For the first time ever, the Athena Cinema will be revealing exclusive SNEAK PEEKS of feature films programmed for the 42nd Athens International Film + Video Festival, which takes place during April 3rd-9th. A Swedish family travels to the French Alps to enjoy a few days of skiing and spend some precious time with each […]
A Most Violent Year: Last Day Thursday, February 19th
In New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the city’s history, an immigrant and his family try to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built. […]
Sustainability Series: GROWING CITIES
In their search for answers, filmmakers Dan Susman and Andrew Monbouquette take a road trip and meet the men and women who are challenging the way this country grows and distributes its food, one vacant city lot, rooftop garden, and backyard chicken coop at a time. Join them as they discover that good food […]
Transcultural Encounters & Border Crossings: Dirt – One Day Only Saturday, February 7th
DIRT is the story of Dolores Del Rosario who lives with her husband and son in the vibrant neighborhood of Corona. They are undocumented, having crossed over from El Salvador many years ago. Rudolfo works at odd jobs staying just ahead of the Immigration authorities. Dolores cleans luxury apartments in Manhattan. Dolores’ […]
Sustainability Series: FOOD CHAINS
There is more interest in food these days than ever, yet there is very little interest in the hands that pick it. Farmworkers who form the foundation of our fresh food industry are routinely abused and robbed of wages. In extreme cases they can be beaten, sexually harassed or even enslaved – all within the […]
Transcultural Encounters & Border Crossings: Children in No Man’s Land – One Day Only Saturday, February 21st
CHILDREN IN NO MAN’S LAND is a documentary that uncovers the current plight of the 100,000 unaccompanied minors entering the United States every year. This film gives this timely political debate about the U.S.-Mexico border a human face by exploring the story of Maria de Jesus (13) and her cousin Rene (12) as they attempt to cross […]
Sustainability Series: GROUNDSWELL RISING
GROUNDSWELL RISING, PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN’S AIR AND WATER the new documentary from Emmy Award-winning Resolution Pictures, captures the passion of people engaged in a David and Goliath confrontation. They stand together, challenging a system that promotes profit over health. We meet mothers, fathers, scientists, doctors, farmers and people from all sides of the political spectrum […]
Transcultural Encounters & Border Crossings: Unveiled – One Day Only Saturday, March 14th
Fabria (Jasmin Tabatabai), prosecuted in Iran because of her love for a women, flees to Germany. But, her application for asylum is turned down. Her desperate prospects are improved by the suicide of her fellow-inmate Siamak: she assumes his identity and using his temporary permit of sojourn, is send to a province village. At first glance […]
Transcultural Encounters & Border Crossings: Sleep Dealer – One Day Only Saturday, March 21st
When Memo Cruz’s family is victim of a drone attack he finds himself with no option but to head towards the U.S./Mexico border, but migrant workers cannot cross. Memo ends up in a strange digital factory in Mexico where he connects his body to a robot in America. Memo’s search for a better future leads him to love, loss, and […]
Sustainability Series: WILLIAM AND THE WINDMILL
The story of William Kamkwamba, a remarkable young man from a remote village north of Malawi’s capital city. Forced to drop out of school due to lack of funds, William turned to self-education and, after seeing a picture of a windmill in a textbook, decided to build one to power his family’s home in order […]
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