All That We Love
Following the death of her family dog, Emma finds herself at a crossroads where grief and release play together. A midlife awakening is now in full throttle, and those closest to Emma feel the impact, including her best friend Stan and her rambunctious daughter Maggie. To make matters more complicated and ripe for comedic mishaps, Emma’s estranged ex-husband Andy returns to the city from Singapore down on his professional luck and aiming to rekindle things
Bonjour Tristesse
“Bonjour Tristesse is a coming-of-age romantic drama film, adapted from the 1954 novel by Françoise Sagan. The film follows Cécile and her widowed father Raymond, who are spending the summer in the south of France with his latest flame, Elsa . However, the equilibrium is disrupted by the arrival of Anne, who is an old friend of Cécile’s parents.
Easy Kind, The
Directed by Katy Chevigny, this hybrid film is a rollicking journey inspired by and starring Nashville singer Elizabeth Cook, as she breaks through the constraints of country music to become the artist that she’s meant to be. Also featuring performances by RiverRun 2023 Master of Cinema Karen Allen, Melissa Jackson, Charles Esten, and David Letterman.
Little Prayer, A
Set in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and written and directed by Winston’s own Angus MacLachlan, “A Little Prayer” follows Bill and his wife Venida as they confront the difficulties of parenting adult children. This remarkable drama highlights how hard it is to realize you can’t always solve your children’s problems.
Ma France á Moi
France has been living alone in her apartment since her husband’s death. When she hears on the radio that an NGO is connecting homeless migrants with people who are willing to welcome them, she decides, against her family’s wishes, to welcome Reza, a young Afghan broken by war and exile. Two worlds meet, and they slowly begin to help one another.
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award and was thrust into the spotlight at 21 years old. Reflecting on her life in her primary language of American Sign Language, Marlee explores the complexities of what it means to be a trailblazer. As a child, filmmaker Shoshannah Stern was inspired to believe that a Deaf woman like herself could pursue a career as an actor after seeing Matlin win
Pantone Guy, The
At 96 years old, Larry Herbert, known as “The Pantone Guy,” is a visionary whose revolutionary idea to standardize color remains largely unrecognized. Growing up in Depression-era Brooklyn, Larry entered the print and manufacturing trade during a time when color was a chaotic and subjective experience. He channeled his unique vision into creating the Pantone Matching System.
Sally
Sally Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space, but beneath her unflappable composure, she carried a secret. Revealing the romance and sacrifices of their 27 years together, Sally’s life partner, Tam O’Shaughnessy, tells the full story for the first time of this complicated and iconic astronaut.
Summer Book, The
Based on Tove Jansson’s beloved novel, “The Summer Book” tells the story of Sophia, a nine-year-old girl who is growing up fast, and her grandmother, who is nearing the end of her life. Together with Sophia’s father, they spend time at their family’s summer home on a tiny unspoiled island in the Gulf of Finland, exploring the islet, talking about life, nature, and everything but their feelings about Sophia’s mother’s death and their love for
Threesome, The
In this brand new romantic comedy from UNCSA and RiverRun alum Chad Hartigan, the stars seemingly align one fateful night for Connor—a kind and unassuming young man—as his long-time crush—the electric and irreverent Olivia—steers them into a threesome with a sweet, alluring stranger named Jenny. The encounter sparks a relationship between Connor and Olivia, but their happy romance is soon demolished when Jenny reappears in their lives, thrusting all three into a difficult and messy
