From the producers of Little Miss Sunshine, THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON is a modern Mark Twain style adventure that tells the story of Zak (Gottsagen), a young man with Down syndrome, who runs away from a residential nursing home to follow his dream of attending the professional wrestling school of his idol, The Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church).
Fresh from its US premiere at SXSW 2019,Bellingcat - Truth In A Post-Truth Worldexplores the promise of open source investigation, taking viewers inside the exclusive world of the “citizen investigative journalist” collective known as Bellingcat. In cases ranging from the MH17 disaster to the poisoning of a Russian spy in the United Kingdom, the Bellingcat team’s quest for truth will shed light on the fight for journalistic integrity in the era of fake news and alternative facts.
The SouthEast festival premiere of this award winning documentary bringing the tales of Brazilian street dancers as they leave their city parks and join the international stage. Q&A after screening with filmmaker Jocelyn Edelstein (Urban Body Project) and producer Zak Kilberg.
Fresh from screening at Sundance! Lonnie Holley, a "self-taught African American artist" and dimensional traveler, attempts to sneak off the slave ship America. Featuring an interview with filmmaker Lonnie Holley after the screening.
This award-winning short-animated documentary (15 min) received an animation spotlight at Sundance 2019. Akiko Takakura survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima – in the midst of total destruction she finds a moment of happiness.
Gopi is a journey about sexuality and gender. While introducing us to the people he has helped, Gopi shares the story of the struggle to bring human rights to the L.G.B.T.Q.I.A. community in India.
We have rounded some of favorite creative and immersive short films together for a one-of-a-kind viewing experience! Featured films include GOPI and Obon plus a Video Q&A Session.
North Carolina Premiere. Nominated for the Palme D'Or and winner of the Best Soundtrack/Composer Award at Cannes 2018, Leto (translation: Summer) has enjoyed a wildly successful festival tour since then with much critical acclaim.
Leningrad, one summer in the early eighties. Smuggling LP’s by Lou Reed and David Bowie, the underground rock scene is boiling ahead of the Perestroika. Mike and his beautiful wife Natasha meet with young Viktor Tsoï, one of Russia's most important rock icons. Together with friends, they will change the destiny of rock’n’roll in the Soviet Union.
Fresh from its US premiere at SXSW 2019,Bellingcat - Truth In A Post-Truth Worldexplores the promise of open source investigation, taking viewers inside the exclusive world of the “citizen investigative journalist” collective known as Bellingcat. In cases ranging from the MH17 disaster to the poisoning of a Russian spy in the United Kingdom, the Bellingcat team’s quest for truth will shed light on the fight for journalistic integrity in the era of fake news and alternative facts.
Cat Fly is an Asheville-based, non-profit film festival that highlights and supports up-and-coming indie film artists. Following their 2019 festival March 29-31, they'll share works from regional filmmakers with the Connect Beyond audience, at this showcase of Homegrown short films.
The Land of Fish & Grits is a food and culture show that reinterprets the past and imagines the future of Southern cuisine by centering its Black and Indigenous creators. Hosted by musician, executive chef, and botanist Justin Robinson, we joy ride through the Dirty South in this humorous, hip, and multi-sensory retelling of mama’s country cooking.
Calling all filmmakers! Outside of the industry hubs of LA and NYC, it can be difficult for budding filmmakers to learn about the business of making films.
The story of the meteoric rise of the Grammy-winning band The Carolina Chocolate Drops, as well as the untold story of how blacks and whites collaborated to create the earliest forms of American popular music. Join director/producer John Whitehead after the screening for an audience Q&A!
North Carolina Premiere. Nominated for the Palme D'Or and winner of the Best Soundtrack/Composer Award at Cannes 2018, Leto (translation: Summer) has enjoyed a wildly successful festival tour since then with much critical acclaim.
Leningrad, one summer in the early eighties. Smuggling LP’s by Lou Reed and David Bowie, the underground rock scene is boiling ahead of the Perestroika. Mike and his beautiful wife Natasha meet with young Viktor Tsoï, one of Russia's most important rock icons. Together with friends, they will change the destiny of rock’n’roll in the Soviet Union.
An exclusive work in progress audience test screening featuring Q&A with the Director and author of the companion book. Kiss the Groundshows how to become an agent in humanity’s single most important and time-sensitive mission: reverse climate change and effectively save the world—all through the choices we make in how and what to eat.
Join us for this exclusive VIP screening, discussion, and reception for Connect Beyond Festival and Momentum Summit attendees, with the film's director, producers, and special guests.
WeRiseUP is a culture-shifting documentary exploring the movement to redefine a new model of success, which uplifts and empowers people to live radically fulfilled, purpose-driven lives. The film features some of the most brilliant, accomplished, and high-impact thought, social, political, and business leaders of our day.
