STAN & OLLIE: Last Day Thursday, February 28th

Laurel & Hardy, one of the world’s great comedy teams, set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. Diminished by age and with their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, they face an uncertain future. As the charm and beauty of their performances shines through, they re-connect […]

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VOICES

Documentaries on powerful women who have changed music as we know it. All shows start at 7:30, admission $5. Tickets on sale now! Sponsored by

JONI 75: A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

In theaters across the country for just one night only February 7th, see Joni Mitchell’s 75th Birthday Concert in Athens, Ohio at the Athena Cinema! Join an incredible array of singers and musicians who came together to honor one of the world’s most remarkable artists, Joni Mitchell, on her 75th birthday. The hand-selected group of […]

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A CAMBODIAN SPRING

“A Cambodian Spring” is an intimate and unique portrait of three people caught up in the chaotic and often violent development that is shaping modern-day Cambodia. Shot over 6 years, the film charts the growing wave of land-rights protests that led to the ‘Cambodian Spring’ and the tragic events that followed. This film is about […]

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Sustainability Series: VOLUNTEER

A filmmaker and travel enthusiast embarks on a global volunteering journey that takes her from the coral reefs of Fiji to a wildlife sanctuary in Uganda. What results is the film Volunteer. Volunteer is an eco-adventure showing the perils and thrills of remote travel, and the excitement of having a hands-on experience in promoting natural […]

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Sustainability Series: THE HUMAN ELEMENT

We humans are a force of nature. At the same time human activities alter the basic elements of life – earth, air, water, and fire – those elements change human life. In this riveting and visually rich drama, blending art and science, we follow renowned environmental photographer James Balog as he explores the impact of […]

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ANITA: SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER

An entire country watched as a poised, beautiful African-American woman sat before a Senate committee of 14 white men and with a clear, unwavering voice recounted the repeated acts of sexual harassment she had endured while working with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. Anita Hill’s graphic testimony was a turning point for gender equality […]

IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK: Last Day Thursday, February 14th

After her fiancée is falsely accused of raping a woman, a newly-engaged Harlem woman tries to prove his innocence before she gives birth to their child. Facing an uncertain future, the couple find themselves desperately clinging to survival at any cost. Nominated for 3 Academy Awards, including: Best Supporting Actress (Regina King) *WINNER* Best Screenplay […]

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Valentine’s Day: HAROLD & MAUDE

Hal Ashby’s 1972 cult classic about a rich, attention-seeking, suicidal young man (Bud Court) who is changed forever when forms a relationship with a lively septuagenarian and aging eccentric, Maude (Ruth Gordon), at a funeral. Admission $7

Accessible OHIO Week: KEEP THE CHANGE

Under the guise of an off-kilter New York romantic comedy, Keep the Change does something quite radical in casting actors with autism to play characters with autism, offering a refreshingly honest portrait of a community seldom depicted on the big screen. Rarely has a romcom felt so deep and poignant. Thoroughly charming and quite funny, […]