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Schedule of Events:

November 13, 2024

7:00 pm: Clemente
Documentary - English - Spanish - Castilian - with English subtitles

A passionate ode to one of the most influential names in baseball, Clemente explores the life and career of beloved Pittsburgh Pirates legend, Roberto Clemente. From his expert skills on the field to his impact paving the way for generations of Latino ball players to his noble humanitarian efforts, this documentary demonstrates Clemente's legacy in a moving, inspiring way. Emotional interviews with those who knew him best, including his family, Steve Blass and others from the '71 Pirates team, and notable figures such as Michael Keaton, Bob Costas, Yadier Molina, and Rita Moreno, further enrich this glimpse into Clemente's life. Executive produced by LeBron James and Oscar nominee Richard Linklater, Clemente is a worthy tribute to a Pittsburgh icon.

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7:30 pm: A Real Pain
Comedy - Drama - English

Academy Award nominee Jesse Eisenberg writes, directs, and stars in this touching, witty drama alongside Emmy Award winner Kieran Culkin. After the death of their beloved grandmother, polar-opposite cousins Benji (Culkin) and David (Eisenberg) reunite to tour Poland in her honor. As their personalities clash and old tensions rise, the cousins find a middle ground through exploring their family's history. Clever and sincere, A Real Pain explores the joy and struggle of familial relationships and the bonds formed through intergenerational trauma and loss.

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November 14, 2024

6:00 pm: True Believer

Filmmaker Kristen Irving grew up in the evangelical community and was raised with the beliefs that a woman's responsibility is to submit to a man; that abortion is the worst type of sin; and that hell is a very real place for anyone who disobeys the church's teachings. True Believer is an informative and timely documentary that explores the hidden truths about the origins of American Evangelicalism while also untangling Irving's complicated past. Through an investigatory lens, she unpacks the history of how the religious right has spent decades trying to overhaul democracy in their own image, from the beginnings of the pro-life movement to the continued belief in white supremacy.

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8:00 pm: The Great One
Drama - English

Growing up in the 70s was a magical time for Molly O'Brien and her friends. They loved playing baseball and following the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now an award-winning and somewhat jaded sportswriter, she returns to her hometown for the funeral of one of her childhood friends. As she visits her old stomping grounds, she longs for the innocence and meaningful friendships of her youth. Shot in Pittsburgh, The Great One reminds us of the power of forgiveness and to hold close the people and ideals from where you came.

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November 15, 2024

5:00 pm: Flow
Animated - No dialogue

When a cat awakes to find the world devastated by monstrous floods, he seeks refuge on a drifting sailboat, along with a collection of other displaced animals searching for dry land. Thrown into a world in flux, the unlikely team must learn to confront their fears and trust one another in order to survive. From the boundless imagination of its director, the award-winning Gints Zilbalodis, comes this uniquely animated film, a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. Steeped in the soaring possibilities of visual storytelling, Flow, Latvia's submission to the Oscars for Best International Feature Film, is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart.

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6:00 pm: Green and Gold
Drama - English

Wisconsin, 1993. With American farms folding at an alarming rate, a fourth-generation dairy farmer (Craig T. Nelson) fights to preserve his family's way of life alongside his granddaughter, despite her yearning to become a musician. Facing foreclosure, they wager everything on their beloved Green Bay Packers in a Hail Mary effort to save their little piece of the earth. Inspired by true events, this heartfelt film harkens back to a simpler time when decency was a way of life.

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7:00 pm: On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
Comedy - Drama - English - Bemba - with English subtitles

A middle-aged man's death causes a reckoning with the past for his extended family. The film centers on Shula, the man's adult niece, whose impassive response to his death hints at the many emotional fissures that will reveal difficult truths long repressed. Caught between tradition and modernity, Shula quietly and effectively seeks justice. With impressive cinematography and an inventive sound design, director Rungano Nyoni cements her status as a distinctive new voice in international cinema. An A24 release, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl has a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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8:30 pm: Basic Psych
Drama - Thriller - English

Basic Psych is a taut psychological thriller pitting a psychiatrist trying to protect his family against a paranoid murderer. Shot locally, the film is deftly helmed by Melissa Martin (The Bread, My Sweet) and stars two of Pittsburgh's favorite actors, David Conrad (Ghost Whisperer) and two-time Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris (The Gilded Age). The actors are at the top of their game in this sophisticated murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. (Adult content: violence)

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November 16, 2024

3:00 pm: Riley
Drama - English

Dakota Riley has it all. A dedicated and disciplined high school student athlete, he's been primed for football glory his entire life. As he desperately tries to live up to the expectations placed on him by everyone, including himself, he is secretly grappling with his sexual identity. A realistic account of teenage self-discovery, Riley is a nuanced look at a young man's emotional journey as he learns to understand and love himself. This heartfelt film is based on director Benjamin Howard's own story.

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4:00 pm: The Great One
Drama - English

Growing up in the 70s was a magical time for Molly O'Brien and her friends. They loved playing baseball and following the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now an award-winning and somewhat jaded sportswriter, she returns to her hometown for the funeral of one of her childhood friends. As she visits her old stomping grounds, she longs for the innocence and meaningful friendships of her youth. Shot in Pittsburgh, The Great One reminds us of the power of forgiveness and to hold close the people and ideals from where you came.

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5:00 pm: The Strangers' Case
Drama - Arabic - English - Greek - with English subtitles

Named after a Shakespearian passage defending the plight of refugees, The Strangers' Case explores their continued struggle through a collection of unique yet unifying perspectives. When tragedy strikes at the hands of the Syrian civil war, a doctor and her daughter are forced to flee to the border, causing a chain reaction that connects their story to five other families across four continents. Through richly layered, complex characters and harrowing, affecting imagery, this award-winning film captures the enduring trials and tribulations of the refugee experience and history's tendency to repeat itself. (Adult content: violence)

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7:00 pm: Basic Psych
Drama - Thriller - English

Basic Psych is a taut psychological thriller pitting a psychiatrist trying to protect his family against a paranoid murderer. Shot locally, the film is deftly helmed by Melissa Martin (The Bread, My Sweet) and stars two of Pittsburgh's favorite actors, David Conrad (Ghost Whisperer) and two-time Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris (The Gilded Age). The actors are at the top of their game in this sophisticated murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. (Adult content: violence)

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7:30 pm: Bob Trevino Likes It
Comedy - Drama - English

Bob Trevino Likes It is an engaging film that highlights how our chosen family can bring out the best in us. Lily Trevino is an upbeat young woman despite having had a challenging life. Abandoned by her mother when she was little, she desperately tries to connect with her deadbeat dad who doesn't think about anyone but himself. In search of a familial bond, she reaches out to a stranger on Facebook with the same name as her father and a unique friendship unfolds. Inspired by writer-director Tracie Laymon's online search to find her own father, Bob Trevino Likes It features top-notch performances by Barbie Ferreira (Euphoria) and John Leguizamo (Super Mario Bros).

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November 17, 2024

12:00 pm: Isabel's Garden
Drama - English - Spanish - with English subtitles

Maya, an ambitious small-town TV reporter, has her life turned upside down when the death of her husband leaves her with helping to raise her teenage stepdaughter, Isabel. In addition, things at work begin to unravel when an embarrassing video surfaces and threatens her career. Unsure of where to turn, Maya finds an unlikely bond with a children's author whose book helped her through a lonely childhood. As her relationship with Isabel blossoms, Maya finds a way to pick herself up and move forward. With standout performances by Karen David (Fear the Walking Dead) and Gabriela Flores (Walker), Isabel's Garden is a captivating story of loss, love, and the transformative power of chosen family.

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4:00 pm: Small Town Universe
Documentary - English

Small Town Universe paints an intimate portrait of life in Green Bank, West Virginia, home to the world's most sensitive radio telescope and the only U.S. town that bans Wi-Fi and cell phones. In this unplugged Appalachian community, scientists use the telescope to search for signs of extraterrestrial life and advance the field of radio astronomy. Interviews with residents reveal their attraction to (and challenges with) living apart from the rest of the country. When the observatory faces potential closure, it poses a threat to the community's way of life: the local economy supported by the jobs it creates, the well-being of the individuals who have sought Green Bank as a necessary health refuge, and the incalculable scientific benefits it provides to the field of astronomy.

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5:00 pm: Nuked
Comedy - English

To celebrate her 40th birthday, podcaster and influencer Gill (Pitch Perfect's Anna Camp) and her husband Jack (The Hangover's Justin Bartha) throw a cannabis-infused, technology-free dinner party. Chaos and comedy ensue in this clever satire of millennial attitudes toward modern relationships and potential parenthood, directed by Deena Kashper. With a winning cast, Nuked tells a funny, emotional story about reconnecting and disconnecting in our current milieu.

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7:00 pm: Bob Trevino Likes It
Comedy - Drama - English

Bob Trevino Likes It is an engaging film that highlights how our chosen family can bring out the best in us. Lily Trevino is an upbeat young woman despite having had a challenging life. Abandoned by her mother when she was little, she desperately tries to connect with her deadbeat dad who doesn't think about anyone but himself. In search of a familial bond, she reaches out to a stranger on Facebook with the same name as her father and a unique friendship unfolds. Inspired by writer-director Tracie Laymon's online search to find her own father, Bob Trevino Likes It features top-notch performances by Barbie Ferreira (Euphoria) and John Leguizamo (Super Mario Bros).

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7:30pm: Bad Shabbos
Comedy - English

Meeting the parents is already hard enough for a newly engaged couple, without throwing an accidental murder into the mix. When interfaith couple David and Meg plan to introduce their families to one another during a traditional Shabbos dinner, tensions are high from the beginning and continue to grow after an accident sends the event into complete chaos before it's even started. As David's family attempts to cover their tracks and keep the night running smoothly, secrets emerge that force the families to get to know each other better than anyone anticipated. With a daring sense of dark comedy and an ensemble of vibrant characters (played by some of the best, including Kyra Sedgwick, Catherine Curtin, and Method Man), Bad Shabbos captures the blending of families and faiths in all its awkward, messy glory.

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November 18, 2024

5:30 pm: Kidnapping Inc.
Drama - Thriller - French - Haitian - with English subtitles

Kidnapping has become something of a national sport in Haiti, but that doesn't mean everyone excels at it. Doc and Zoe, two small-time crooks, capture a senator's son and hold him for ransom; that is, until a mishap results in his death. As they attempt to cover their tracks, they find themselves thrust into the middle of a political conspiracy involving another abduction, backroom deals, and corrupt police. Unique, exhilarating, and with a nod to Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, Kidnapping Inc. combines the classic crime caper with snappy, slapstick comedy, all while addressing Haiti's ongoing societal trials.

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8:00 pm: Him
Comedy - Thriller - English

The final five single ladies on a reality dating show are all looking for Mr. Right. Shooting at a remote desert villa, they discover that their suitor—a man never seen on camera and referred to only as the titular "him"—has deceived them. In addition, the show's producers have pitted them against each other to boost the show's ratings. Banding together, the women exert their self-worth to take down those that manipulated them into falling in love. This fresh take on modern romance is directed by CMU graduate Rebecca Wahls with a crew made up of many Point Park University alums.

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November 19, 2024

5:30 pm: UnBroken
Documentary - English

UnBroken tells the miraculous story of the seven Weber siblings' survival of the Holocaust. With grit and determination, the children stayed together through years of the war only to be separated for more than four decades upon arrival in the United States. Filmmaker Beth Lane, daughter of the youngest Weber, road-trips across Germany following the courageous path taken by her family, seeking answers to long-held questions about their survival. This beautiful and artistic documentary explores how resilience and sacrifice often go hand in hand.

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8:00 pm: The Everything Pot
Comedy - English

Fifty-something Rachel (TV's Lisa Edelstein) finds herself at a turning point; her only child is off to college, her marriage is listless, and she's afraid the best years of her life are behind her. So, when she receives a wedding invitation from a former, much younger colleague, she jumps at the opportunity, sending back her RSVP and a gift as quickly as possible—a little too quickly. Rachel's haste draws suspicion of infidelity, inadvertently setting off a chain reaction that has both couples reexamining their relationships. Beautifully messy and moving, The Everything Pot scrutinizes the expectations of marriage and relationships through an amusing yet touching lens, creating a comedy of errors that feels relatable as much as it is entertaining.

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November 20, 2024

6:30 pm: The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Farsi - with English subtitles

In this electric, political thriller, a family's dynamic is forever changed when its patriarch rises to a position of political power in Tehran. As a student protest movement sweeps the country and the government cracks down with tougher sanctions, Iman sides with the regime, much to his daughters' displeasure, causing a rift in the family that his wife attempts to fix. Following the disappearance of Iman's gun, paranoia sets in, and he doesn't know who to believe. Directed by filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, who was forced to flee to Germany to escape persecution for speaking out against the Iranian government, this stunning film is Germany's submission to the Oscars for Best International Feature Film. (Adult content: violence)

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7:30 pm: The Ocean - Five Years
Documentary - English

Brett McCutcheon, a North Allegheny HS-Slippery Rock University alum and band instructor at Mt. Lebanon HS, is a young composer whose life was forever changed by the sudden loss of his older brother, Ryan. Channeling his grief, he produced a 5-track EP that is the backbone of this moving 40-minute tribute. Director Jennifer Schlieper seamlessly weaves together Brett's personal video diaries, interviews with family and friends, and footage of musicians from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra who bring Brett's songs to life. The Ocean - Five Years is an uplifting experience that reaffirms the power of music as an instrument for healing.

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Date: November 13 - 20, 2024

Location: Various Venues In Pittsburgh, PA 15218

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