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City of Joy  — What would it be like to live in a place often referred to as the “the worst place in the world to be a woman”? This film follows the first class of students at a remarkable leadership center in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In this ultimately uplifting film, we witness tremendous resilience as these women transform their devastation into powerful forms of leadership. The film features Eve Ensler of The Vagina Monologues who helped build the City of Joy. Workshop to follow.

SuperSapiens  — As artificial intelligence rapidly blurs the boundaries between man and machine, we face an astonishing question: are we witnessing the rise of a new human species? On this wild ride to the frontier of science, discover the new and fascinating ways technology is co-creating a new collective consciousness.

RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World   —  This is the story of a profound, and until now, missing chapter in the history of American music: the Native American influence. This deeply insightful film reveals how some of our most treasured artists — Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Link Wray, Jimi Hendrix, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Robbie Robertson, Randy Castillo, and others — found their inspiration in ancient, sacred melodies and infused them with a desire to rise. Workshop to follow.

Entanglement  —   We are all connected. Jason James’ new film Entanglement explores the web of connections weaved over a lifetime lived. Ben Layten (Thomas Middleditch, star of Silicon Valley), after recovering from a botched suicide attempt, discovers that he almost had an adopted sister and attempts to bring Hanna (Jess Weixler) into his life. By invoking the phenomenon of quantum entanglement, or the idea that souls can mirror each other no matter the distance apart, this intelligently funny and poignant film asks us to trust the Universe and delight in the little ways that life is connected.

Short Films Program  — including "Holistic Life Foundation: Breathing Life Into A Community" where three guys return to their childhood neighborhood to revitalize the community and foster hope in the youth through yoga and mindfulness techniques. Also in "Today I Acknowledge" you'll be deeply touched when random strangers on the street are asked to pause from their busy lives and acknowledge each other with sincerity. More short films to be announced!

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