“The Graduates”
Facing her senior year, a year after a school shooting took her boyfriend, Genevieve is faced with trauma and sadness during a time that should be full of anticipation for the future. Hannah Peterson captures the melancholy and vulnerability that communities share while coping with loss in her directorial debut. The film stars Mina Sundwall, Alex R. Hibbert, Maria Dizzia, and John Cho. “The Graduates” is executive produced by Chloe Zhao.
“Bad Things”
You would think that a weekend getaway with your friends to a snowy resort would be as relaxing as it would be fun. However, in this case, any peace experienced by this group of friends is quickly interrupted by the ghosts of previous guests, and their relaxing getaway becomes a bloody nightmare. Directed by Stewart Thorndike and starring Gayle Rankin, Hari Nef, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Rad Pereira, Jared Abrahamson, and Molly Ringwald.
“Rather”
Dan Rather is a household name for being a voice of reason, compassion, and brilliance. The journalism icon has covered an impressive number of historical events in his seven decades of service, and Frank Marshall brings audiences a remarkable documentary. The documentary is narrated by Dan Rather himself, who will also be speaking at the Tribeca Film Festival after the premiere of the film.
“Let the Canary Sing”
A dive into the legendary career of Cyndi Lauper, Alison Ellwood’s documentary presents an honest portrayal of the music icon. Presented through archival footage of Lauper and performances, she reflects on her career as an outspoken feminist artist. Following the documentary’s premiere, Cyndi Lauper will perform at the Beacon Theatre.
“Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed”
Acclaimed documentarian Stephen Kijak brings Rock Hudson’s life into focus. Using archival footage and testimonies from his closest friends, the documentary is a tribute to the LGBTQ+ trailblazer while also confronting the bigoted Hollywood that kept him closeted for so long.
