2023 Multicultural Film Festival

The film focuses on two sisters training for Syria’s Olympic swimming team as their country is descending into war. But, in 2015, they are forced to flee as refugees. While crossing the Agean Sea with others in an overloaded dinghy, the engine stops. The sisters, along with two others, saved the lives of the people...

This “funny and poignant comedy of manners” directed and co-written by Oscar nominee, Ang Lee, is an absolutely delicious feast! Wedding plans go awry for a gay couple when conservative Taiwanese parents arrive, determined their son find a nice girl to marry! (1 hr. 46 min., R)

Starring Annette Benning and Jodie Foster, NYAD is the remarkable true story of 60-year-old athlete Diana Nyad, who, with the help of her best friend and coach, commits to achieving her life-long dream: a 110-mile open ocean swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage. (2 hrs., PG-13)

Stereotypical Barbie suffers an existential crisis and ventures into the real world. Along the way she learns life lessons about self-esteem, the dangers of traditional gender roles, and the value of uniqueness. It’s an unexpected, surprising, and clever approach, not the Barbie and Ken you’ve always known. (The discussion following the film is one you...

An enduring tale of one woman’s journey from an abusive relationship to the extraordinary strength and hope found in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. This rendition is based on the Tony Award-winning, critically acclaimed musical. (2 hrs. 21 min., PG-13)

Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington. (1 hr. 48 min., PG-13)

"Hidden" a musical by David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans, is based on the true story of Ruth Kapp Hartz, who was a "hidden child" in France during World War II. David and Jenny will talk about the musical and sing songs from the show, followed by a Q&A session including Ruth via Zoom.

Cooked: Survival by Zip Code was produced by award winning filmmaker, Judith Hefand. The film follows the 1995 Chicago heat wave which resulted in the deaths of 739 people, primarily affecting poor and disadvantaged communities. (1 hr. 19 min., PG-13)

An American biographical film that chronicles the early career and pivotal cases of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to serve as an Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. The film portrays her life before that historic appointment. Although not a documentary, Ginsburg herself affirmed its accuracy, reflecting her famous words: “Whatever you...

Attorney Judith Wood is deeply passionate about social justice and is renowned for her professional excellence in advocating for the rights of refugees around the world. This film tells the story of her landmark victory, which opened the door for women fleeing violence to seek refuge in the United States.(1 hr., 45 min., R) The...

This film offers an intimate portrayal of Shirley Chisholm, the trailblazing political icon who became the first Black Congresswoman and the first Black woman to run for President of the United States—an achievement that came at great personal cost. It chronicles her groundbreaking and historic presidential campaign, drawing from exclusive, in-depth conversations with her family,...

Upon unexpectedly returning to his New York apartment, Walter is shocked to find a couple he’s never met living there. Initially furious, he soon feels drawn to help his new acquaintances—illegal immigrants in urgent need of a true friend. Little do they know, Walter is in need of one too. (1 hr. 44 min., PG-13)...