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Akeelah and the Bee
Akeelah and the Bee
Akeelah and the Bee - Movie Trailer
2006 | PG | 112 min | Coming-Of-Age, Drama, Family | Blu-Ray
Akeelah, a young gifted girl, comes from a dysfunctional family and is on the verge of quitting school. She discovers that she has a high aptitude for spellings and enters a spelling bee contest.
Director: Doug Atchison
Writers: Doug Atchison
Stars: Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Keke Palmer
Sounds of April & Randall
Sounds of April & Randall is an award-winning jazz ensemble led by vocalist April May Webb, 2024 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition winner, and trumpeter Randall Haywood, named “Male Rising Star” by Hot House & Jazzmobile NYC. Their musical chemistry, first sparked at a New Jersey jam session, blends jazz with Country, R&B, and Gospel influences.
April May studied under Mulgrew Miller at William Paterson University, while Randal learned his Master’s at Juilliard. In 2023, they were named U.S. Cultural Ambassadors, touring Fiji and Tonga through the State Department. They also received grants from Chamber Music America and South Arts.
Their music has earned national acclaim—Horizon hit #17 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts, and Questions Left Unanswered peaked at #12 on the National Jazz Week Charts. In 2025, Everybody Ain’t Gonna Like You won Gold at the Annual Songwriters’ Association Competition of Washington. Randall was the youngest member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra at 15, and April May was the first Black woman to graduate from William Paterson’s Jazz Education program. Together, they create music that inspires.
April May Webb, Vocals
Randall Haywood, Trumpet
Yayoi Ikawa, Piano
Liany Mateo, Bass
Dr. Nathan Webb, Drums
Tickets range from $25-$35 depending on seating.
Hamnet
Hamnet
Hamnet - Movie Trailer
2025 | PG-13 | 125 min | Period Drama, Romance | DCP
After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss.
Director: Chloé Zhao
Writers: Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell
Stars: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Zac Wishart
Out of Africa
Out of Africa
Out of Africa - Movie Trailer
1985 | PG | 161 min | Drama, Biography, Romance | DCP
In 20th-century colonial Kenya, a Danish baroness/plantation owner has a passionate love affair with a free-spirited big-game hunter.
Director: Sydney Pollack
Writers: Karen Blixen, Judith Thurman, Errol Trzebinski
Stars: Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Klaus Maria Brandauer
Hamnet
Hamnet
Hamnet - Movie Trailer
2025 | PG-13 | 125 min | Period Drama, Romance | DCP
After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss.
Director: Chloé Zhao
Writers: Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell
Stars: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Zac Wishart
The American President with an Introduction by William “Pat” Schuber
The American President
The American President - Movie Trailer
1995 | PG-13 | 114 min | Romance, Political Drama, Comedy| DCP
As part of the Barrymore Film Center’s ongoing tribute to Rob Reiner, we are pleased to celebrate President’s Day with a screening of The American President. Imagine a wonderful romantic comedy by the director of When Harry Met Sally combined with a sharp political drama written by Aaron Sorkin, the creator of The West Wing, and you’ll get an idea of what a cinematic treat you’re in for. We’re delighted to have the film introduced by William “Pat” Schuber.
About William “Pat” Schuber
William “Pat” Schuber is a historian, attorney, and educator who served as Bergen County Executive, NJ Assemblyman, and Mayor of Bogota. He is a Clinical Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, teaching law, leadership, and public affairs, and brings his expertise to exploring the historical context behind film and culture.
Director: Ron Reiner
Writers: Aaron Sorkin
Stars: Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen
Hamnet
Hamnet
Hamnet - Movie Trailer
2025 | PG-13 | 125 min | Period Drama, Romance | DCP
After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss.
Director: Chloé Zhao
Writers: Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell
Stars: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Zac Wishart
The Inquisitor
2025 | NR | 60 min | Documentary, History, Biography | DCP
This screening is presented free of charge in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival & The Puffin Cultural Forum.
Explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan in The Inquisitor. Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics. From Nixon’s impeachment to civil rights battles, her voice demanded accountability, while she privately faced struggles few ever knew of.
Post-screening panel discussion featuring:
Rehema Ellis, Emmy Winner and former NBC News Correspondent
Jennifer M. Howard, President of the New Jersey League of Women Voters
Annukka Lilja, editor of THE INQUISITOR
Randall Pinkston, Moderator and Emmy Winning former CBS News Anchor Randall Pinkston.
Director: Angela Tucker
Producers: Angela Tucker, Trevite Willis, and Moira Griffin
Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live Action 2026
2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
2026 Oscar Shorts - Trailer
LIVE ACTION SHORTS INCLUDE:
Butcher’s Stain
A Friend of Dorothy
Jane Austen’s Period Drama
The Singers
Two People Exchanging Saliva
Chicken Run
Chicken Run
Chicken Run - Movie Trailer
2000 | G | 94 min | Adventure, Family, Animation| DCP
When a cockerel apparently flies into a chicken farm, the chickens see him as an opportunity to escape their evil owners.
Director: Peter Lord, Nick Park
Writers: Peter Lord, Nick Park, Karey Kirkpatrick
Stars: Mel Gibson, Julia Sawalha, Phil Daniels
Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentary 2026
2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
2026 Oscar Shorts - Trailer
DOCUMENTARY SHORTS INCLUDE:
All the Empty Rooms
Armed Only With a Camera
The Life and Death of Brent Renauld
Children No More: “Were and are Gone”
The Devil is Busy
Perfectly a Strangeness
Chicken Run
Chicken Run
Chicken Run - Movie Trailer
2000 | G | 94 min | Adventure, Family, Animation| DCP
When a cockerel apparently flies into a chicken farm, the chickens see him as an opportunity to escape their evil owners.
Director: Peter Lord, Nick Park
Writers: Peter Lord, Nick Park, Karey Kirkpatrick
Stars: Mel Gibson, Julia Sawalha, Phil Daniels
Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animation 2026
2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
2026 Oscar Shorts - Trailer
ANIMATED SHORTS INCLUDE:
Butterfly
Forevergreen
The Girl Who Cried Pearls
Retirement Plan
The Three Sisters
Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live Action 2026
2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
2026 Oscar Shorts - Trailer
LIVE ACTION SHORTS INCLUDE:
Butcher’s Stain
A Friend of Dorothy
Jane Austen’s Period Drama
The Singers
Two People Exchanging Saliva
A Private Life
A Private Life
A Private Life - Movie Trailer
2025 | R | 167 min | Psychological Thriller, Mystery | DCP
The renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner mounts a private investigation into the death of one of her patients, whom she is convinced has been murdered.
Director: Rebecca Zlotowski
Writers: Anne Berest, Rebecca Zlotowski, Gaëlle Macé
Stars: Jodie Foster, Daniel Auteuil, Virginie Efira
A Private Life
A Private Life
A Private Life - Movie Trailer
2025 | R | 167 min | Psychological Thriller, Mystery | DCP
The renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner mounts a private investigation into the death of one of her patients, whom she is convinced has been murdered.
Director: Rebecca Zlotowski
Writers: Anne Berest, Rebecca Zlotowski, Gaëlle Macé
Stars: Jodie Foster, Daniel Auteuil, Virginie Efira
Soul
Soul
Soul - Movie Trailer
2020 | PG | 100 min | Adventure, Family, Comedy| DCP
Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.
Director: Pete Docter, Kemp Powers
Writers: Pete Docter, Mike Jones, Kemp Powers
Stars: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton
Rin Seo Collective “City Suite” Album Release, 14-piece Chamber Jazz Orchestra
About The Rin Seo Collective:
The Rin Seo Collective is a 14-piece chamber jazz orchestra led by Korean composer and conductor Rin Seo. The ensemble embodies Seo’s compositional philosophy, masterfully uniting the richness of jazz with the depth of orchestral textures through innovative instrumentation and musicality. Their recent release, City Suite, is an ambitious debut album influences by diverse musical genres such as classical, jazz, and Korean folk, and has received strong critical acclaim. At the release concert, the Rin Seo Collective will present selections from City Suite, featuring original compositions and arrangements from the album.
Woodwinds: Steve Wilson, Jason Rigby, Brian Landrus
Trumpet: John Lake
French Horn: Daniel Salera
Trombone: Nick Grinder
Violin: Sara Caswell, Sita Chay
Viola: Sunjay Jayaram
Cello: Jody Redhage Ferber
Guitar: Jeff Miles
Piano: Martha Kato
Double Bass: Evan Gregor
Drums: Peter Kronreif
About Rin Seo:
Rin Seo is a Korean composer, conductor and pianist based in New York City. Raised in a rich musical environment encompassing Western classical, jazz, theater, and Korean folk music, Seo creates genre-defying works that blend eclectic idioms with a distinctive voice and inventive spirit. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Classical Composition from the Sookmyung Women’s University in Seoul, South Korea.
Driven by a passion to expand her sonic spectrum, she moved to the United States to study jazz performance and composition at the Berklee College of Music, where she was awarded a scholarship and earned a Professional Diploma. Seo further refined her craft, studying with Grammy Award-winning composer Jim McNeely during her Master's degree at the Manhattan School of Music. Seo’s notable awards and honors include ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award, DownBeat magazine Student Music Award, BMI Booker Scholarship for young jazz artists, and the Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra Composition Contest.
Tickets are $25-$35.
Soul
Soul
Soul - Movie Trailer
2020 | PG | 100 min | Adventure, Family, Comedy| DCP
Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.
Director: Pete Docter, Kemp Powers
Writers: Pete Docter, Mike Jones, Kemp Powers
Stars: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton
A Private Life
A Private Life
A Private Life - Movie Trailer
2025 | R | 167 min | Psychological Thriller, Mystery | DCP
The renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner mounts a private investigation into the death of one of her patients, whom she is convinced has been murdered.
Director: Rebecca Zlotowski
Writers: Anne Berest, Rebecca Zlotowski, Gaëlle Macé
Stars: Jodie Foster, Daniel Auteuil, Virginie Efira
Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret - Movie Trailer
2023 | PG-13 | 106 min | Coming-of-Age, Comedy, Drama, Family| DCP
Eleven-year-old Margaret moves from the city to the suburbs and starts to contemplate everything about life, friendship and adolescence.
Director: Kelly Fremon Craig
Writers: Kelly Fremon Craig, Judy Blume
Stars: Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates
The Madelyn Monaghan Trio: An Evening of Celtic Music
This dynamic trio is comprised of internationally renowned Irish-American singer Madelyn Monaghan, versatile guitarist and singer Caleb Adams, and Scottish multi-instrumentalist and award-winning piper Cameron Macdougall. Their concert will showcase a variety of Celtic music from well-loved Irish ballads and sean-nós (old style) singing to American folk songs to traditional Scottish pipe and whistle tunes. It promises to be a special evening of ancient music arranged by a contemporary trio for a 21st century audience.
Madelyn Monaghan is an Irish-American singer, actress, and recording artist based in NYC. She regularly appears in regional and Off-Broadway theatre, but it is Madelyn’s sean-nós (old style) Irish traditional singing which has brought her international recognition and TikTok virality. In 2024, Madelyn made her festival debut on both sides of the Atlantic as a leading performer at the Celtic World Forum in Dublin, Ireland and the Rockport Celtic Music Festival in Massachusetts. She returned to the lineup of the former in 2025. While touring as the vocalist with the Celtic holiday concert “Pipes of Christmas”, Madelyn appeared as a guest on WGBH’s radio program, The Culture Show. Madelyn has collaborated with renowned artists and labels across genres in Ireland, the U.S., the U.K., and The Netherlands. In 2023, Madelyn co-wrote and sang on a Sean-nós/EDM fusion track called “Follow The King” with Ben Gold of Armada Music in Amsterdam. The track has been remixed by the likes of Scottish DJ David Forbes and played on A State of Trance by Armin van Buuren. Madelyn’s voice can be heard on feature film scores (Hellboy: The Crooked Man), commercials (Tullamore Dew), and in museums and EDM areas all over the world. All of Madelyn’s recorded music, including her debut album éist, a collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Cullen Vance, is streaming wherever you get your music.
Tickets are $25 - $35
Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret - Movie Trailer
2023 | PG-13 | 106 min | Coming-of-Age, Comedy, Drama, Family| DCP
Eleven-year-old Margaret moves from the city to the suburbs and starts to contemplate everything about life, friendship and adolescence.
Director: Kelly Fremon Craig
Writers: Kelly Fremon Craig, Judy Blume
Stars: Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates
The Diary
INSPIRED BY HISTORICAL EVENTS ABOUT THE MOST FAMOUS DIARY IN THE WORLD, THE BARRYMORE FILM CENTER is proud to present The DIARY Saturday evening, March 21st at 7:30pm and Sunday, March 22nd at 3pm.
Inspired by actual events, this musical drama tells the story of two families; the Franks and the van Pels, as well as the dentist, Fritz Pfeffer, all forced into hiding during German occupied Amsterdam in the 1940s and the dedicated workers who managed to keep them alive for over two years.
It begins on August 4, 1944, then flashes back to Anne's thirteenth birthday on June 12, 1942 when, for a brief moment in time, she and her four friends, collectively known as "The Dippers," enjoy their young lives, up until the invasion. Nominated for a Perry Award for "Best Original Musical," The DIARY hopes to enlighten and educate those who may not know the story as well as those who do.
Tickets are $35 – Assigned seating for all seats.
Writer: Jana
Music: Jana
The Diary
INSPIRED BY HISTORICAL EVENTS ABOUT THE MOST FAMOUS DIARY IN THE WORLD, THE BARRYMORE FILM CENTER is proud to present The DIARY Saturday evening, March 21st at 7:30pm and Sunday, March 22nd at 3pm.
Inspired by actual events, this musical drama tells the story of two families; the Franks and the van Pels, as well as the dentist, Fritz Pfeffer, all forced into hiding during German occupied Amsterdam in the 1940s and the dedicated workers who managed to keep them alive for over two years.
It begins on August 4, 1944, then flashes back to Anne's thirteenth birthday on June 12, 1942 when, for a brief moment in time, she and her four friends, collectively known as "The Dippers," enjoy their young lives, up until the invasion. Nominated for a Perry Award for "Best Original Musical," The DIARY hopes to enlighten and educate those who may not know the story as well as those who do.
Tickets are $35 – Assigned seating for all seats
Writer: Jana
Music: Jana
The Classic Stones Live: The Greatest Rock and Roll Tribute in the World
Front man Keith Call has all of the moves and swagger of Mick Jagger, and along with his partner in crime Bernie Bollendorf, who portrays rock and roll outlaw Keith Richards, they complete the duo notoriously hailed as “The Glimmer Twins”. Their jaw dropping resemblance to these two rock and roll icons is simply amazing, but what truly makes Classic Stones Live™ unique, is their musical prowess, attention to detail, and the spot on renditions of all of your favorite Rolling Stones “classics”!
From the signature saxophone solo in Brown Sugar to the unforgettable backing vocals in Gimme Shelter, every last detail has been accounted for by this eight piece band. Classic Stones Live™ performs all of the songs that are staples of any Rolling Stones show in original tunings.
Classic Stones Live™ captures the raw energy of the most electrifying performances throughout The Rolling Stones career, and recreates The Stones in their legendary prime. This is what makes Classic Stones Live™ THE number one Stones tribute in the world. Playing all of the hits that make up the soundtrack of many people’s lives, Classic Stones Live™ delivers a complete Rolling Stones experience every time.
Tickets available between $39-$49
Uptown Royalty NYC "Amor y Azucar" - A Night of Salsa
“Uptown Royalty NYC” celebrates love, passion, and the unifying power of music. Founded by the dynamic husband-and-wife duo Jodi Music and Ron Renaissance, this musical phenomenon combines their decades of stage experience and boundless creativity to craft unforgettable performances.
Hailing from Uptown New York, Jodi and Ron embody what it means to be true soul companions, seamlessly blending their love for each other with their love for music and art. Married in 2018, their story is woven into every note they play and every lyric they sing, creating an energy that transcends the stage and touches everyone in the audience.
You may have seen them light up legendary venues like Lincoln Center, the Versace Mansion, the National Jazz Museum of Harlem, SummerStage, the National Arts Club, SOB’s, or the Copacabana. Whether they’re performing timeless classics or original compositions, Uptown Royalty NYC masters an exhilarating fusion of genres—from R&B and jazz to salsa, pop, and funk—designed to keep you dancing all night long.
Their fresh and vibrant sound, coupled with electrifying stage shows, makes every event unforgettable. Uptown Royalty NYC brings the party to life with unmatched energy, versatility, and passion from weddings to corporate galas, milestone celebrations to block parties.
Tickets are $25 - $35
Hamnet
Hamnet
Hamnet - Movie Trailer
2025 | PG-13 | 125 min | Period Drama, Romance | DCP
After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss.
Director: Chloé Zhao
Writers: Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell
Stars: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Zac Wishart
Hamnet
Hamnet
Hamnet - Movie Trailer
2025 | PG-13 | 125 min | Period Drama, Romance | DCP
After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss.
Director: Chloé Zhao
Writers: Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell
Stars: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Zac Wishart
Frankenstein
Frankenstein
Frankenstein - Movie Trailer
2025 | R | 149 min | Horror, Tragedy, Drama| DCP
Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Writers: Guillermo del Toro, Mary Shelley
Stars: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz
Frankenstein
Frankenstein
Frankenstein - Movie Trailer
2025 | R | 149 min | Horror, Tragedy, Drama| DCP
Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Writers: Guillermo del Toro, Mary Shelley
Stars: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz
Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire - Movie Trailer
1993 | PG-13 | 125 min | Comedy, Family, Drama | DCP
After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife.
Director: Chris Columbus
Writers: Anne Fine, Rani Mayem Singer, Leslie Dixon
Stars: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan
Shaman the Santana Experience
The Shaman Tribute Band is a 10 member band that pays tribute to one of the greatest classic rock bands in musical history, Santana. With the combination of Latin Rhythms, Blues and Rock-n-Roll, Santana created some of the most iconic and memorable songs of the last 60 years. Shaman has modeled its format exactly after Santana with all of Santana's iconic Percussion, including Timbales, Congas, Bongos, the Paul Reed Smith guitar sound of Carlos Santana and the rich texture of the Hammond B-3 Organ. Shaman features music from the first three albums but also includes hits from the later albums such as She’s Not There, Hold On, Europa, Maria Maria, and Smooth.
All of Shaman's members are long-time seasoned Rock-n-Roll and Latin Rock musicians with deep, rich performance experience. The two founders, Frank Conicella,and Chuck Schaffer founded a band in the early 70's called Prometheus. Prometheus toured the country with a theatrical rock show and played at over 111 colleges.
Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire - Movie Trailer
1993 | PG-13 | 125 min | Comedy, Family, Drama | DCP
After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife.
Director: Chris Columbus
Writers: Anne Fine, Randi Mayem Singer, Leslie Dixon
Stars: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan
Frankenstein
Frankenstein
Frankenstein - Movie Trailer
2025 | R | 149 min | Horror, Tragedy, Drama| DCP
Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Writers: Guillermo del Toro, Mary Shelley
Stars: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz
Frankenstein
Frankenstein
Frankenstein - Movie Trailer
2025 | R | 149 min | Horror, Tragedy, Drama| DCP
Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Writers: Guillermo del Toro, Mary Shelley
Stars: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz
The Naked City
The Naked City
The Naked City - Movie Trailer
1948 | NR | 96 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery | DCP
A step-by-step look at a murder investigation on the streets of New York.
Director: Jules Dassin
Writers: Albert Maltz, Malvin Wald
Stars: Barry Fitzgerald, Howard Duff, Dorothy Hart
Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse
Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse
Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse - Movie Trailer
2018 | PG | 117 min | Adventure, Family, Animation| DCP
Teen Miles Morales becomes the Spider-Man of his universe and must join with five spider-powered individuals from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realities.
Directors: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman
Writers: Phil Lord, Rodney Rothman
Stars: Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld
Steal This Story, Please - SOLD OUT!
Steal This Story, Please
2025 | NR | 101 min | Documentary, History, Biography | DCP
Presented in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival
“Undeterred by armed soldiers, smooth-talking politicians, and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. Steal This Story, Please! is a gripping portrait of the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. From the frontlines of global conflicts to the organized chaos of her daily news show Democracy Now!, Goodman broadcasts stories and voices routinely silenced by commercial media.
Oscar-nominated filmmakers Carl Deal and Tia Lessin (Trouble the Water, The Janes) take us behind the scenes with the warm, wisecracking granddaughter of an Orthodox rabbi — raised in a tradition of asking hard questions – as she navigates a news landscape reshaped by technology, corporate consolidation, and political assaults on truth itself. Urgent, provocative and unexpectedly funny, Steal This Story, Please! is both a call to action and a celebration of resistance, posing the question: what happens to democracy when the press surrenders to power?”
Featuring a Talk Back with Amy Goodman and Producer Karen Ranucci
Director: Carl Deal, Tia Lessen
Producers: Carl Deal, Tia Lessen, Karen Ranucci, Diana Cohn, Caren Spruch