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Nov 25 & 26. Cannes winner and Oscar nominee, Shoplifters follows a “family” of outcasts who create their own nurturing environment outside of society’s laws and norms. The family’s lives change drastically when a shivering, bruised girl of four or five is found, seemingly abandoned. She is hidden and cared for by them, but also inducted into the family’s “activities”. Step by step the film reveals hidden layers and challenges in what defines our bonds, connections, family, and the law.…

annes winner and Oscar nominee, Shoplifters follows a “family” of outcasts who create their own nurturing environment outside of society’s laws and norms. The family’s lives change drastically when a shivering, bruised girl of four or five is found, seemingly abandoned. She is hidden and cared for by them, but also inducted into the family’s “activities”. Step by step the film reveals hidden layers and challenges in what defines our bonds, connections, family, and the law.

Here’s some pre-Christmas magic — a charming and inspiring documentary profiling elementary classes from New York’s inner-city schools as they compete in a city-wide ballroom dancing competition. As much about life in general as about dancing, a central theme is the growth and maturation shown by the 11-year olds from their first awkward steps in rumba, swing, and tango classes, through to confidence and enthusiasm in the championship rounds.

Dec 9 & 10. Here’s some pre-Christmas magic — a charming and inspiring documentary profiling elementary classes from New York’s inner-city schools as they compete in a city-wide ballroom dancing competition. As much about life in general as about dancing, a central theme is the growth and maturation shown by the 11-year olds from their first awkward steps in rumba, swing, and tango classes, through to confidence and enthusiasm in the championship rounds. Members: $5, Non-Members: $9