Film Reviews

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Vitalina Varela Directed by Pedro Costa A haunting meditation on loss and regret. Yearning
Resistance Directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz True story of the beloved mime Marcel Marceau’s activism to save Jewish children during World War II. Love
The Grizzlies Directed by Miranda de Pencier Inspiring true story of an Inuit lacrosse team who transform themselves and their community. Transformation
Human Capital Directed by Mark Meyers A morality play about economic inequality. Shadow
The Dog Doc Directed by Cindy Meehl An information-rich documentary about a compassionate and holistic approach to dog care. Nurturing
First Cow Directed by Kelly Reichardt A gentle portrait of budding friendship in an alienating landscape. Connections
Emma. Directed by Autumn de Wilde A witty and charming drama based on the Jane Austen novel. Love
Go Back to China Directed by Emily Ting An entertaining story about a rich girl discovering that family matters. Transformation
Run This Town Directed by Ricky Tollman An all-too-common portrait of how ambitious millennials are subjected to shameful treatment by their bosses. Yearning
Sorry We Missed You Directed by Ken Loach Story of an English family on the brink of financial collapse that will catalyze your empathy for poor and middle-class families. Yearning
Burden Directed by Andrew Heckler True story about a black Christian minister who practices love, forgiveness, and reconciliation by befriending a Ku Klux Klan member. Love
The Call of the Wild Directed by Chris Sanders A rousing adaptation of Jack London's exciting tale of a man and a dog's search for a true home in the Yukon. Reverence
Young Ahmed (Le Jeune Ahmed) Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne An intense and sobering portrait of both sides of the spiritual practice of zeal. Zeal
Corpus Christi (Boze cialo) Directed by Jan Comasa A parabolic film that becomes a fiery interrogation of the limits of communal and individual transformation. Faith
Beanpole Directed by Kantemir Balagov A bleak but powerful exploration of post-war trauma. Yearning
Cunningham Directed by Alla Kovgan A mesmerizing journey through the creations of a visionary pioneer. Imagination
And Then We Danced (Da cven vicekvet) Directed by Levan Akin A moving exploration of coming out queer in a tradition-drenched society. Love
Just Mercy Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton An emotional, fact-based look at justice long denied. Justice
Les Miserables Directed by Ladj Ly A gut punching interrogation of police misconduct and mob justice. Justice
Little America Directed by Various Directors A joyous collection of portraits of immigrant experiences inspired by true stories. Openness
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