Filmmaker Michael Showalter’s (The Big Sick) new drama is an intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. In the 1970s and 80s, Tammy Faye (Jessica Chastain) and her husband, Jim Bakker (Andrew Garfield), rose from humble beginnings to create PTL, the world’s largest religious broadcasting network and theme park, and were revered for their message of love, acceptance and prosperity. Tammy Faye was legendary for her indelible eyelashes, her idiosyncratic singing, and her eagerness to embrace people from all walks of life. However, it wasn’t long before financial improprieties, scheming rivals, and scandal toppled their carefully constructed empire. (PG-13, 126 mins)

“While Showalter relishes the camp value of the film’s costumes, makeup, and set design, make no mistake: This is a sympathetic portrait.” – Katie Rife, AV Club

“As Tammy Faye, Chastain delivers a career-best performance, completely transforming into this larger-than-life TV figure. Without a single false note, Chastain embodies everything that made Tammy Faye such a remarkable character to watch.” – Mina Takla, AwardsWatch

Opens Friday, September 24!

Saturday, September 25th at 4pm!

Winners Indie filmmaking at its grassroots best! Local filmmakers had 2 days to make a 5-7 minute short film. See what the local talent created! In this screening filmmakers compete for Audience Favorite and The Best Of the 48HFP Hampton Roads. The 48HFP is like improv for filmmakers. In early August, they draw their genre, character, line of dialogue and a prop from a hat and then have 2 days to make their film.

Sunday, Sept. 26 at 4pm | Free Admission

Since its earlier 2019 premiere at Norfolk’s Old Dominion University Tech Theater, “THE BLACK WALNUT” has had some additional edits and, in this COVID-impacted world, has still managed to find some new legs; screenings being scheduled at multiple DMV locations and even being booked for a California premiere. Come join us and take a look at the local premiere of this newly edited film, an important dramatic documentary that tells the story of 6 men on an extraordinary prostate cancer journey, their recruitment in an army to spread the word about the African-American prostate cancer disparity. September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness month and the film features 9 actual prostate cancer survivors, a urologist and a medical oncologist in dramatic roles. Don’t miss seeing “THE BLACK WALNUT” while it is still in its own early stages of awareness, before its new found legs become wings, and this Telly Award-winning film gets critical national notice. Join Us! and Spread the Word! ADMISSION IS FREE!

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Featuring interviews with Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cornel West, and Naomi Klein, The Big Scary “S” Word explores the rich history of the American socialist movement. Weaving together hidden episodes of history and verité footage, the film shows that, contrary to popular belief, socialism is in fact deeply American and led to popular government programs such as public schools and Medicare. Activists and journalists explain how the 2008 financial crisis, the Wall Street bailout, the Occupy Movement, and the ascension of politicians like Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez have pushed a new generation to embrace the language of socialism. (82 mins)

“With its alternate ideas for addressing urgent societal and economic needs, Bridge’s educational documentary helps envision other ways of getting things done, at a time when there’s ever more that needs doing.” – Nicolas Rapold, Nw York Times

“A rousing, well-edited study about the possibilities of democratic socialism.” – Richard von Busack, San Francisco Weekly

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A rising star in progressive politics and a new father, 32-year-old Ady Barkan’s life is upended when he is diagnosed with ALS. But after a confrontation with powerful Senator Jeff Flake on an airplane goes viral, catapulting him to national fame, Ady and a motley crew of activists ignite a once-in-a-generation political movement called “Be a Hero.” Together, they barnstorm across the country and empower people to confront their elected officials with emotional, personal stories to demand healthcare justice and Ady holds groundbreaking interviews with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. As Ady rises to become Politico’s Most Powerful Activist in America,” he discovers that collective action and speaking truth to power offers hope for this family and millions of others. A rare 100% on Rotten Tomatoes! (96 mins)

“A pure shot of inspiration.” – Nick Allen, RogerEbert.com

“A fierce, and dying, health care advocate shows us what John Lewis meant by Good trouble.” – Roger Moore, Movie Nation

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Film director Lou Jenet has set her sensual drama during the gay nineties of urbane Paris in 1895. Pierre Louÿs is a Parisian dandy and poet on the verge of fame. Pierre and his friend Henri De Régnier are both madly in love with Marie de Heredia (Noemie Merlant of Portrait of a Lady on Fire), the cheeky daughter of their mentor. Despite her feelings for Pierre, Marie eventually marries Henri who has a better situation. Badly hurt, Pierre leaves for Algeria where he meets Zohra, a bewitching local girl with whom he shares a tumultuous relationship and a passion for erotic photography. One year later, Pierre returns to Paris with Zohra and begins a relationship anew with Marie. In French with subtitles. (107 mins)

“Between eroticism and seduction, Lou Jeunet describes with pleasure the emergence of a woman who discovers the joys of emancipation in all its forms.” – – Avoir Alire

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