An ex gang member’s love for pigs spurs him on a life-risking mission to uncover the truth behind ‘bacon’. Director and Activist Joey Carbstrong goes undercover with fellow activists to infiltrate and expose the deeply ingrained corruption and heartbreaking abuse that lies at the heart of the UK’s ‘pork industry’
9 stars DocumentaryIn the 1400’s, Rumpelstiltskin is imprisoned inside a small jade figurine. In modern-day Los Angeles, the recently widowed wife of a police officer, with baby in tow, finds her way into a witch’s shop and purchases a certain figurine, resulting in the cackling beast being freed and demanding possession of the baby.
5 stars HorrorAn eye-opening documentary, The Creepy Line reveals the stunning degree to which society is manipulated by Google and Facebook and blows the lid off the remarkably subtle – hence powerful – manner in which they do it.
6 stars DocumentaryRory Scovel takes the stage at Minneapolis’ Goodale Theater to offer his observations on such disparate subjects as religion, sex, mushrooms, vaccines, parenting an eight-year-old, and much more in this standup special. The South Carolina native interweaves improvised moments with meta-commentary on the subtle art of stand-up as he riffs on some of the most awkward aspects of seemingly taboo yet universal topics – all with a dose of his amiable southern charm.
6 stars ComedyJenny Slate proves that being brave for love is worth it—even when it comes to pushing out a baby, stalking your therapist, or trusting your partner to not destroy you.
5 stars ComedyJamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world.
7 stars Drama History MusicTwelve year old Zaffan lives in a small rural community in Malaysia. In full puberty, she realizes that her body is changing at an alarming rate. Her friends turn away from her when a mass hysteria hits the school. Fear spreads and a doctor intervenes to chase away the demon that haunts the girls. Like a tiger harassed and dislodged from its habitat, Zaffan decides to reveal its true nature, its fury, its rage and its beauty.
6 stars Drama HorrorThe past collides with the present in this excavation of the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam: a journey from World War II to recent years of pandemic and protest and a provocative, life-affirming reflection on memory, time and what’s to come.
8 stars DocumentaryHenry Adams, a socially awkward man seeking help for his condition accepts an invitation to a self help group that is more than it seems. Danger is around every corner as Henry goes deeper into the treatment.
2 stars Horror ThrillerCash is trying to live a quiet, honest life in a small Appalachian town. When a vicious crime boss forces him back into her services, he soon learns he’s capable of anything — even killing — to protect his family and his home.
7 stars Action Crime Thriller