Local filmmakers will showcase documentaries on relevant social issues in Maine at next month’s first Mini Film Fest.
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Lincoln Theater to screen documentary on homelessness in Maine
The screening on Feb. 24 will be followed by a panel discussion with local experts and officials.
Rockland library to screen ‘Bulls and Saints’ as part of PBS series
Rockland Public Library will screen the documentary “Bulls and Saints” by Rodrigo Dorfman and Peter Eversoll at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, in collaboration with PBS’ “POV” series. This event is free and open to all. After 20 years of living in the United States, an undocumented family decides to return home. Little do they […]
Lincoln Theater to screen documentary on work of Black photojournalist Ernest Cole
Lincoln Theater will screen “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found,” a compelling documentary that delves into the life and groundbreaking work of South African photojournalist Ernest Cole, at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20. This is a free event in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, offering audiences a poignant exploration of Cole’s enduring legacy and […]
New film club at Rockland library to have first meeting
Film Club at the Rockland Public Library will hold its first meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, in the library’s Board Room. Watch the selected film and then join the group for a lively discussion each month. Plots, themes, characters, soundtracks, symbolism, cinematography and more are all discussion options. From casual viewers to cinephiles, […]
Rockland library to screen silent Western comedy film
Rockland Public Library will screen “Go West” at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 in the Community Room and via Zoom. In this silent Western comedy film, Buster Keaton stars as a drifter who heads west seeking his fortune and gets into misadventures at a cattle ranch. This event is free and open to all. For […]
The 10 best movies of 2024: ‘Anora,’ ‘A Real Pain’ and home-brewed charm
While sequels ruled the box office (again), these best movies of 2024 celebrate filmmakers with originality, vision and boundless DIY spirit.
Hallmark Christmas movies love Maine
At least 8 of the popular films have Maine-set stories, including this year’s ‘A Novel Noel.’
Rockland library to screen Charlie Chaplin classic
Ain’t sayin’ he a gold digger … well, actually, he is. Charlie Chaplin stars in the 1925 film “The Gold Rush,” screening at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at Rockland Public Library. “The Gold Rush” features the Little Tramp becoming a gold digger. Chaplin drew inspiration from the Donner Party and the Klondike Gold Rush […]
Lincoln Theater to screen in-depth Van Gogh documentary
Lincoln Theater will present “Exhibition On Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers,” a documentary that explores the genius and passion of Vincent Van Gogh, screening at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, and 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Directed by David Bickerstaff and produced by Phil Grabsky, the film offers a rare opportunity to dive into […]