Grey Gardens is a hypnotic, tragic and affectionate classic, featuring 79-year-old Edith Bouvier Beale and her daughter Edie, the aunt and cousin of Jackie Kennedy. Sharing a decaying seaside mansion with countless cats and rodents, the disarmingly eccentric duo competes for attention, revealing a complex relationship, as well as some famously far-out fashion experiments.
Rec. Grade Levels Archives: 12
5 Girls
Over the course of 2 years, 5 Girls follows 5 strong young women between the ages of 13 and 17, exploring the ways these girls discover the resources necessary to successfully navigate the rocky waters of adolescence.
93 Queen
Set in the Hasidic enclave of Borough Park, Brooklyn, 93QUEEN follows a group of tenacious Hasidic women who create the first all-female volunteer ambulance corps in New York City. With unprecedented — and insider — access, the film offers up a unique portrayal of empowered women who fight to change their own community from within.
The Agronomist
Through historical footage and intimate interviews, The Agronomist examines the life of Jean Dominique, the human rights activist and radio host whose voice inspired the spirit of revolution against Haiti’s dictatorial regime.
The Athlete
Seamlessly blending autobiography, biopic, drama, and documentary, The Athlete is a moving examination of Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila and his ceaseless journey for greatness.