One Take Documentary Series
Steal This Story, Please!
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 7:00pm
Little Theatre 5 – The Jack Garner Theatre (8 Winthrop St.)
Doors open at 6:30pm
Additional showtimes starting May 1, to be announced.
Regular ticket prices
Tickets available online in advance, at our box office during open hours, or at the door (if available).
Accessibility at this Screening
• Closed Captions (accessibility device)
• Hearing Amplification (accessibility device or hearing loop)
Undeterred by armed soldiers, smooth-talking politicians, and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. Steal This Story, Please! is a gripping portrait of the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. From the frontlines of global conflicts to the organized chaos of her daily news show Democracy Now!, Goodman broadcasts stories and voices routinely silenced by commercial media.
Oscar-nominated filmmakers Carl Deal and Tia Lessin (Trouble the Water, The Janes) take us behind the scenes with the warm, wisecracking granddaughter of an Orthodox rabbi — raised in a tradition of asking hard questions – as she navigates a news landscape reshaped by technology, corporate consolidation, and political assaults on truth itself. Urgent, provocative and unexpectedly funny, Steal This Story, Please! is both a call to action and a celebration of resistance, posing the question: what happens to democracy when the press surrenders to power?
Stay after the screening for a pre-recorded Q&A with journalist and documentary subject Amy Goodman, recorded especially for The Little.
(Unfortunately Amy will no longer be joining us in person, as was previously announced.)
Not Rated | 1 hr 41 mins | Documentary | 2026
USA | English
DCP | MTuckman Media
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Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)
Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) is a venue for the exchange of ideas and a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) that was founded in 1977. As a center for thoughtful contemporary art, RoCo provides unique encounters for audiences and extraordinary opportunities for artists. As part of our mission, we offer thoughtful contemporary art programming of all disciplines, support and exhibit artists who address important social and political issues through their artwork, and advocate for a more just and equitable art community. Learn more.
About the series
One Take Documentary Series
The Little’s One Take Documentary Series is a monthly film series, presenting a unique mix of documentaries — ranging from film festival favorites to unheralded gems — followed by panel discussions and filmmaker Q&As. Read more
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