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Wilmington on Fire: Chapter II continues the exploration of the 1898 Wilmington Massacre, delving into the ongoing fight for justice and equality in a city still grappling with the aftermath of the racial violence that occurred over a century ago. The documentary examines the community's efforts to address economic, political, and social disparities stemming from this historical event.
Wilmington on Fire
NR | Documentary, Historical
Thursday 2/20
6pm
Buster Keaton's Sherlock Jr. with R.E.M. is a movie that combines the 1924 silent film Sherlock Jr. with R.E.M.'s music from their albums Monster and New Adventures in Hi-Fi. It's part of the Silents Synced series, which pairs classic silent films with modern rock music.
Silents Synced
NR
sunday 2/23
3PM
Friday 2/21
7PM
Saturday 2/22
7PM
Tuesday 2/25
7PM
Saturday 2/22
3PM
Wednesday 2/26
7PM
Based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Color Purple follows the life of Celie (Whoopi Goldberg), a Black woman in the early 20th-century American South who endures years of abuse, oppression, and separation from her sister. Through resilience, love, and the support of strong women like Sofia (Oprah Winfrey) and Shug Avery (Margaret Avery), Celie finds her voice and strength to reclaim her life. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film is a poignant story of survival, sisterhood, and self-discovery.
The Color Purple (1986)
PG-13 | Drama, Historical | 2 hR 345 min
Thursday 2/27
7pm
"September 5" is a 2024 historical drama directed by Tim Fehlbaum that revisits the tragic events of the 1972 Munich Olympics from the perspective of the American broadcasting team covering the incident. The film centers on the ABC Sports crew, led by president Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard) and producer Geoffrey Mason (John Magaro), who are thrust into reporting a terrorist attack by the group Black September, which takes Israeli athletes hostage. As the crisis unfolds, the team faces intense ethical and professional challenges, navigating the complexities of live reporting under unprecedented circumstances. The movie offers a gripping portrayal of the media's role during a global crisis, highlighting the tension between journalistic integrity and the pressures of real-time broadcasting.
September 5
R | historical drama | 1 hr 34 Min
Friday 2/28
7PM
Saturday 3/1
3PM
sunday 3/2
3PM
tuesday 3/4
7PM
Saturday 3/1
7PM
Wednesday 3/5
7PM
thursday 3/6
7PM
BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN explores the origins of this iconic group and their meteoric rise in just one year against all the odds. Powered by awe-inspiring, psychedelic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Bernard MacMahon’s experiential cinematic odyssey explores Led Zeppelin’s creative, musical, and personal origin story. The film is told in Led Zeppelin’s own words and is the first officially sanctioned film on the group. The hybrid docu-concert film also unveils a huge amount of rare and unseen Led Zeppelin performance footage. The result is a visceral musical experience that will transport audiences into the concert halls of Led Zeppelin’s earliest tours, accompanied by intimate, exclusive commentary from the famously private band.
Becoming Led Zeppelin
