Francesco
Directed by Evgeny Afineevsky, Francesco explores Pope Francis’ work as a religious icon and thought leader. It serves as a great primer on the life and work of this important contemporary humanitarian.
SXSW: The Fallout
A teenager survives a mass shooting at her high school but must learn to deal with the after effects of her trauma.
SXSW: Soy Cubana
A new documentary follows a Cuban acapella quartet as they travel to the US to perform. Also offers a window into modern day Cuba.
SXSW: Executive Order/ Medida Provisória
A dystopian thriller set in future Rio de Janeiro follows a lawyer whose fight for social reparations for descendents of African slaves backfires. The corrupt Brazilian government seeks to repatriate black citizens to Africa with disastrous results.
SXSW: Luchadoras
A new documentary follows three luchadoras in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, known as one of the most dangerous cities in the world, especially for women.