February 4^th - The Central Park Five
Produced in partnership with The Wheeler Opera House

The Central Park jogger crime story is legend. This brutal 1989 case seemed to epitomize everything that was wrong with America: incendiary racial tension, skyrocketing crime, tabloid media. Sarah Burns, with husband David McMahon and father Ken Burns, compellingly recounts a true crime tale of an egregious miscarriage of justice. Truth prevails but not before innocent lives are forever altered. (119 mins)

February 25^th - Rising From Ashes
Produced in partnership with The Wheeler Opera House

This encore film sold out at Filmfest last fall – and for good reason. Amidst the heartache of post-genocide Rwanda, a group of cyclists led by cycling pro Jock Boyer began importing bikes with the hopes of resurrecting the sport and daring to dream of the Olympics. Forest Whitaker narrates an inspiring story of redemption and second chances. (82 mins)

March 4^th - Decoding Deepak
Produced in partnership with The Wheeler Opera House

Filmmaker and journalist Gotham Chopra embarks on a yearlong road trip to better understand his father Deepak. Together, they travel the planet, chronicling everything from Deepak’s spiritual activities to his addictions to Starbucks and the Blackberry. In this revealing portrait, a son tries to reconcile the man with the myth, arriving at a new understanding of his father. (85 mins)

March 25^th - G-Dog
Produced in partnership with The Wheeler Opera House

In an age where real heroes are scarce: meet Greg Boyle, a priest fondly known to his inner-city homies as G-Dog. The embodiment of compassion, he is the charismatic visionary behind the nation’s largest, most successful gang invention program. Don’t miss the film that captured the hearts of Filmfest audiences. Co-winner of Filmfest’s Audience Favorite. Directed by Frieda Mock. (92 mins)
Special guest Hector Verdugo, Assoc. Executive Director of Homeboy Industries.