2026 PAST EVENTS

February 21, 2026

Southside with You (2016) is a romantic drama film that chronicles the first date of Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson in 1989 Chicago. Directed by Richard Tanne, the film follows the future President and First Lady (played by Parker Sawyers and Tika Sumpter) as they visit an art exhibit, attend a community meeting, and watch Do the Right Thing. 

February 21, 2026

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete (2013) is a gritty drama about two inner-city boys, 13-year-old Mister (Skylan Brooks) and 9-year-old Pete (Ethan Dizon), who are left to fend for themselves in Brooklyn over a sweltering summer after their drug-addicted mothers are arrested. The film follows their survival, dodging child services and navigating poverty, anchored by their bond and Mister’s dream of auditioning for an acting role.

April 18, 2026

American Fiction (2023) is a satirical comedy-drama directed by Cord Jefferson, starring Jeffrey Wright as a frustrated Black novelist who mocks the publishing industry by writing a stereotypical "Black" book, only for it to become a massive hit. The film, based on Percival Everett’s 2001 novel Erasure, tackles cultural stereotypes, academia, and industry hypocrisy, earning critical acclaim for its nuanced critique and performances.