Topic: Film

Art For Change: The People’s Projectionist
Klip Collective founder Ricardo Rivera, known for dazzling projection pieces, cites music as his main inspiration, in the latest in our partnership with Forman Arts Initiative
By Logan Cryer
The Citizen Recommends: Free Speech Film Festival
The American INSIGHT festival, which culminates with an awards program in Philadelphia on Saturday, explores a fundamental insight: Without free speech, we aren’t really free.
By Lauren Earline Leonard
The Citizen Recommends: The Tunnel Premiere
West Philadelphia filmmaker Kyle Jordan debuts a suspenseful short about the lingering, haunting effects of everyday Black trauma
By Lauren McCutcheon
George Carlin and Me
A riveting HBO documentary on the philosopher comic prompts some warm memories — and reminds us of what’s missing from today’s public conversation
By Larry Platt
The Citizen Recommends: Short Films From Kensington, North Philly, and Germantown
The Bryn Mawr Film Institute’s documentary film series aims to showcase the culture, community, and good works of often overlooked Philly neighborhoods
By Christina Griffith
The Citizen Recommends: Four Seasons Total Documentary
Big (huge!) thanks to MSNBC for bringing us Four Seasons Total Documentary, delving into just what actually happened on the one-year anniversary of the fiasco.
By Katherine Rapin
The Citizen Recommends: Our American Family
Hallee Adelman’s latest film is a raw and empathetic portrait of one local family’s struggle with—and determination to break free of—opioid addiction.
By Katherine Rapin
The Citizen Recommends: BlackStar Film Festival
Come together to support and celebrate the visionary work of Black, brown, and indigenous filmmakers from August 4 through 8
By Isabelle Eisenberg