The film by Farihah Lara Zaman, Jeff David Reichert, and Jim McKay documents a 2019 political action by the New Sanctuary Coalition, where volunteers circle the New York Immigration Court in solidarity with migrants facing deportation. It highlights the struggles within the U.S. immigration system and advocates for social justice.
American Theater, directed by Nicholas Clark and Dylan Frederick, explores the intersection of art and politics as a canceled theater director gathers conservatives in Georgia for a revenge musical inspired by the Salem witch trials. Amidst rehearsal chaos and personal turmoil, the narrative delves into themes of cancel culture and political aspirations.
In Jinho Myung's 2024 film, a Thai-American brother and sister cope with their mother's death in New York. Jamie, portrayed by Caledonia Abbey, connects with nature and struggles with her chef boyfriend's overbearing cultural assumptions. The film features graphic cooking techniques that may disturb some viewers. The runtime is 87 minutes.
The Quay Brothers' first feature in 20 years, inspired by Bruno Schulz's writings, follows Jozef on a ghostly train journey to a dying father's Sanatorium. Here, time is elusive, administered by the dubious Doctor Gotard. The 76-minute film intricately blends live-action and stop-motion animation, exploring themes of death and consciousness.