Glenwood Arts

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

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

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

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.

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

From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, HAMNET tells the powerful love story that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Famous movie star Jay Kelly and his devoted manager, Ron, embark on an unexpectedly profound journey through Europe. Along the way, both men confront the choices they've made, relationships with loved ones, and the legacies they'll leave behind.

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 144 Homicide Cases. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Missouri has the highest ranking 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

Puppetry, magic and storytelling combine in a unique, Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the best-selling novel. After a cargo ship sinks in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger. Time is against them, nature is harsh, who will survive? Filmed live in London’s West End and featuring state-of-the-art visuals, the epic journey of endurance and hope is bought to life in a breath-taking new way for cinemas screens. 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).

A gently humanist story of the American West from Max Walker-Silverman (A Love Song), Rebuilding follows Dusty (Josh O’Connor), a reserved, divorced father whose ranch has burned down in a devastating wildfire. Now living in a trailer community on a government-run campsite, Dusty finds solace with his new neighbors who have also lost everything, quietly reassembles his life, and starts reconnecting with his ex-wife Ruby (Meghann Fahy) and young daughter Callie-Rose (Lily LaTorre). Filmed against the rapturous backdrop of southern Colorado, Rebuilding is a ruminative, moving portrait of resilience and human connection in the wake of loss.

A lonely, down and out American actor living in Tokyo starts working for a Japanese "rental family" company to play various stand-in roles in other people's lives. Along the way, he discovers unexpected joys within his built-in family.

Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star. Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father — and deal with an American star dropped right in the middle of their complex family dynamics.

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

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

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.

Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) returns for his most dangerous case yet in the third and darkest chapter of Rian Johnson’s murder mystery opus. Starring Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church.