October 8-12, 2026

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HONEY BARE

After years of delighting fans as Honey The Bear, a beloved sports mascot must confront his identity as he prepares to leave the role behind.

THE PIANO

One night, a young girl discovers her father bent over the keys at the piano, sparking a lifelong bond that resonates far beyond their final note.

DEEP IN MY HEART IS A SONG

An aging country musician who’s struggling to make ends meet receives an offer for an unusual private gig. Based on the life of cowboy singer Johnny Bencomo, who plays himself in the film.

THE BOOK OF GEORGE

From Brooklyn’s concrete jungle to the heart of the Everglades, Black wildlife photographer George McKenzie Jr. is transforming his lens into a beacon of change. Swapping the weight of a gun for the promise of a camera, McKenzie captures city pigeons and rats as well as elusive panthers. A rare gem in the predominantly white canvas of wildlife photography, McKenzie is empowering kids of color to shift their gaze to conservation. George’s story is remarkably inspiring, and he embodies the capacity for change on a human level.

CANDY BAR

*An Official 2026 Sundance Film Festival Selection* A young girl thinks a man in the candy bar line looks like her dad. Their sweet interaction makes him long for fatherhood.

PLAY HARD

Nate, a workaholic drummer, spends all his time practicing, always striving for perfection. After an unexpected encounter with Yazmine, a like-minded, dedicated modern dancer, he realizes that the key to success isn’t just to work hard – sometimes it requires you to play hard.

GRUFF

A super spy risks life and limb around the world for applause from her gruff Dad, but learns the hard way: not everyone shows love the same.

SAY AS I SAY

During Shabbat service at synagogue Beth Shalom, Raquel and her daughter Eva sort through donations for the winter food drive. When Raquel answers the phone and finds herself on the receiving end of a bomb threat, she bucks all protocol and makes a striking decision.

GREETINGS FROM SUMATRA

Aga is a popular journalist who reports on world conflicts. She travels all over the world and is close to the people she meets. She doesn’t keep her distance with her viewers; she speaks to them through her phone screen, even when she is in danger. Unfortunately, during one of her reports, this time from Indonesia, through a mistake by the filmmaker, her secret comes out. Aga’s life changes suddenly, and she has to save her reputation. The events make her think: is her work ethical?

THE SECOND LIFE OF FREDDIE NOLE

When Freddie Nole drives to meet a man walking out of prison, he’s not just offering a ride, he’s offering hope, dignity, and a path to permanent freedom. As this vérité road trip unfolds, we come to learn the remarkable story behind Freddie’s mission, a staggering mistake that cost him 50 years of freedom but ultimately brings him right back to the prison door.

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