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Tickets Ukrainian intelligence services have intercepted thousands of phone calls Russian soldiers made from the battlefield in Ukraine to their families and friends in Russia, painting a stark picture of the cruelty of war in a dizzying emotional tension. Juxtaposed with images of the destruction caused by the invasion and the day-to-day life of the

Get Tickets Ruth Reichl—trailblazing NY Times food critic, groundbreaking Gourmet Magazine editor, best-selling memoirist, and for decades one of the most influential figures shaping American food culture—grows concerned about the fate of small farmers, ranchers, and chefs as they wrestle with both immediate and systemic challenges as the pandemic takes hold. Reichl reaches across political

Tickets In 1858, in the Jewish quarter of Bologna, the Pope’s soldiers burst into the home of the Mortara family. By order of the cardinal, they have come to take Edgardo, their seven-year- old son. The child had been secretly baptized by his nurse as a baby and the papal law is unquestionable: he must

Get Tickets “Bibi” is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the harrowing journey of Vivian Ashwood, a grieving woman haunted by tragedy and tormented by a menacing stranger. Battling her own inner demons, Vivian spirals into a dark abyss of prescription medication and alcohol as she desperately tries to cope with her overwhelming loss.

Get Tickets Taking Venice uncovers the true story behind rumors that the U.S. government and a team of high-placed insiders rigged the 1964 Venice Biennale– the Olympics of art—so their chosen artists, Robert Rauschenberg, could win the Grand Prize. At the height of the Cold War, the U.S. government is determined to fight Communism with

Tickets ORIGIN chronicles the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson as she investigates a global phenomenon of epic proportions. Portrayed by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard”) Isabel experiences unfathomable personal loss as she crosses continents and cultures to craft one of the defining American books of our time. Inspired by the New York

Tickets A British black comedy mystery starring Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley. Wicked Little Letters is based on a true scandal that stunned 1920s England. The story centers on neighbors Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jesse Buckley) in the seaside town of Littlehampton. One day, a series of obscene letters

Get Tickets VESELKA:  THE RAINBOW ON THE CORNER AT THE CENTER OF THE WORLD Post-film discussion with director and writer Michael Fiore New York City’s beloved Ukrainian restaurant Veselka is best known for its borscht and varenyky, but it has become a beacon of hope for Ukraine.  As the second-generation owner Tom Birchard reluctantly retires

Get Tickets With forty years of making music as the iconic folk-rock band Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have made their mark as musicians, songwriters, and dedicated activists. They have represented radical self-acceptance to many, leading multiple generations of fans to say, “the Indigo Girls saved my life.” Still, Amy and Emily battled

Get Tickets This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, from his first collaboration with Mel Brooks in The Producers, to the enigmatic title role in the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, to his inspired on-screen partnership with Richard

A “reverse shot” of the immigration experience which unfurls an epic, cinematographically magnificent odyssey from West Africa to Italy. The story is told through the mind’s eye and experiences of two Senegalese teenagers living in Dakar who yearn for a brighter future in Europe. Yet between their dreams and reality lies a treacherous journey through

Follows the man who survived an assassination attempt by poisoning with a lethal nerve agent in August 2020. During his months-long recovery he makes shocking discoveries about the attempt on his life and decides to return home. The film Alexei Navalny knew we’d watch after his death. Get Tickets

https://youtu.be/E_sWJNh4Zqk?si=0aUucEfq55JFFUTX So nice, we’re doing it twice!  The Summit Film Society screens two of the three  2024 Oscar-nominated short film categories. 3:00 pm  Short Documentaries7:30 pm   Short Live Action Join us as we celebrate the special release of the year’s most spectacular short documentary and live action films, available to watch on the big screen

https://youtu.be/w_ZLwuO2eg8?si=TJ6KkKEuFZMysKSjhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E First Run Independent Film in Madison! The Summit Film Society screens a Drama directed by Christian Carion: Driving Madeleine All screenings are open to the general public. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased ahead of time or at the door. www.summitfilmsociety.com Get Tickets A Parisian taxi race full of humor and revelations”-Cinemania “A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBWk6BohVXk First Run Independent Film in Madison! The Summit Film Society screens a Drama directed by Sophia Coppola: Priscilla All screenings are open to the general public. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased ahead of time or at the door. www.summitfilmsociety.com   Get Tickets When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party,