Films Directed by Women and Nonbinary Persons Currently Playing
Opening This Week:
Rye Lane – Directed by Raine Allen-Miller
Yas (Vivian Oparah) and Dom (David Jonsson), two twenty-somethings both reeling from bad break-ups, connect over the course of an eventful day in South London – helping each other deal with their nightmare exes, and potentially restoring their faith in romance.
“Rye Lane” is now available on Hulu.
Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting (Documentary) – Directed by Aviva Kempner and Ben West
“Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting” is an award-winning documentary that examines the movement that is ending the use of Native American names, logos, and mascots in the world of sports and beyond. The film details the current uprising against the misappropriation of Native culture in a national reckoning about racial injustice that has succeeded in the removal of Confederate imagery, toppling statues of Christopher Columbus, and forcing corporate sponsors of Washington’s NFL team to demand it change its most offensive name. It examines the origin and proliferation of the words, images, and gestures that many Native people and their allies find offensive. “Imagining the Indian” explores the impact that stereotyping and marginalization of Native history have had on Native people. It chronicles the long social movement to eliminate mascoting.
“Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting” is now in theaters.
Shepard & Dark (Documentary) (Re-release; One Time Only Event) – Directed by Treva Wurmfeld
“Shepard & Dark” tells the story of the decades-spanning friendship between Academy Award-nominated actor and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard and eccentric, reclusive deli clerk Johnny Dark. As the two men come together to publish their lifelong correspondence at the University of Texas Press – hundreds of eloquent handwritten letters dating back to the early 1960s – their shared memories, literary ties, and one-time family bonds emerge in an indelible documentary portrait of a complex friendship rarely depicted on screen.
“Shepard & Dark” will be in theaters April 2.
Space Oddity – Directed by Kyra Sedgwick; Written by Rebecca Banner
Alex (Kyle Allen) longs to travel to outer space and finally gets the opportunity to do so thanks to a privately-funded Mars colonization program. In the midst of his rigorous preparation, he meets Daisy (Alexandra Shipp), the new girl in town who’s trying to start over. The two wayward souls connect in unexpected ways, both of them harboring secrets that they’re desperately trying to overcome. However, when questions about the legitimacy of the program and the future of his parents’ flower farm begin to crop up, Alex finds himself questioning whether it’s easier to confront his past, or fly away into the stars. In a time where nihilism about the Earth’s future is rampant, it can be difficult to find optimism about what comes next. However, “Space Oddity” is a heartwarming film that encourages living life to the fullest with those you love the most.
Read our interview with Kyra Sedgwick.
“Space Oddity” is now in theaters and available on VOD.
Living With Chucky (Documentary) – Directed by Kyra Elise Gardner
“Living With Chucky” takes an in-depth look at the groundbreaking “Child’s Play” franchise from the perspective of a filmmaker who grew up within it. Featuring interviews with cast and crew such as Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, Alex Vincent, creator Don Mancini, and much more, this personal film recounts the dedication, creativity, and sacrifice that went into making the franchise, and its long-lasting impact on the horror community.
“Living With Chucky” will be available on VOD April 4.
Hunt Club – Directed by Elizabeth Blake-Thomas
Cassandra (Mena Suvari) just lost her girlfriend and daughter, and is desperate to find help. In walks Carter (Casper Van Dien), offering her the chance to win $100k if she participates in the hunt on his island. She soon finds that other women who are there for the cash have been tied up, only to be released as the hunted. With the help of Tessa (Maya Stojan) and Lexi (Jessica Belkin), Cassandra turns the tables on the men, showing that women can be better hunters.
“Hunt Club” will be available on VOD April 4.
Trinket Box – Written and Directed by Patrycja Kepa and Acoryé White
Newlywed interracial couple, Mike (Acoryé White) and Ava (Augie Duke), move to a new home, set on starting new beginnings. But an historical evil, locked away for years, is about to break free, and wreak havoc on their relationship and their lives.
“Trinket Box” is now in theaters.
Currently Playing:
The Worst Ones (“Les Pires”) – Directed by Lise Akoka and Romane Gueret; Written by Lise Akoka, Romane Gueret, and Eleonore Gurrey (Theaters)
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV (Documentary) – Directed by Amanda Kim (Theaters)
Doctor Who Am I (Documentary) – Directed by Vanessa Yuille and Matthew Jacobs (VOD)
The Magician’s Elephant – Directed by Wendy Rogers (Netflix)
American Cherry – Written and Directed by Marcella Cytrynowicz (VOD)
Charcoal – Written and Directed by Carolina Markowicz (U.K. Theaters)
Money Shot: The Pornhub Story (Documentary) – Directed by Suzanne Hillinger (Netflix)
One Way or Another – Directed by Sara Gómez (Mubi U.K.)
Still the Water – Written and Directed by Naomi Kawase (VOD)
Split at the Root (Documentary) – Directed by Linda Goldstein Knowlton (Netflix)
The Forger – Written and Directed by Maggie Peren (Theaters)
Love at First Kiss – Directed by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa (Netflix)
Subject (Documentary) – Directed by Jennifer Tiexiera and Camilla Hall (U.K. Theaters)
Electric Malady (Documentary) – Directed by Marie Lidén (U.K. Theaters)
Note: All descriptions come from press materials, unless otherwise noted.