July 2022
O Cinema presents The Shining
O Cinema is proud to partner with The Wolfsonian–FIU for a series of special summer film screenings & post-film discussions in which we explore how the “Haunted House” theme has become a mechanism through which we view the inner spaces of society. Haunted by a persistent writer’s block, the aspiring author and recovering alcoholic, Jack Torrance, drags his wife, Wendy, and his gifted son, Danny, up snow-capped Colorado’s secluded Overlook Hotel after taking up a job as an off-season caretaker.…
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O Cinema’s monthly series, SEASONED ACTORS, celebrates the work of an actor that has greatly contributed to the cinematic culture of our lifetimes. And for our 2nd season, they're honoring the work of the one and only NICOLAS CAGE! With his only connection to the outside world lying in Portland businessman Amir, taciturn, meditative hermit Rob (Nicolas Cage) has found solace deep in the heart of the dense Oregon forests and the unique bond with his only companion: his beloved truffle-hunting pig. Tired of…
Find out more »O Cinema presents Samadhi Road
SAMADHI ROAD chronicles the spiritual journey of the two brothers, which began in adolescence, during a trip to India, drawing the parallel with the process of conducting these interviews. “Who am I?” “What is the purpose of existence?” “How can I overcome the fear of dying?” In SAMADHI ROAD, two brothers embrace the tradition of orality and journey across continents. They seek insight and wisdom from learned masters and elders sharing their glimpses of spiritual awakening. Through interviews with Benny Golson, Sonny…
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O Cinema presents Candyman
O Cinema is proud to partner with The Wolfsonian–FIU for a series of special summer film screenings & post-film discussions in which we explore how the “Haunted House” theme has become a mechanism through which we view the inner spaces of society. In present day, many years after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, Anthony and his partner move into a loft in the now-gentrified Cabrini. A chance encounter with an old-timer exposes Anthony to the true…
Find out more »O Cinema presents Gratitude Revealed
Acclaimed filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg’s TEDx talk on gratitude was a viral sensation, reaching tens of millions of viewers who shared and responded with their own stories. The results were happier, healthier and more productive lives. Each and every one one of us can find simple entry points for practicing gratitude each and every day. What is your Definition of Gratitude? This is the question posed by Louie Schwartzberg’s latest documentary, an unprecedented 40-year journey into the science and mystery of…
Find out more »September 2022
O Cinema presents Food Patriots
FOOD PATRIOTS is a film and public engagement campaign with a goal to start a conversation about food that inspires audiences to make a 10% change in the way they buy, eat and talk about food. After SUPER SIZE ME and FOOD, INC. many Americans are beginning to take their first steps already. That means 10% more fresh veggies, 10% more local food, 10% more organics. FOOD PATRIOTS will show how our buying power, our growing power, our community power challenges an industrialized food system to respond…
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