In Motherland, writer/director Jasmin Mozaffari tells the story of Babak (Bahtash Fazlali), an Iranian immigrant who has found love in America in 1979. However, this is also a time when Iranians are viewed with suspicion on American soil. After accepting an invitation to meet his fiancé’s parents, he nervously attempts to connect with his potential in-laws….
Directed by Justine Triet, Anatomy of a Fall tells the story of one woman’s fight for her innocence after her husband mysteriously dies in front of her at home. Performances within the film are muted, but therein lies their power. The relationship between this mother and her son feels earnest and honest as they attempt to hold…
Set in 1975, Kanaval tells the story of Rico (Rayan Dieudonne), a young boy who lives with his mother on the coast of Haiti. However, when a playful jaunt into an annual celebration goes terrifyingly wrong, he and his mother flee to Quebec to find refuge. After taking up with an older couple who welcome them into…
Who knew that financial movies about the world finance would become so hot? After the success of Johnson’s BlackBerry earlier this year, Dumb Money is another film that speaks to the role of technology and its impact on the world of finance. However, unlike BlackBerry, Dumb Money embraces the ridiculous nature of truth with style and flair that makes the movie a…
Set in 1920s Tianjin, China, 100 Yards tells the story of Shen (Jacky Heung), a young man who is passionate about taking over his father’s martial arts school. To decide the fate of the academy, Shen faces off against Qi (Andy On), the master’s top apprentice, in a battle for ownership. However, after the contest is decided,…
Rudolph lives is simple life. Working hard at his job, he returns home to his wife and family with affection in his eyes. His love for his children and his marriage reveal a compassion that is both heartfelt and heartwarming. He works long hours in order to provide for them, and is respected by others…
Directed by Kasey Lum, Bloom tells the story of a woman (Jodi Balfour) who returns home, only to find it empty. While she was out, her girlfriend has cleared out her clothes and abandoned the relationship. Left only with the plant that she had purchased as a gift for her lover, the woman grieves the loss by…
Racial issues aren’t funny. But the way that we engage it as a culture can be laughable. In American Fiction, Thelonius ‘Monk’ Ellison (Jeffrey Wright) is a well-respected professor of English literature but he is struggling to leave his mark on the literary world himself. His latest novel has failed to catch on with publicists who…
Death of a Whistleblower tells the true story of Luyanda Masinda (Noxolo Dlamini), a reporter who is compelled into action when her friend, Stanley, is suspiciously murdered. Stanley was working on an explosive story about government corruption and Luyinda scours his laptop for information. As she peels back the incredible layers of fraud, she encounters Albert…
The Umbrella Men: Escape from Robben Island dives right into the action almost immediately after the events of the first film. After saving the Goema Club, Jerome, Keisha, Morty, Mila and Auntie Val have settled into the sweet life of success. However, Tariq has not forgotten their duplicity and vows revenge. Soon after, the men find…
