Coming Attractions - MOVIE DETAILS

Coming Soon To Select Theatres

2023 AIFF Doc Showcase: Going To Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
OPENS APRIL 14

(NR) - 1 hr. 36 min.

In the opening scene, as archival footage of the poet as a child flash onscreen, poet Giovanni shows her cards: “I don't remember a lot of things. I remember what is important and I make up the rest. That's what storytelling is all about.” Directors Brewster and Stephenson spent seven years working on this impressionistic project and their dedication and efforts show. This Grand Jury Prize winner at Sundance is a rare documentary that encompasses the poet's blazing personality, her unwavering confidence, and her commitment to community without ever sacrificing herself. Using interviews, archival speeches she gave to her students, and snippets of conversation with her partner and her granddaughter, we experience her life from the Civil Rights Movement to Black Lives Matter.

2023 AIFF Doc Showcase: I Like It Here
OPENS APRIL 15

(NR) - 1 hr. 28 min.

People talk or laugh about aging, its irritations and relentless progression, but rarely confront the reality of dying or being left alone. Nor do they consider the lightness and calmness that can come when the race seems not so crucial. I Like It Here is about all those things and, finally, about the pleasures of being alive. A figurehead of American independent documentary film, Ralph Arlyck conveys how it feels to look back on your own life, to contemplate your place in an ever-changing world, and what to make of the time that remains. Paired with short film- Breath in Three Verses (Kathy Roselli) 14:30 mins

2023 AIFF Doc Showcase: Joonam
OPENS APRIL 14

(NR) - 1 hr. 40 min.

An intimate examination of the diaspora of the Iranian people of the Baha'i faith and its importance in the narratives of three generations of Iranian women now living in Vermont. Spurred by a provocative family memory and a lifetime of separation from the country her mother left behind, Director Sierra focuses on integrating her mother's and her grandmother's narratives into her own. Frame by frame the film exposes a wide variety of differences between the identities of the three generations of women: cultural, historical, political, educational, and, especially, language. Paired with short film- Snails Pace (Cat Gould) 4 mins

2023 AIFF Doc Showcase: Sam Now
OPENS APRIL 16

(NR) - 1 hr. 27 min.

This gripping family story consists of home videos, Super 8 films and modern-day HD videos told over a lifetime. Director Reed Harkness captures the story of his half-brother, Sam, who grappled with the disappearance of his mother during the most formative years of his life. As the narrative oscillates between family unity, abandonment, and attempts to reconnect with his mother, Sam Now employs a variety of genres, ranging from coming-of-age, to mystery, to road movie, to family tragedy. Film Director Reed Harkness, based in Portland, will join us on closing night. Paired with short film- Ebullient (Autie Carlisle) 20 mins

2023 AIFF Doc Showcase: Subject
OPENS APRIL 15

(NR) - 1 hr. 37 min.

A fascinating exploration of the life-altering experience of sharing one's life on screen through key participants of four acclaimed documentaries: The Staircase, Hoop Dreams, The Wolfpack, Capturing the Friedmans, and The Square. These erstwhile documentary “stars” reveal the highs and lows of their experiences as well as the everyday realities of having their lives put under a microscope. As tens of millions of people consume documentaries in an unprecedented "golden era," Subject urges audiences to consider the ethics and responsibility inherent in documentary filmmaking and the often profound impact on their participants. Paired with short film- Reel Smith (Laney D'Aquino) 8 mins

2023 AIFF Doc Showcase: The Eternal Memory
OPENS APRIL 16

(NR) - 1 hr. 24 min.

Winner of the World Cinema Documentary Grand Jury Prize at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Maite Alberdi's THE ETERNAL MEMORY tells an uplifting yet heartbreaking love story that balances vibrant individual and collective remembrance with the longevity of an unbreakable human bond. Augusto and Paulina have been together and in love for 25 years. Eight years ago, their lives were forever changed by Augusto's Alzheimer's diagnosis. As one of Chile's most prominent cultural commentators and television presenters, Augusto is no stranger to building an archive of memory. Now he turns that work to his own life, trying to hold on to his identity with the help of his beloved Paulina, whose own pre-eminence as a famous actress and Chilean Minister of Culture predates her ceaselessly inventive manner of engaging with her husband. Day by day, the couple face this challenge head-on, relying on the tender affection and sense of humor shared between them that remains remarkably, fully intact. Paired with short film- Ebullient (Autie Carlisle) 20 mins

2023 AIFF Doc Showcase: The Tuba Thieves
OPENS APRIL 16

(NR) - 1 hr. 32 min.

From 2011 to 2013, a string of puzzling burglaries took place in Southern California: tubas went missing from a dozen high schools. Alison O'Daniel's genre-defying debut was sparked by these events. Imagining what a band might sound like stripped of its deepest sound, the visual artist and filmmaker asks what it means to listen. The film winds through storylines blending documentary, narrative, and reenactment—one centered on a Deaf drummer playing a fictionalized version of herself, another following the school communities dealing with the theft—with ingenious interpretations of history-making concerts, from John Cage's 4'33' to the last punk show at San Francisco's Deaf Club, interspersed throughout. A story told through sound and its absence, The Tuba Thieves embraces the possibility of miscomprehension and delay in a meditation on access and loss. Featuring a cinematic experience of Los Angeles rarely seen—or heard—before, and incorporating open captions as a rich narrative space, O'Daniel's work is profound in its prompt for (hearing) audiences to tune in differently. (Museum of Modern Art New Directors/New Films). Paired with short film- Wave Hands Like Clouds ( Marga Laube) 3 mins

Carol Burnett: A Celebration
OPENS APRIL 22

(PG) - 1 hr. 45 min.

Carol Burnett turns 90 in April, and this special birthday event celebrates a lifetime of great entertainment. Laugh out loud to classic clips, and hear Carol tell her favorite backstage stories. With lots of special guests including Tim Conway, Jim Nabors, Vicki Lawrence, Dick Van Dyke, and more. Added Value Description: (7 min) Never-before-seen candid videos as Carol's biggest fans and celebrity admirers offer behind-the-scenes memories of how Carol made a difference in their lives.

Come Out in Jesus Name Encore
OPENS APRIL 10

(PG-13) - 1 hr. 30 min.

Following a startling chain of events, the most controversial pastor in America, Greg Locke, took a 180-degree turn from his mainstream religious traditions and led his church to the brink of revival. He and a diverse group of unconventional preachers then began to spark the most important awakening in the history of the Christian Church — through the most unlikely means – by casting out demons. This fiery film documents the beginnings of their journey. “Come Out In Jesus Name” will be followed by a live simulcast event where Pastor Locke and his fellow demon slayers will lead a supernatural mass deliverance... in Jesus name.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
OPENS MARCH 31

(PG-13) - 2 hr. 14 min.

A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.

Fast X
OPENS MAY 18

(PG-13) - 2 hr. 10 min.

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who's fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything—and everyone—that Dom loves, forever.

His Only Son
OPENS MARCH 31

(PG-13) - 1 hr. 46 min.

His Only Son recounts one of the most controversial moments in the Old Testament—when Abraham was commanded by God to sacrifice his son Isaac on the mountain of Moriah. While traveling to the place of the sacrifice, alongside Isaac and two servants, Abraham is flooded with vivid memories from the years he and Sarah spent longing for the son they were promised—the son he must now lay upon the altar.

Spinning Gold
OPENS MARCH 31

(R) - 2 hr. 17 min.

A biopic of 1970s record producer Neil Bogart, co-founder of Casablanca Records.

The Journey: A Musical Special from Andrea Bocelli
OPENS APRIL 2

(NR) - 1 hr. 30 min.

Combining world-class musical performances with intimate conversations across the awe-inspiring Italian countryside, this musical special is an exploration of the moments that define us, the songs that inspire us, and the relationships that connect us to what matters most.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 20th Anniversary
OPENS APRIL 13

(PG-13) - 4 hr. 20 min.

In the conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, as armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied only by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power. Added Value Description: (10 min) An introduction from Elijah Wood (Frodo) discussing the impact of the LOTR trilogy and why fans return again and again to immerse themselves in this story world. With recent footage captured at LA Comic Con of the World Premiere of the brand new LOTR Roleplaying tabletop game, Elijah takes audiences through this limited fan event with a celebrity cast to raise support for Extra Life for Kids, a program of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2D
OPENS APRIL 5

(PG) - 1 hr. 32 min.

After finding himself in a world known as the Mushroom Kingdom, A Brooklyn plumber Mario must travel through this world with a princess named Peach and a mushroom named Toad to find his brother Luigi and save the world from a ruthless fire-breathing monster called Bowser.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2D (Spanish Dubbed)
OPENS APRIL 8

(PG) - 1 hr. 32 min.

UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
OPENS APRIL 8

(NR) - 3 hr. 0 min.

UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on April 8, 2023, at the Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida, United States. The event will mark the promotion's second visit to Miami and first since UFC 42 in April 2003. A UFC Middleweight Championship rematch between current champion Alex Pereira (also former Glory Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion) and former champion Israel Adesanya is expected to headline the event. The pairing previously met at UFC 281 in which Pereira captured the title by fifth round knockout. The two also previously met twice in kickboxing matchups. The first in April 2016 which Pereira won by unanimous decision. Their second meeting took place at Glory of Heroes 7 in March 2017 which Pereira won by third round knockout.

Come Out in Jesus Name Encore - April 10