Alex Ross Perry’s Pavements is coming to The Frida Cinema!
An ambitious blend of narrative, scripted, documentary, musical, and metatextual form, the fil intimately shows the band preparing for their sold out 2022 reunion tour while simultaneously tracking their preparations for a musical based on their songs, a museum devoted to their history, and a big-budget Hollywood biopic inspired by their saga as the most important band of a generation.
Starring Joe Keery, Jason Schwartzman, Nat Wolff, Fred Hechinger, Logan Miller, Griffin Newman, Tim Heidecker, Michael Esper, Zoe Lister-Jones, Kathryn Gallagher, and as themselves….the band Pavement.
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Just added: director Rex Miller will also be joining us for the Q&A!
Harley Flanagan is coming to The Frida Cinema for a very special post-screening Q&A of the new doc about his life–Harley Flanagan: Wired For Chaos!
From his harsh childhood in the burnt-out Lower East Side, musician Harley Flanagan burst onto the punk music scene at age 11 as drummer for his aunt’s band, the Stimulators. The founder of the Cro-Mags tells his incredible story, while interviews with hard rockers and icons like Flea, Ice-T, Henry Rollins, and Anthony Bourdain add insights. Featuring gritty footage of NYC’s downtown 1970s and 80s music scene, this passionate film showcases Harley’s against-the-odds transformation from chaos to peace, driven by music, family, and personal growth.
Directed by Rex Miller, the film promises to be a singular look into the life of a hardcore punk icon.
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For one night only, experience the untold story of one of the most quietly revolutionary bands of the British Invasion. Hung Up On A Dream is a time-traveling journey through the music, memories, and magic of The Zombies—a band whose shimmering harmonies and baroque pop brilliance gave us Time of the Season, She’s Not There, and the immortal Odessey and Oracle.
Directed by musician and filmmaker Robert Schwartzman, this deeply personal documentary blends rare archival footage, intimate new interviews, and vivid visual storytelling to explore how a group of teenagers from St. Albans crafted songs that still sound ahead of their time. It’s a love letter to resilience, creativity, and the strange, beautiful alchemy of a band that never quite fit the mold—but changed music anyway.
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Step into the world of Twin Peaks through the eyes of its most enigmatic and beloved character as we presented the new documentary I Know Catherine, The Log Lady. Directed by Richard Green (who you will recognize from his mesmerizing role in Mulholland Drive), this intimate documentary paints a vivid portrait of Catherine E. Coulson, the actress who brought Margaret Lanterman—the Log Lady—to life. More than a behind-the-scenes look, the film delves into Coulson’s rich theatrical career, her deep friendships, and her unwavering dedication to her craft, even in her final days.
Featuring interviews with David Lynch, Kyle MacLachlan, Mark Frost, and Jenny Sullivan, the documentary offers a rare glimpse into Coulson’s personal and professional journey. It showcases her enduring legacy in the world of television and theater, highlighting her warmth, generosity, and the profound impact she had on those around her.
Stick around after the screening for an in-person Q&A with Mr. Richard Green himself!
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Join Sikhlens Film Festival as they present a special free screening of Nisha Pahuja’s To Kill A Tiger!
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Ranjit, a farmer in India, takes on the fight of his life when he demands justice for his 13-year-old daughter, the victim of a brutal gang rape. His decision to support his daughter is virtually unheard of, and his journey unprecedented.
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The Encampments is a groundbreaking documentary that chronicles the Columbia University Gaza Solidarity Encampment and the international wave of student activism it ignited. Executive Produced by Grammy Award-winning artist Macklemore, the film is directed by Kei Pritsker, a journalist and producer at Break Through News, and award-winning filmmaker Michael T. Workman (Meantime).
Through exclusive footage and intimate interviews, The Encampments provides an unprecedented look atone of the most significant student movements in modern history. The film captures the passion, resilience, and challenges faced by students who risked everything to demand justice. The film delves into how universities responded with mass arrests and force rather than engagement and dialogue, and it sheds light on the institutions’ efforts to suppress student activism. In doing so, it offers a deeper understanding of both the power and the costs of grassroots movements.
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See It On 16mm is once again invading The Frida, and this time they’re bringing a print of the legendary documentary Gimme Shelter, which celebrates its 45th anniversary this year!
A detailed chronicle of the famous 1969 tour of the United States by the British rock band The Rolling Stones, which culminated with the disastrous and tragic concert held on December 6 at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival, an event of historical significance, as it marked the end of an era: the generation of peace and love suddenly became the generation of disillusionment.
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Our 4/20 Weekend comes to a close with the legendary 3 hour documentary Woodstock. This pick comes directly from Finn, who is our second Volunteer Of The Month for April!
An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation through cleanup, with historic access to insiders, blistering concert footage, and portraits of the concertgoers; negative and positive aspects are shown, from drug use by performers to naked fans sliding in the mud, from the collapse of the fences by the unexpected hordes to the surreal arrival of National Guard helicopters with food and medical assistance for the impromptu city of 500,000.
Two nights only. Don’t miss this epic picture of peace, music, and love on the big screen!
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As Alina undergoes a transformative metamorphosis into Legerin, her personal evolution mirrors the broader transformation within the Women Life Freedom movement. Commencing in Cuba, her engagements with the Zapatistas in Mexico, her journey through Europe and exploration of the Kurdish cause in Syria symbolize a convergence of struggles. These experiences forge vital connections between seemingly distant realities, significantly contributing to the overarching fight for women’s rights globally.
Through the lens of Alina’s journey, Legerin: In Search of Alina provides a compelling insight into why women around the world draw inspiration from the Women Life Freedom movement. The film captures not only Alina’s unique and transformative experiences but also sheds light on the broader message of women’s agency, resilience, and the pursuit of a life free from oppressive structures.
This film will be presented in its original Spanish and Kurdish languages with English subtitles.
The Los Angeles Kurdish Film Festival (LAKFF) is a vibrant cultural celebration showcasing the rich diversity of Kurdish stories from Kurdistan and the Kurdish diaspora. Through compelling films, this festival brings to light the complexities of Kurdish identity, history, and the ongoing struggles faced by Kurdish communities worldwide. With a diverse lineup of feature films, documentaries, and short films, LAKFF offers a platform for Kurdish filmmakers to share their voices, fostering dialogue and understanding around universal themes like displacement, resilience, and cultural preservation.
This program is a venue rental engagement. Member discounts and Frida Cinema comp passes not valid. The views and opinions expressed in this program do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of The Frida Cinema or its staff.
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For half a decade, Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist, filmed his community of Masafer Yatta being destroyed by Israel’s occupation. He built an unlikely alliance with an Israeli journalist that wanted to join his fight. The result is the Academy Award winning documentary No Other Land.
Director’s Statement: We’re making this film together, a Palestinian-Israeli group of activists and filmmakers, because we want to stop the ongoing expulsion of the community of Masafer Yatta, and resist the reality of Apartheid we were born into–from opposite, unequal sides. Reality around us is becoming scarier, more violent, more oppressive, every day–and we are very weak in front of it. We can only shout out something radically different, this film–which at its core, is a proposal for an alternate way Israelis and Palestinians can live in this land–not as oppressor and oppressed, but in full equality.
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