Stopping traditional medical treatments for her rapidly spreading cancer, visual artist Noelia (Isel Rodriguez) returns to her native Puerto Rico, and rejoins their struggle against the lingering effects of U.S. imperialism and environmental devastation. With director Glorimar Marrero Sánchez and actress Isel Rodriguez in person on 3/21.

A dream project in gestation for more than 25 years, Gangs of New York is the most operatic, spectacular, and brutal of all of Scorsese’s films. Scorsese and Jay Cocks, who also wrote The Age of Innocence and The Silence, will join us in person to talk about their collaboration. 

To coincide with Alissa Wilkinson’s new cultural biography, We Tell Ourselves Stories: Joan Didion and the American Dream Machine, we present a 3/22 screening of A Star Is Born, co-written by Didion and John Gregory Dunne, and starring Barbra Streisand, followed by a discussion between Wilkinson and author Lauren Sandler, followed by a book signing. 

On 3/23, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of a very big year in Jim Henson’s career, presented by Craig Shemin, President, The Jim Henson Legacy; Karen Falk, Director of Archives, The Jim Henson Company; and featuring puppet designer/builders and performers Rollie Krewson and John Lovelady.

Join us to celebrate the outstanding talents of award-winning actor-director Sue Ann Pien with the New York premieres of two short films: Once More, Like Rain Man and Elegy for the Future. The screenings will be followed by a discussion about autistic representation behind and in front of the camera.

Join us for four vibrantly lit and colorful shorts that include thrillers, horror films, and comedies. Each uniquely uses light in an innovative way to emphasize tone and enhance the story. Followed by a discussion with filmmakers.

Join us for a talk with autistic media-makers and representatives from organizations that work with autistic artists, including Jason Weissbrod from Spectrum Laboratory about tips on how to build professional connections, and how to create films, video games, and video art. Followed by a networking mixer with refreshments.  

Maggie learns to embrace her unique perception, discovering that her "different" way of experiencing the world isn't something to fear—it's a gift worth celebrating. Followed by a discussion with director Nicola Rose.