The Little Theatre’s Black Cinema Series, presented in partnership with the Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ), screens both scripted and non-fiction films about the Black experience.
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Series
Birth – Feb. 19
WINTER WEDNESDAYS | 35MM FILM | Wednesday, February 19 at 7:30pm | A young boy attempts to convince a woman that he is her dead husband reborn. Starring Nicole Kidman; Directed by Jonathan Glazer (The Zone of Interest).
Every Little Thing – Feb. 20 & 22
ONE TAKE DOC SERIES | A woman in Hollywood cares for injured hummingbirds, experiencing personal growth as she witnesses their fragility and resilience.
WXXI Classical Presents
SERIES | WXXI Classical Presents is a series of films that are related to classical music in some way, co-produced by WXXI Classical and The Little Theatre. Selected by classical music hosts Julia Figueras, Brenda Tremblay and Mona Seghatoleslami, each film chosen exemplifies the power of music in an exciting or non-traditional narrative way.
Exhibiting Forgiveness – Feb. 21
BLACK CINEMA SERIES | Friday, February 21 at 7:30pm | A Black artist on the path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, a recovering addict desperate to reconcile. Together, they struggle and learn that forgetting might be a greater challenge than forgiving.
The Bloody Lady – Feb. 24
WORLD OF ANIMATION | Monday, February 24 at 7:30pm | Elisabeth lives a charmed life in a castle, but when she takes ill one day in the forest, and gifts her heart away, her sunny disposition quickly turns murderous and vampiric… A crown jewel of Slovak animation, this fusion of gothic horror and classic children’s animation is based on the folk tale often cited as the inspiration for Dracula.
Back to the Future – Jun 11, 2022
Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the eccentric scientist Doc Brown.
Swan Lake: Jun 26 + Jul 3, 2022
This classic fairytale represents the battle between good and evil, and the attempt of love to conquer all.
The Breaking Ice – Feb. 26
WINTER WEDNESDAYS | Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30pm | Young urbanite Haofeng feels lost and adrift on China’s northern border. By chance, he goes on a tour led by Nana, a charming guide who instantly fascinates him. She introduces him to Xiao, and the three bond quickly.
Insomnia – Mar. 5
WINTER WEDNESDAYS | 35MM FILM | Wednesday, March 5 at 7:30pm | Directed by Christopher Nolan, a police detective is sent to investigate a teenage girl’s murder to a small Alaskan fishing town where he accidentally shoots his co-detective and is afflicted by insomnia brought by the guilt. Starring Robin Williams, Al Pacino, and Hilary Swank.
The World According To Allee Willis – Mar. 8
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY | Saturday, March 8 at 3:30pm | Willis, songwriter of the “Friends” theme and Earth Wind & Fire’s hit “September,” began filming her life as a kid in the 1950s in Detroit and never stopped.
The Secret of Kells – Mar. 16
WORLD OF ANIMATION | Sunday, March 16 at 7:00pm | A young boy in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids is beckoned to adventure when a celebrated master illuminator arrives with an ancient book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers.
Sally – Mar. 20 & 22
ONE TAKE DOC SERIES | March 20 & 22 | Sally Ride’s groundbreaking journey as the first American woman in space concealed a deeply personal story. Her life partner, Tam O’Shaughnessy, unveils their covert 27-year romance and its accompanying sacrifices.
Nope: Film + Discussion – Jul 22, 2022
BLACK CINEMA SERIES | Friday, July 22 at 7:30pm | Little Theatre 1 | The new film from Jordan Peele. Caretakers at a California horse ranch encounter a mysterious force that affects human and animal behavior. Starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Steven Yeun.
Redline – Mar. 24
STAFF PICKS | Monday, March 24 at 7:30pm | A story about the most popular racing event in the galaxy, the Redline, and the various racers who compete in it.