Ngozi Onwurah’s radically ahead-of-its-time Afrofuturist vision Welcome II The Terrordome made history as the first theatrically distributed British feature directed by a Black woman, and thirty years later, it’s coming back to the big screen in a brand new 4K restoration thanks to Janus Films.

Largely dismissed upon its release by critics unable to see the urgency in its evocation of a gritty dystopia in which Black people have been relegated to living in a slum called the Terrordome, where simmering racial tension threatens to boil over in the wake of a young boy’s death.

Onwurah’s fusion of political commentary and genre spectacle looks extremely prescient now, and her ability to build an entire cosmology that connects the history of slavery to present-day police brutality is nothing less than visionary.

A world-famous orchestra conductor discovers the brother he never knew he had: a school cafeteria worker who plays trombone in a local marching band. Detecting his brother’s exceptional musical talent, he takes it upon himself to rectify the injustice of fate. This is The Marching Band, coming to The Frida Cinema starting on September 11th, 2026. 

The film premiered at Cannes Film Festival and became a French box office sensation. Starring Benjamin Lavernhe (My Donkey, My Lover & I) and Pierre Lottin (The Stranger), the film is an equally dramatic and comedic crowd-pleaser!

A family on the verge of a breakdown.

Little Miss Sunshine, one of the biggest breakout indie hits of all time, is coming back to The Frida Cinema in a brand new 4K restoration!

A family loaded with quirky, colorful characters piles into an old van and road trips to California for little Olive to compete in a beauty pageant.

Featuring the all-star cast of Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear, Alan Arkin, Paul Dano, and Abigail Breslin, Little Miss Sunshine is the kind of movie that makes you laugh until your sides hurt, then quietly punches you right in the heart. Don’t miss it back on the big screen for its 20th anniversary!

It’s Buddy time, folks!

Remember Buddy? The bright orange unicorn and star of that classic childrens’ television show who brought joy and life lessons into your living room? Inside the colorful world of “It’s Buddy!”, a group of children spend their days singing, dancing, and helping Buddy spread happiness. But when one child refuses to play along, Buddy is not pleased…he’s not pleased at all. 

From Casper Kelly, the creator of Too Many Cooks, comes this new hilarious, creepy, and downright disturbing descent into pop culture madness. It’s Buddy! 

Just added: legendary LA Times columnist Gustavo Arellano will be joining us in person to introduce the screening on Wednesday, September 16th @ 7:30PM!

Mexico’s most iconic concert comes to U.S. theaters on September 15th and 16th, celebrating Mexican Independence Day and commemorating the 10th anniversary of Juan Gabriel’s passing. It’s Juan Gabriel: Mi Primer Bellas Artes!

Experience his legendary first performance at Mexico City’s “Palacio de Bellas Artes” in 1990—a landmark event that forever transformed Mexican music. More than three decades later, this historic concert returns in a special theatrical release with newly restored picture and sound, plus an exclusive new opening featuring never-before-seen rehearsal footage from Juan Gabriel’s personal archive that offers a unique glimpse into the making of this unforgettable night.

Every song, every standing ovation, and every iconic moment has been revitalized, allowing longtime fans and new audiences to experience this extraordinary performance like never before. Celebrate the timeless legacy of Juan Gabriel on the big screen in this once-in-a-generation cinematic event.

The Hustler isn’t what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is.

The Color of Money, Martin Scorsese’s electrifying sequel to The Hustler, is coming back to The Frida Cinema in a brand new 4K restoration to celebrate its 40th anniversary!

Paul Newman (who won his long-awaited Oscar for this film) returns as “Fast” Eddie Felson, now a veteran pool player who spots raw talent in cocky young hustler Vincent, played by Tom Cruise, and decides to take him under his wing.

Boasting Scorsese’s kinetic direction and one of the coolest soundtracks of the ’80s, The Color of Money is a swaggering portrait of mentorship and the thrill of the game.

Paris Is Burning is coming back to The Frida Cinema as part of our Nu-Classics series, hosted by Maggie Mae Fish! And this month, her guest is Kat Blaque! Stick around after the film for a conversation between the two of them! 

Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City’s African American and Latinx Harlem drag ball scene. Made over seven years, Paris Is Burning offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion “houses,” from fierce contests for trophies, to house mothers offering sustenance in a world rampant with homophobia and transphobia, racism, AIDS, and poverty.

Featuring legendary voguers, drag queens, and trans women, including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza, Paris Is Burning brings it, celebrating the joy of movement, the force of eloquence, and the draw of community.