Update: tonight’s virtual Q&A for The Waiting Game has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.
Celebrate the innovations the ABA brought to modern basketball with the new documentary The Waiting Game!
The film follows the efforts of a small nonprofit organization, the Dropping Dimes Foundation, based in Indianapolis, as it battles the NBA on behalf of aging ABA players who were led to believe they would receive long-term benefits—especially pensions—but were ultimately left without them. It’s a must-see for basketball fans and anybody that loves a good David vs Goliath story!
“A powerful documentary that re-exposes the murky backstory of one of the most popular sports organizations in the world.” Morgan Rojas, Cinemacy
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Join us as we present the new documentary from A24 titled Architecton, directed by Viktor Kossakovky.
An extraordinary journey through the material that makes up our habitat: concrete and its ancestor, stone. Filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky raises a fundamental question: how do we inhabit the world of tomorrow?
This simultaneously epic and intimate documentary is a meditation on architecture and how the design of buildings from the ancient past reveal our destructive tendencies.
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Join us for a special two nights only engagement of the acclaimed documentary Secret Mall Apartment, with both showtimes having a post-screening Q&A with the Executive Producer of the film, Ivan Williams!
This unique and thought-provoking film uncovers the astonishing true story of a group of artists who secretly built and lived in a hidden apartment inside a Rhode Island shopping mall for four years. What began as a social experiment quickly evolved into a daring statement on consumerism, space, and creativity in urban environments. Secret Mall Apartment explores the blurred lines between public and private space, art and trespass, and the courage it takes to live outside the norm.
Whether you’re a documentary film enthusiast, an urban explorer, or just intrigued by the idea of secret spaces in plain sight, these are screenings you won’t want to miss.
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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!
CLICK HERE TO RSVP and please include your full name and the full name of your guest. If you would like to bring additional guests, please share this in the notes section and our team will reach out to you. Please note that you must RSVP to reserve a ticket for this event. For security and check-in purposes, please ensure all names provided match government ID’s.
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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