IN SEARCH OF FELLINI: LAST DAY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH

Watch Trailer Director: Taron Lexton
Writer(s): Nancy Cartwright, Peter Kjenaas
Cast: Maria Bello, Ksenia Solo, Beth Riesgraf

A shy and sheltered young woman from Ohio reaches a pivotal time in her life when she first discovers the works of Italian director Federico Fellini at a film festival. Enchanted by his bizarre and powerful portrayals of humanity, she takes a leap of faith by traveling to Italy on her own in the hopes of finding the man whose work she idolizes, and perhaps finding out who she really is, herself.

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Running Time: 93 min93 MIN
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African & African Diaspora Series

This series is an initiative of the African Educational Research Network (AERN), as part of an effort to fulfill its mission, which is, “to broaden the scope of sociopolitical, educational and economic understanding about the continent of Africa and to support through research conducted on, in and about the African continent the dissemination of information associated with education and human development pertaining to people, products and systems on the continent of Africa”. The movie series is organized in joint-partnership with The African Studies Center, Center for International Education, Ohio University, The Patton College of Education, The African Studies Center, The African Symposium (TAS) journal, and Doctoral Specialization Program in Comparative and International Educational Leadership.

The purpose of the series is to engage, inspire and educate students, faculty, staff, and the Athens community at-large about issues of Africa and the celebrate the diversity of the African continent, its peoples, cultures, and richness. 

 

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PATTI CAKE$: Last Day Thursday, September 21st

Watch Trailer Director: Geremy Jasper
Cast: Danielle Macdonald, Bridget Everett, Siddharth Dhananjay

In a coming-of-age story straight out of Jersey, an unlikely rapper finds her voice as a one-of-a-kind hip-hop legend in the making in PATTI CAKE$, the first feature film from acclaimed commercial and music-video director Geremy Jasper. Set in gritty strip-mall suburbia, PATTI CAKE$ chronicles an underdog’s quest for fame and glory with humor, raw energy and some unforgettable beats.

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Running Time: 108 minutes108 MIN
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Take "8 Mile" and cross it with "Hustle & Flow" and add a little bit of "Precious" and you have "Patti Cake$," a hip-hop underdog story about finding the rhythm by following your own beat.

Adam Graham
Detroit News
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TULIP FEVER: Last Day Thursday, September 21st

Watch Trailer Director: Justin Chadwick
Cast: Alicia Vikander, Dane DeHaan, Jack O'Connell

In 17th Century Amsterdam, an orphaned girl (Alicia Vikander) is forcibly married to a rich and powerful merchant (Christoph Waltz) – an unhappy “arrangement” that saves her from poverty. After her husband commissions a portrait, she begins a passionate affair with the painter (Dane DeHaan), a struggling young artist. Seeking to escape the merchant’s ever-reaching grasp, the lovers risk everything and enter the frenzied tulip bulb market, with the hope that the right bulb will make a fortune and buy their freedom.

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Running Time: 105105 MIN
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AMERICAN MAYOR

Director: Travis Irvine
Writer(s): Travis Irvine
Cast: John Brennan, William Harvey, Larry Heiser

When local politicians threaten demolition of his childhood home, 24 year-old comedian Travis Irvine vows to thwart their efforts by running for Mayor.

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Running Time: 39 min39 MIN
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THE TRIP TO SPAIN

Watch Trailer Director: Michael Winterbottom
Cast: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Marta Barrio

After jaunts through northern England and Italy, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on another deliciously deadpan culinary road trip. This time around, the guys head to Spain to sample the best of the country’s gastronomic offerings in between rounds of their hilariously off-the-cuff banter. Over plates of pintxos and paella, the pair exchange barbs and their patented celebrity impressions, as well as more serious reflections on what it means to settle into middle age. As always, the locales are breathtaking, the cuisine to die for, and the humor delightfully devilish.

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Running Time: 115 minutes115 MIN
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Director Michael Winterbottom hasn’t just delivered the funniest movie of the year, but also a comedy that casts its characters in a harsh new light.

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THE BIG SICK: Last Day Thursday, September 21st

Watch Trailer Director: Michael Showalter
Writer(s): Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani
Cast: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter

Based on the real-life courtship between Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, The Big Sick tells the story of Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail (Nanjiani), who connects with grad student Emily (Kazan) after one of his standup sets. However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing, which complicates the life that is expected of Kumail by his traditional Muslim parents.

When Emily is beset with a mystery illness, it forces Kumail to navigate the medical crisis with her parents, Beth and Terry (Holly Hunter and Ray Romano) who he’s never met, while dealing with the emotional tug-of-war between his family and his heart. THE BIG SICK is directed by Michael Showalter (Hello My Name is Doris) and produced by Judd Apatow (Trainwreck, This is 40) and Barry Mendel (Trainwreck, The Royal Tenebaums).

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Running Time: 119 minutes119 MIN
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One of the best romantic comedies to hit theaters in a decade.

Rick Bentley
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STEP

Watch Trailer Director: Amanda Lipitz
Cast: Paula Dofat, Blessin Giraldo, Cori Grainger

STEP documents the senior year of a girls’ high-school step dance team against the background of inner-city Baltimore. As each one tries to become the first in their families to attend college, the girls strive to make their dancing a success against the backdrop of social unrest in the troubled city.

 

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Running Time: 83 minutes83 MIN
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Step is a story about relationships. And how even the most challenging family ties shape us into the people we are destined to become.

Gayle MacDonald
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Sustainability Series: HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD AND LOVE ALL THE THINGS CLIMATE CAN’T CHANGE

Watch Trailer Director: Josh Fox

Oscar Nominated director Josh Fox (GASLAND) continues in his deeply personal style, investigating climate change – the greatest threat our world has ever known. Traveling to 12 countries on 6 continents, the film acknowledges that it may be too late to stop some of the worst consequences and asks, what is it that climate change can’t destroy? What is so deep within us that no calamity can take it away?

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Running Time: 125 min125 MIN
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It's a fascinating, heartbreaking and ultimately inspiring ride.

Andrew O'Hehir
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Masters Mix Tape: MONTEREY POP

Watch Trailer Director: D.A. Pennebaker
Cast: Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, Ravi Shankar

In June 1967, the first Monterey International Pop Festival ushered in a new era of rock and roll and catapulted the careers of some of the greatest rock stars of all time. Directed by documentary extraordinaire D.A. Pennebaker (Dont Look Back, The War Room), this 50th anniversary re-release captures some of the most iconic sights and sounds in rock and roll. Deservedly remastered in 4K for an even more vivid retelling of music history.   

Feat. Scott McKenzie • The Mamas & The Papas • Canned Heat • Simon & Garfunkel • Hugh Masekela Jefferson Airplane • Big Brother and the Holding Company • Eric Burdon & The Animals • The Who • Country Joe and the Fish • Otis Redding • The Jimi Hendrix Experience • Ravi Shankar

Jackie O’s Beer Will Be Available for Purchase at these screenings. Admission is just $5. Member admission is $4.

BIG SCREEN. BIG SOUND. NOT ON NETFLIX.

MASTERS OF FILM DIRECTION AND GROUNDBREAKING MUSICIANS TOGETHER FOR THE GREATEST MUSIC DOCS OF ALL TIME.

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Running Time: 78 minutes78 MIN
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With his characteristic vérité style, D. A. Pennebaker captured it all, immortalizing moments that have become legend: Pete Townshend destroying his guitar, Jimi Hendrix burning his.

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