Tender and honest, this is a story about people just trying to feel okay, and the messy, heartfelt ways they connect along the way.
“Birita”
A documentary that’s also an act of love between a son trying to reconnect with his mother in the language they both understand best.
“Project Hail Mary”
The kind of smart, optimistic sci-fi that’s hard not to root for, and one that blends brains and hope in a way that’s irresistible.
“Mam”
A heartfelt, deeply personal portrait of culinary ambition that captures the messy, passionate reality of chasing a dream.
“#WhileBlack”
This timely and vital documentary offers a powerful look at how everyday people are reshaping accountability and recording history in real time.
“Heartworm”
The idea of bereaved parents turning to a virtual ecosystem to hold onto what they’ve lost is emotionally rich territory, but the movie just can’t get out of its own way.
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