October 13, 2021 - October 28, 2021

An OPENING NIGHT GALA MOVIE! Reservations are needed for Gala Night only.
Reserve your seats for Opening Night now by calling 570-836-1022, ext.#3
Not rated ;105 minutes; in English; Directed by: Todd Stephens
Starring: Udo Kier, Jennifer Coolidge, Linda Evans
Legendary actor Udo Kier stars in Swan Song, a film about a retired hairdresser, who escapes the confines of his small-town Sandusky, Ohio nursing home after learning of his former client's dying wish is for him to style her final hairdo. Soon, he embarks on an odyssey to confront the ghosts of his past -- and collect the beauty supplies necessary for the job. Swan Song is a comical and bittersweet journey about rediscovering one's sparkle, and looking gorgeous while doing so..
To view trailer: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heN0JtJu4pE

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October 9, 2021 - October 28, 2021

AN OPENING NIGHT GALA MOVIE! Reservations are needed for Gala Night only.
Reserve your seats for Opening Night now by calling 570-836-1022, ext.#3
Rated: R 119 minutes; in English; Directed by: Morgan Neville
It's not where you go. It's what you leave behind. Chef, writer, adventurer, provocateur: Anthony Bourdain lived his life unabashedly. Roadrunner:A Film About Anthony Bourdain is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how an anonymous chef became a world-renowned cultural icon. This unflinching look at Bourdain reverberates with his presence, in his own voice and in the way he indelibly impacted the world around him.

To view trailer:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihEEjwRlghQ

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October 11, 2021 - October 25, 2021

Not rated; 85 minutes; in Hebrew & Russian with English subtitles; Directed by: Ruthy Pribar
Starring: Alena Yiv, Shira Haas, Tamir Mula
Winner of Best Actress and Best Cinematography at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, Asia is a touching and intelligent portrait of a family at odds. Asia's motherhood has always been an ongoing struggle rather than an obvious instinct. Becoming a mother at a very early age has shaped her relationship with her teenage daughter. Despite living together, they barely interact with one another and spend most of their time apart. Their routine is shaken when one of their health deteriorates rapidly. What follows is an opportunity to find and nurture that great love between them that has been so deeply hidden under the surface.
To view trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbSeta2tFMk

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October 17, 2021 - October 24, 2021

not rated; 72 minutes; in English
Cat Video Fest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Cat Video Fest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, that raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF_XWzZ1dj0

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October 11, 2021 - October 21, 2021

not rated;  85 minutes;  in English & Chinese with English subtitles;  Directed by: Ann Hu
Starring:Zhu Zhu, Amy Irving, Yanan Li
How far would a mother go to reverse her child's fate? Based on writer/director Ann Hu’s life story, Confetti follows a mother and daughter who travel from their small town in China to New York City. Inflicted with a learning disability, she is considered a strange girl, an outcast in her school and community. What no one recognizes, however, is that she possesses a gift waiting to be unlocked. The world seen through her eyes is unique and filled with magic. Their pursuit of the impossible is a rollercoaster, impacted by the numerous people who come into their lives and affect their journey along the way. What they discover, is that in a world where people are judged and often not seen, their courage to believe in themselves against all odds will eventually lead them to people who do see them for who they truly are.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRiL4_oWXlw

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October 11, 2021 - October 26, 2021

not rated; 103 minutes;  in English; Directed by: Sonia Kennebeck
Enemies of the State follows Matt DeHart who is targeted by the U.S. government for having confidential documents alleging misconduct by the CIA leading to an average American family becoming entangled in a bizarre web of espionage and corporate secrets. What follows is a fascinating and timely look at the erosion of trust and truth and the power struggle between who should have this information. 
To view Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez9cg-qK6-k

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October 9, 2021 - October 27, 2021

not rated;  90 minutes; in Spanish & English with subtitles; Directed by: Ali Ray
Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo takes us on a journey through the life of a true icon of the art world. Using letters Kahlo wrote to guide us, this definitive film reveals her deepest emotions and unlocks the secrets and symbolism contained within her art. Making use of the latest technology to deliver previously unimaginable quality, we take an in-depth look at key works throughout her career. This personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works, and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience, and her unmatched lust for life, politics, men and women.
To view Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D76y2YhjV8A

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October 11, 2021 - October 26, 2021

Rated: PG ;101 minutes in German, Korean & English with English subtitles; Directed by: Jörg Adolph, Jan Haft
Based on the renowned research of forester and author Peter Wohlleben, The Hidden Life of Trees explores the vivid world of trees that surrounds us on a daily basis. This documentary discusses the life, death and regeneration of trees and their ability to communicate with each other. Together with scientists and committed private citizens, The Hidden Life of Trees shows what we do to our nature with our devastating forestry system and what we can and need to do, to stop the worldwide forest decline.
To view Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_xKhHwqeW8

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October 9, 2021 - October 27, 2021

Rated: R ;94 minutes in English Directed by: Reinaldo Marcus Green
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Reid Miller, Connie Britton
From the Academy Award-winning writing team behind Brokeback Mountain and Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg, Joe Bell tells the intimate and emotional true story of an Oregonian father who pays tribute to his gay teenage son, embarking on a self-reflective walk across America to speak his heart to heartland citizens about the real and terrifying costs of bullying.
To view Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9hNIzP6ycM

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October 11, 2021 - October 26, 2021

Rated: PG ; 96 minutes in English; Directed by: Joshua Zeman
The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52 is a cinematic quest to find the "52 Hertz Whale," which scientists believe has spent its entire life in solitude calling out at a frequency that is different from any other whale. As the film embarks on this engrossing journey, audiences will explore what this whale's lonely plight can teach us -- not just about our changing relationship to the oceans, but to each other.
To view Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4zGRKbnVh8

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October 10, 2021 - October 28, 2021

Rated: PG ; 96 minutes; in English & French with English subtitles; Directed by: Andreas Koefoed
The Lost Leonardo tells the inside story behind the Salvator Mundi,  the most expensive painting ever sold at $450 million, claimed to be a long-lost masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci. From the moment it is purchased from a New Orleans auction house, and its buyers discover masterful brushstrokes beneath its cheap
restoration, the fate of the Mundi is driven by a quest for fame, money and power. But as its price soars, so do questions about its authenticity. Is this multi-million dollar painting actually by Leonardo, or do certain power players simply want it to be?
To view Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0lXLGgQjYY

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October 12, 2021 - October 24, 2021

not rated; 89 minutes in Italian with English subtitles Directed by: Emma Dante
Starring: Alissa Maria Orlando, Susanna Piraino, Anita Pomario
Winner of Best Film at the 2020 Venice Film Festival, The Macaluso Sisters is the heartfelt and emotional story of five sisters who all live together in an apartment in Palermo. When one of the sisters tragically dies, the remaining sisters must grapple with the loss and figure out how to move forward with each other in unprecedented circumstances. What follows is a story of the bonds of sisterhood and the strength of a family unit during times of tragedy.
To View Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ETew-sqRuw

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October 11, 2021 - October 26, 2021

Rated: R ; 124 minutes; in English; Directed by: Edson Oda
Starring: Winston Duke, Zazie Beetz, Benedict Wong
Winner of the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the Sundance Film Festival, Nine Days is an ethereal and evocative film about the meaning of life. A man spends his days in a remote outpost watching TV of people going about their lives, until one subject perishes, leaving a vacancy for a new life on earth. Soon, several candidates arrive to undergo tests determining their fitness. He soon faces his own challenges in the form of a candidate who is not like the others. What follows is a heartfelt and meditative vision of human souls in limbo, aching to be born against unimaginable odds, yet hindered by forces beyond their will.
To view trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A73FnWETvr8

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October 12, 2021 - October 25, 2021

not rated; 82 minutes; in English; Directed by: Oren Jacoby
As audiences prepare for the return of theater after an unprecedented absence, an all-star cast tells the inside story of the last time Broadway came back from the brink. On Broadway shows how this revival helped save New York City. Interviews with legends of the stage and screen, including Hugh Jackman, Helen Mirren, Sir Ian McKellen and more take us behind the scenes of Broadway's most groundbreaking and beloved shows, from A Chorus Line to Hamilton.
This documentary shows how Broadway led the way in the city's great rebirth and provides a model of how it can come back again. For anyone who loves theater, this contemporary history of Broadway is a pure joy!
To view Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oiB4pSBjlw

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October 28, 2021

This film will NOT be showing for Festival.  The brochure had gone to the printer by the time we found out that we could not show this movie. 
it will be shown on PBS network on October 5th. Check PBS listings online for more information.
For our Fall Festival, we have replaced this Rita Moreno feature with the movie "Who You Think I Am" in the allotted showtimes.

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October 10, 2021 - October 28, 2021

Rated: R ; 139 minutes; in English; Directed by: Tom McCarthy
Starring: Matt Damon, Camille Cottin, Abigail Breslin
Stillwater is the story of an unemployed father who travels to Marseille to see his estranged daughter. Imprisoned for a murder she claims she did not commit, she seizes on a tip that could exonerate her and presses her father to engage her legal team. Eager to prove his worth and regain his daughters trust, he takes matters into his own hands. He is quickly stymied by language barriers, cultural differences, and a complicated legal system until he meets a French actress. Together,
these unlikely allies embark on a journey of discovery, truth, love and liberation.
To view Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cq1lPPeMUY

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October 9, 2021 - October 26, 2021

Rated: PG-13  118 minutes; in English; Directed by: Questlove
In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson presents a powerful documentary created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture and fashion. In the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park. The footage was never seen and largely forgotten--until now. Summer of Soul shines a light on the importance of history to our spiritual well-being and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past and present. The feature includes never-before-seen concert performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and many more.
To view Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-siC9cugqA

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October 10, 2021 - October 28, 2021

Rated: PG-13  115 minutes; in English; Directed by: Gabriel Bologna
Starring: Lainie Kazan, Renée Taylor, Joseph Bologna
From the people behind My Big Fat Greek Wedding and starring Lainie Kazan and Renee Taylor, Tango Shalom follows a Rabbi and amateur dancer who enters a big
televised Tango competition to save his Hebrew school from bankruptcy. There is only one problem: due to his orthodox religious beliefs, he is not allowed to touch a
woman. At odds with his wife, kids, and community, he asks a Catholic priest, a Muslim imam, and a Sikh holy man for advice. Together, they hash out a plan to help him dance in the Tango contest without sacrificing his sacred beliefs. Heart-pumping and heartwarming, Tango Shalom tests the bonds of family and community, and the bounds of tolerance and faith.
To view Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFdy4W4z-_c

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October 13, 2021 - October 27, 2021

Rated: R ; 91 minutes; in English; Directed by: Stephen Daldry, Justin Martin
Starring: James McAvoy, Sharon Horgan, Samuel Logan
Academy Award nominee Stephen Daldry's new comedy, Together, starring James McAvoy and Sharon Horgan, is the story of a family, like so many, who found a way to survive -- together. This hilarious and heartbreaking story intimately shows two partners forced to re-evaluate themselves and their relationship through the reality of lockdown.
To view Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-2I2VQrUqo

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October 10, 2021 - October 27, 2021

not rated; 91 minutes; in German, English & Spanish with English subtitles; Directed by: Christian Petzold
Starring: Paula Beer, Franz Rogowski, Maryam Zaree
From the acclaimed director behind Phoenix and Transit, Undine boldly reimagines the ancient myth in this suspenseful tale of romance and betrayal in modern day Berlin. The film follows Undine who works as a historian lecturing on Berlin's urban development. When the man she loves leaves her, the myth catches up with her. Undine has to kill the man who betrays her and return to the water. Will Undine defy fate when she meets a diver offering her a chance at new love or will she carry out her plan and face the consequences bestowed upon her?

To view Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD0ABeBzx3U

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October 12, 2021 - October 25, 2021

not rated; 112 minutes; in French with English subtitles; Directed by: Anne Fontaine
Starring: Lou de Laâge, Isabelle Huppert, Charles Berling
Starring legendary screen star Isabelle Hupert, White as Snow is a modern interpretation of Snow White that follows a young woman of great beauty, who arouses the uncontrollable jealousy of her stepmother, who goes so far as to plan her murder. Rescued at the last moment by a mysterious man who takes her in on his farm, she decides to remain in the village, a decision that will awaken the emotions of its inhabitants. Soon seven men will fall under her spell. For her, it is the beginning of a radical emancipation that is both carnal and emotional.
To view Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsS8qOzhYjY

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October 9, 2021 - October 28, 2021

**This movie is not listed in the printed brochure since this is our replacement feature for Rita Moreno.**
Rating: not rated ;  101 minutes; In French with English subtitles; Directed by: Safy Nebbou
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Nicole Garcia, François Civil
The movie follows a middle-aged professor and single mom who after being dumped by her young lover creates a fake Facebook profile to do a little undetected online snooping. When her "new identity" is friended by her ex's equally attractive roommate, superficial correspondence quickly escalates towards intense intimacy and uncontrollable obsession. Adapted from Camille Laurens' best-selling novel Who You Think I Am blends genres, bends reality and forces the viewer to take a look at who we really are online. 
To view Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShwXIOszzIM

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