of his most enduring works—a raw, haunted acoustic record populated by lost souls searching for a reason to believe.

St. Peter’s and the Papal Basilicas of Rome takes you on a journey through the four Papal Basilicas in Rome and their treasures: St. Peter's (one of the 25 destinations most visited by international tourists from all over the world), St. John in the Lateran, St. Mary Major and St. Paul Outside the Walls. Four majestic buildings – each with a precious papal altar, each a treasure trove of timeless works of art and a destination for millions of travelers and pilgrims over the centuries. Tickets: Advance - $10 / Day Of Show - $12.

The chemistry of four artists made The Doors one of America’s most influential rock bands. With rare footage shot from their formation in 1965 to Jim Morrison’s death in 1971, When You’re Strange, Tom DiCillo’s GRAMMY® Award-Winning film narrated by Johnny Depp, follows the band through their career, providing insight into the revolutionary impact of their music. On the occasion of the band's 60th anniversary, the film will be presented in cinemas in 4K for the first time ever, and feature a newly recorded performance of "Riders on the Storm" featuring John Densmore, Robby Krieger, and special guests performing the song in exotic locations around the world in partnership with Playing For Change. Advance tickets $12 / Day of show $15

Five-time Tony Award winner Titanic The Musical is ‘Breathtaking’ (The Guardian) and ‘Magnificent’ (The Telegraph). A stunning and stirring production recounting the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers, from the wealthy first class to the third class dreaming of a new life in America. Tickets: Advance - $12 / Day Of Show - $15

Tom and Harry: The Boss and the President by Terence O’Malley explores the complex relationship between Harry Truman and Tom Pendergast. This documentary reveals the true story behind the corrupt Pendergast Political Machine and how it played a crucial role in Truman's political rise. It delves into Truman's unwavering loyalty to Boss Tom, shedding light on the political landscape of the era and the intricate ties between power and corruption. Tickets - $10 / Day Of Show - $12 / Festival Pass - $50

Robert Grainer, an average man living in extraordinary times, worked as a day laborer in the American West at the beginning of the 20th century. Battered by the death of his family, he struggles to adjust to this new environment.

Two of Britain’s greatest painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other, both used landscape painting to reflect the changing world around them. Tate Britain is bringing these two greats together for a groundbreaking exhibition, in London from November 2025 to April 2026, and Exhibition on Screen once again has exclusive and privileged access to bring their extraordinary art and remarkable stories to the big screen in February so that you can enjoy both film and exhibition together. Discover unexpected sides to both artists with intimate views of sketchbooks and personal items and insights from leading experts. Tickets: Advance - $10 / Day Of Show - $12.

Have you ever wondered if you could be a hero? Would you hide an entire family? Who would hide you if YOU needed to be hidden? I am the daughter of Holocaust survivor and the questions I ask myself all the time are: "would I be here if my mother hadn't been hidden?" and "who else helped my mother and her siblings survive?" Director Beth Lane is scheduled to attend with Q/A after film. Advance tickets $12 / Day of show $15.

Voice Unbroken is a documentary telling the extraordinary comeback of beloved sportscaster Art Hains, the longtime voice of the Missouri State Bears and the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network. After more than 42 years with the MSU Bears, Art’s life took a dramatic turn when he contracted West Nile Virus, leaving him paralyzed and fighting for survival. Refusing to give up, Art faced every challenge, determined to return to the broadcast booth and the career he loved. This is a moving and inspirational story of perseverance and unbreakable spirit. (There will be a Q & A session with Art and the filmmakers following the screening.) Tickets $10.

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