Reston Community Center will screen News & Documentary Emmy-nominee AMERICAN BOMBING: THE ROAD TO APRIL 19th on Monday, 10/13/25 as part of the Washington West Film Festival. Producer Mahrya MacIntire will participate in a Talk Back session after the screening.

On April 19, 1995, the Oklahoma City bombing became the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism against the government in U.S. history. “An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th” examines the details of that day, the experiences of the people there, the hunt for the perpetrators, the pivotal moments of the trial and its effects still felt today.

Highly decorated Navy SEAL Marcus Capone returns from Afghanistan and attempts to readjust to civilian life. But years of unprecedented warfare have left Marcus with treatment-defiant PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and severe depression beyond what current government treatment options can effectively address. Fearing for Marcus’ life, his wife, Amber, finds hope in a groundbreaking therapy combining two powerful psychedelics unapproved for use in the U.S., but with seemingly limitless applications.

Allyson Felix is the most decorated track and field athlete of all time. At the peak of her career, Felix happily discovers she is pregnant with her first child. But the pinnacle of Felix’s personal and professional life turns into a public flashpoint when she takes on Nike’s stance on maternal protections. She never intended to become another Norma Rae or Erin Brokovich; nonetheless she had to do what she knew was right regardless of the personal risk.

Preceded by the short film THE LIFE WE HAVE

In a country where eligible men outnumber women by 30 million, three perpetual bachelors join an intensive seven-day dating camp led by one of China’s most sought-after dating coaches in a last-ditch effort to find a girl, and love.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Ron Howard’s Academy Award-winning APOLLO 13. The film recounts the true story of astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) and Fred Haise (Bill Paxton), who embarked on the eponymous space odyssey that became one of the tensest rescue missions in NASA history.

Please join us as we celebrate the landmark film and pay tribute to Jim Lovell Jr.’s legacy. Senator and recent NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will join us for a post-screening panel as we explore the film’s cultural impact, the real-life heroism of the Apollo mission, and a look ahead to the future of space exploration with Artemis II’s planned return to the Moon in 2026.

As part of Arts in the Park at Reston Town Center, and in partnership with the Reston Town Center Association, we’re thrilled to present a free, family-friendly outdoor screening of SHREK—just in time to celebrate the film’s 25th anniversary this spring! Grab your blankets, bring your little ogres, and join us for a fairy tale evening full of laughs and adventure. It’s going to be ogre-the-top fun!

Track legend Edwin Moses will be joining us for the screening and a post-screening Q&A!

Moses – 13 Steps tells the inspiring story of one of the most extraordinary athletes in the history of sport. Edwin Moses finds his discipline by chance and teaches himself one of the most difficult track events in athletics — the 400-meter hurdles. A historic winning streak follows: nine years, nine months, and nine days unbeaten. The film illuminates Moses’ journey from his childhood in segregated America and his formative years at Morehouse College to his iconic victories at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics. Edwin Moses is a scientist, engineer, and humanitarian, an advocate of equality, fairness and integrity in sport — and one of the greatest athletes of all time.

Following his wife’s recent passing, single father Lucky finds himself navigating the challenges of raising his son Mason, who has Down syndrome. Mason is an 11-year-old exuberant boy who enjoys drawing and watching baseball with his dad. Seeking solace, Lucky and Mason embark on a journey across Metro Atlanta to attend their first baseball game together. Throughout their day-long trip, they encounter Murphy’s Law. From car breakdowns to missed trains, the duo faces a series of obstacles that test their relationship with each other. Despite the setbacks, they persevere, determined to reach the game. Together, Lucky and Mason learn that healing does not await them at the mountaintop, but can be found with every step along the path. “Color Book” provides an intimate portrait of a father and son while exploring the experiences of raising a child with Down syndrome, highlighting the strength and resilience that emerge from their bond.

Join RTCA and the Washington West Film Festival to kick off this “spooky season” with a showing of the Tim Burton classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas, which will coincide with Disney’s release of a new 4k blu-ray of the blockbuster. Special guests and other fun aspects are rumored. Bring your blanket and popcorn and be ready to join in the fun of our second annual film in the park.

*this is a non-ticketed event

An emerging crisis in one of the last remaining rainforests in Central America ignites a heroic mission in PATROL. When illegal cattle ranchers decimate large swaths of rainforest, indigenous rangers join forces with an American conservationist and undercover journalists to expose the dark world of conflict beef.