March Films
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Nickel Boys
Wednesday, Mar. 5
Friday, Mar. 7
2 and 7:30 p.m.
Rated R, 140 minutes
Directed by RaMell Ross, 2024, United States
Nickel Boys is a historical drama based on Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Set in 1960s Florida, the film follows Elwood Curtis, a young African American unjustly sent to the Nickel Academy, a segregated reform school notorious for its abusive practices. There, Elwood forms a profound friendship with fellow inmate Turner as they navigate the institution’s systemic racism and brutality. The narrative alternates between their harrowing experiences at Nickel and Elwood’s later life, exploring themes of resilience, injustice, and the enduring impact of friendship amidst adversity. The film employs a unique first-person point-of-view cinematography, immersing viewers directly into the protagonists’ perspectives.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Wednesday, Mar. 12
Friday, Mar. 14
2 and 7:30 p.m.
Rated PG-13, 167 minutes
Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof, 2024, Iran/Germany/France Subtitled
The Seed of the Sacred Fig is an Iranian thriller directed by Mohammad Rasoulof. The film centers on a family thrust into the public eye when Iman, the patriarch, is appointed as an investigator into state-wide judicial corruption. As Iman delves deeper into his role, he uncovers systemic injustices that put his family at risk, challenging their moral convictions and personal safety. Shot entirely in secret, the film offers a gripping portrayal of the complexities and dangers inherent in confronting institutional corruption. It has garnered critical acclaim for its courageous storytelling and has been featured in various international film festivals.
I'm Still Here
Wednesday, Mar. 19
Friday, Mar. 21
2 and 7:30 p.m.
Rated pg-13, 135 minutes
Directed by Walter Salles, 2024, Brazil, Subtitled
Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship. Eunice Paiva, a mother of five children, investigates her husband’s disappearance while maintaining family stability. She is forced to reinvent herself after suffering a violent and arbitrary act by the government. The film is based on Paiva’s biographical book and tells the true story that helped reconstruct an important part of Brazil’s hidden history.international film festivals.
The Room Next Door
Wednesday, Mar. 26
Friday, Mar. 28
2 and 7:30 p.m.
Rated R, 110 minutes
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, 2024, Spain
The Room Next Door marks Pedro Almodóvar’s first English-language feature. The film centers on Martha, a terminally ill war correspondent portrayed by Tilda Swinton, who invites her novelist friend Ingrid, played by Julianne Moore, to accompany her during her final moments. As Martha contemplates taking a euthanasia pill, the two friends engage in profound discussions about life, death, and the essence of their enduring friendship. Set against a backdrop of vibrant visuals characteristic of Almodóvar’s style, the film explores themes of mortality, companionship, and the human condition.
Oscar®-Nominated Short Film Weekend
March 1 and 2
Experience the year's most spectacular short films on the big screen just before the Oscar winners are announced. Each short film nominee is released in one of three feature-length compilations according to their category of nomination: Live Action, Animation, and Documentary. Each collection will be shown separately over the course of the weekend with time in between for discussion and refreshments.
Members: One Category $7 | Two Categories $10 | All Three $13
General Public: One Category $9 | Two Categories $13 | All Three $16
Munson Film Series is sponsored by M&T Bank and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
