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Spanish Film Series

We’re pleased to partner with the Ohio University School of International Studies and Languages (SISL) to present this excellent new series celebrating the films and filmmakers of Spain and Latin America.

PRAGDA is a premier educational film distributor, specializing in the latest Latin American, Spanish, and Latinx cinema. The company curates a diverse collection of hundreds of films  which covers crucial topics like the global economy, immigration and exile, feminism and gender issues, indigenous peoples, and international politics. With its flagship Spanish Film Club grant program, supported by the Spanish government, PRAGDA helps schools worldwide organize film festivals, introducing students to bold and innovative voices in Latin American cinema. PRAGDA’s commitment to offering films that inspire, challenge, and entertain makes it a leading force in promoting cultural understanding in educational institutions across the globe.

Admission to the films in this series is FREE and open to the public – Tickets are required

This series was made possible with sponsorships from Pragda, SPAIN arts & culture, and the Secretary of State for Culture of Spain.

 

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Mean Girls Mimosa Matinees

What’s better than a midafternoon matinee movie..? A midafternoon matinee movie with a mimosa!

mi-mo-sa (n) – a drink of champagne and orange juice

For the month of February, we’ll be featuring a string of fun films as matinee screenings – only $5! – where we encourage you to grab some friends, come see the film, and sip some mimosas (or whatever else whets your whistle)! These movies may seems “girl-centric”, but let’s be honest…they’re a blast for everyone 🙂

Here’s the line-up:

Saturday, February 4th – MEAN GIRLS

Saturday, February 8th – CLUELESS

Saturday, February 15th – THE CRAFT

Saturday, February 22nd – LEGALLY BLONDE

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Provoked Narratives: Palestinian Cinema of Resistance

We are proud to present five films from the “Provoked Narratives” series by the Palestine Film Institute. Please join us to see Palestine’s history on film and stand in solidarity with its people.

Thursday, January 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

Admission is FREE – Tickets are required

About the event

The event is free to attend. We encourage donations to the Ghassan Abu Sittah children’s fund (gascf.org) and Medical Aid for Palestine (map.org.uk). There will be options available at the event for those who wish to contribute.

With the ongoing violence against Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon, we are compelled to turn to the archive as an act of resistance. This series brings together films from 1967 to 1984 that explore shifting perspectives on the Palestinian struggle, more important than ever to learn from and understand at this time of crisis. These pioneering works by Palestinian filmmakers forge new visual languages in grief and defiance, engaging in themes of generational trauma, resistance, and solidarity.

Through these films, we aim to foster learning, spark dialogue and action, build community, and support mobilizing efforts for change in the face of ongoing genocide.

About the films — Some text and descriptions provided courtesy of the Palestine Film Institute.

Blown by the Wind (1971, dir. Jacques Madvo). Runtime: 18 mins

Blown by the Wind presents vibrant drawings by Palestinian children displaced to Lebanon after the 1967 Six-Day War, capturing their memories and dreams of home. Through images of lush landscapes and gentle folk songs, the Lebanon-raised Armenian filmmaker Jacques Madvo portrays the children’s longing and resilience, even as these are juxtaposed with depictions of violence and exile. This award-winning short powerfully reflects how love for nature and homeland is embedded in Palestinian art and spirit from a young age.

 

Kufr Shuba (1975, dir. Samir Nimr). Runtime: 35 mins

Samir Nimr’s Kufr Shuba, produced by the Palestine Cinema Institute, commemorates solidarity between Lebanese villagers and Palestinian fighters in South Lebanon following a fierce battle. Combining lyrical landscapes and political statement, the film juxtaposes Arafat’s 1974 UN address with the reflections of resistance fighters. This cinematic tribute underscores resilience, the love of land, and a commitment to solidarity as essential for liberation.

 

Children without Childhood (1980, dir. Khadijeh Habashneh). Runtime: 21 mins

Veteran filmmaker Khadijeh Habashneh dedicates her work to preserving the Palestinian struggle, especially the lives of women and children under occupation. Children without Childhood, produced by the Palestine Cinema Institute and the General Union of Palestinian Women, centers on children orphaned by the 1976 Tel al-Zaatar massacre and their lives in diaspora camps under Israeli occupation. The film highlights the stark contrast between the International Declaration of Child Rights and the harsh realities faced by Palestinian children.

 

Why? (1982, dir. Monica Maurer). Runtime: 28 mins

Activist filmmaker Monica Maurer moved to Beirut in 1977 to work with the PLO’s Palestine Cinema Institute and over the course of five years made six documentaries about the Palestinian resistance. Shot in Beirut and released during the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982, the film both portrays the brutality of the siege as well as people’s survival. The film is rhythmed by the urgency of sirens, communicating the human toll of the violence to a wider world in an attempt to rally support for the Palestinian revolution.

 

Ma’loul Celebrates Its Destruction (1984, dir. Michel Khleifi). Runtime: 32 mins

Like countless Palestinian villages since 1948, Ma’loul has been erased from the map. Every year on Israel’s Independence Day—the only day movement is permitted—Ma’loul’s displaced Palestinian families return to share stories, walk among their lemon, apricot, and almond trees, and pass their heritage on to the next generation. In Ma’loul Celebrates Its Destruction, Michel Khleifi captures this act of remembrance, crafting a powerful meditation on memory, resilience, and the refusal to be erased. The film marks a turning point in Palestinian cinema, shifting from the dream of return to the act of return itself, where storytelling and memory become tools of resistance.

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Let’s Do Lynch:

After a 10-year hiatus, Let’s Do Lynch is back! Starting in January 2025, we’ll be devoting Tuesday nights to a career-spanning retrospective of David Lynch’s amazing films — 8 movies in all!

For the past six decades, David Lynch has approached filmmaking from an extremely unique, totally genuine, and incredibly artistic perspective. His work has consistently wrestled with deeply existential themes, oftentimes accompanied by dreamlike and terrifying imagery. One thing remains constant throughout his body of work: The reality that Lynch allows us to be privy to is much different than what we experience on a day-to-day basis.

Having recently been diagnosed with emphysema (Lynch has smoked Winston cigarettes for most of his life) and no longer permitted by doctors to direct in-person, it may be that David Lynch will soon retire altogether from the world of cinema. So, now’s the perfect time to join us in celebrating a true artist who might just be the greatest American filmmaker of all time!

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Sustainability Series: THE EDGE OF NATURE

Watch Trailer Director: Josh Fox

Gasland filmmaker Josh Fox spent the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic – a unique moment in human history that some scientists have referred to as “The Anthropause” – isolating himself in a one-room cabin in the woods of Pennsylvania while he suffered through the physical, mental, and neurological impacts of a bout with long covid. His hope was that, through developing a close connection with nature, he would be able to heal his body, his mind, and his soul. Over the course of nine months, Fox documented his life in isolation and the insights he developed about topics as wide-ranging as wildlife, genocide, the intergenerational trauma common to rural America, and, most importantly, himself.

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Friends of India Film Screenings

The many cultures of the Indian subcontinent offer a rich plethora of traditions, philosophies, arts and music. Moreover, Athens is home to a vibrant population of students, faculty, and community members who either hail from the this region of the globe or have have strong ties to it. As a result, we are honored to partner with Ohio University’s Friends of India Endowment organization to feature films that celebrate India and its contribution to The Arts.

The film screenings in this series are meant as a way for the entire Athens community to come together in experiencing the wonderful things that India has to offer, as well as to see some outstanding movies made by Indian filmmakers. These events will often include special concessions like curry popcorn and chai tea provided by FOI members, as well as the opportunity for patrons to chat and get to know one another.

To learn more about the Friends of India organization, please visit their website here

 

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Sustainability Series: HER SHARK STORY with

Watch Trailer Director: Ignacio Walker, Denis Arqueros
Cast: Sofia and Jonathan Green

Join us Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:00 p.m. as we kick-off our Sustainability Film Series with a touching documentary about a marine biologist who finds something greater than animal life in the deepest ocean!

Admission is FREE and open to the public – Tickets are required

This event will include a pre-show presentation by

About the film

This is an inspiring feature documentary film about how an absent father reunites with his daughter thanks to their passion to save the biggest shark in the world, the whale shark. The story takes place in the remote Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean, where Sofia and Jonathan must face their past in order reconnect a lost connection, all while trying to find and study the biggest shark in the world under very dangerous conditions. This is a film aimed for a wide audience, about woman empowerment, family relationships and ocean conservation, with spectacular views of the underwater world that hosts the world’s most gigantic shark.

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This series was made possible thanks to the following sponsors:

 

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Sustainability Series: PLASTIC PEOPLE with

Watch Trailer Director: Ben Addleman, Ziya Tong

Join us Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m. as our Sustainability Film Series continues with an award-winning documentary delving into the relationship between humans and microplastics!

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This event will include a pre-show presentation by

About the film

The award-winning feature documentary Plastic People investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into “microplastics.” These microscopic particles drift in the air, float in all bodies of water, and mix into the soil, becoming a permanent part of the environment. Now, leading scientists are finding these particles in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. What is the impact of these invisible invaders on our health? And can anything be done about it?

Acclaimed author and science journalist Ziya Tong takes a personal approach by visiting leading scientists around the world and undergoing experiments in her home, on her food, and her body while collaborating with award-winning director Ben Addelman (Discordia, Bombay Calling, Nollywood Babylon, Kivalina v. Exxon) in an urgent call to action for all of us to rethink our relationship with plastic.

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Sustainability Series: THIS IS THE OHIO: LIFE DEATH REBIRTH OF THE BEAUTIFUL RIVER with Morgan Atkinson

Watch Trailer Director: Morgan Atkinson

Join us on Wednesday, October 1st at 7:00 p.m. as our Sustainability Film Series features a fabulous documentary that celebrates the beautiful and invaluable Ohio River!

Admission is FREE and open to the public – Tickets are required

?This event will feature a pre-show presentation by filmmaker Morgan Atkinson?

About the film

“I traveled 981 miles, from Pittsburgh to Cairo, Illinois, with several things in mind. I questioned the river’s true identity. I asked, ‘Is it solely a commercial highway essential to the economic well-being of the United States? Or is it a natural wonder providing incredible opportunities for recreational users? How about its status as America’s second most endangered waterway?’ I found the answers to be in all of the above.” — from an interview by OhioRiverWay.org with writer and filmmaker Morgan Atkinson, Jan 2024.

This documentary “shows how [the Ohio River], once called ‘the beautiful river’, but now derided by some as the dirtiest river in America, is an invaluable asset. The film brings to life the people and choices that can make the Ohio a beautiful asset once again.”

About the speaker

In a career spanning more than 30 years, Louisville, KY-based filmmaker Morgan Atkinson has brought to life a diverse gallery of subjects — from the spiritual journey of Thomas Merton to Kentucky High-School Basketball. His documentaries have been seen frequently on PBS, both in Kentucky and nationwide since the late 1980’s.

 

 

 

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Spanish Film Series: MY SEXTORTION DIARY

Viewing: September 23,2025

Watch Trailer Director: Patricia Franquesa

Join us on Tuesday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. for the first film in our new Spanish Film Series celebrating Hispanic culture!

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About the film

Film producer Pati Franquesa takes viewers inside her personal experiences with being the victim of a sextortion scheme in this powerful documentary.

When her laptop is stolen, Pati’s world crumbles when she receives a disturbing message from a friend: An anonymous hacker is sending intimate photos of her to her contacts. The threat is clear: Pati must pay $2,400 to stop the mass distribution. Caught in a psychological battle, Pati seeks refuge behind her screen, only to discover that thousands of others around the world are being extorted in the same way. Faced with the indifference and inefficacy of the authorities, Pati realizes that only she can find a way out of this nightmare.

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The Spanish Film Club series was made possible with the support of the OHIO School of International Studies and Languages (SISAL), Pragda, SPAIN arts & culture, and the Secretary of State for Culture of Spain.

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