Inspired by the book of the same name by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, “Stamped From the Beginning” explores the history of anti-Black racism in the United States and its role in shaping the country’s culture. The film, from director Roger Ross Williams, premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, and will release on Netflix November 11. 

Monday, November 20th
The Landmark in Westwood
6:30pm Pre-Reception of beer, wine, and conversation with the documentary community
7:30pm Screening
Q&A with Director, Roger Ross Williams

“The Eternal Memory” premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in January, where it won the World Cinema Documentary Competition prize. MTV Documentary Films released it in theaters on August 11. Directed by Maite Alberdi, the Chilean documentary focuses on the romantic relationship between actor Paulina Urrutia and journalist Augusto Góngora, and Góngora’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. 

Thursday, November 16th
The Landmark in Westwood
6:30pm Pre-Reception of beer, wine, and conversation with the documentary community
7:30pm Screening
Q&A with film's subject, Paulina Urrutia 

“Bobi Wine: The People’s President” focuses on the 2021 presidential campaign of Ugandan pop star-turned politician Bobi Wine. A National Geographic Film, it released in theaters on July 28. 

Wednesday, November 15th
The Landmark in Westwood
6:30pm Pre-Reception of beer, wine, and conversation with the documentary community
7pm Screening 
Q&A with Co-Director, Moses Bwayo

“Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” focuses on the life of the beloved “Back to the Future” star and his struggles with Parkinson’s disease. The movie premiered at Sundance Film Festival in January, and was released by Apple TV+ on May 12.

Monday, November 6th
The Landmark in Westwood
6:30pm Pre-Reception of beer, wine, and conversation with the documentary community
7:30pm Screening
Q&A with Director, Davis Guggenheim

A National Geographic film, “The Mission” examines the 2018 death of John Chau, a Christian Missionary who broke Indian government laws by traveling to the secluded island of North Sentinel Island in an attempt to convert the uncontacted tribe that resides there. The film premiered at the 2023 Telluride Film Festival in August, and will premiere in theaters October 13. 

Thursday October 19th
7pm Screening at Landmark in Westwood
Q&A with Co-Directors, Jesse Moss & Amanda McBaine
Afterparty to follow at Broxton Brewery

THIS SCREENING HAS PAST. WATCH THE Q&A HERE.

“Going to Mars” first premiered at Sundance Film Festival in January, where it won the Grand Jury Prize. A profile of Nikki Giovanni, one of the most acclaimed living American poets, “Going to Mars” was acquired by HBO Documentary Films, and will play a limited run in theaters beginning November 3 ahead of its linear TV premiere. 

Thursday, October 26th
6:30pm Pre-Reception with beer & wine
7:30pm Screening at Landmark in Westwood
Q&A with Co-Director, Joe Brewster & Producer, Tommy Oliver

THIS SCREENING HAS PAST. WATCH THE Q&A HERE.