Theatrical Release

“Marwencol” at the IFC Center!

“Marwencol” at the IFC Center!

Marwencol, winner of the South by Southwest Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary, is now playing at the IFC Center in NYC. Don’t miss your chance to see this remarkable film.

“Jack Goes Boating” in Theaters Now

“Jack Goes Boating” in Theaters Now

Jack Goes Boating is the new movie from our friends at Overture Films and Big Beach. It is now open in New York City.

“Gasland” Tour Draws Huge Crowds, Lively Debate

“Gasland” Tour Draws Huge Crowds, Lively Debate

Rooftop just got back from touring with Josh Fox’s Gasland . It opens tomorrow at the IFC Center, and if you value your non-flammable drinking water, you’ll go see it.

“Etienne!” at reRun – One Week Only!

“Etienne!” at reRun – One Week Only!

Etienne!, the quirky bicycle road trip comedy about a man and hamster, was a highlight of this year’s Rooftop Summer Series. See it for one week only at reRun theater in Brooklyn.

“Last Train Home” in Theaters!

“Last Train Home” in Theaters!

Rooftop Alum Lixin Fan’s beautiful and haunting film Last Train Home, opened September 3rd at the IFC Center. If you’re in New York, do yourself a favor and go see it.

“Aardvark” Director Interviewed on indieWire

“Aardvark” Director Interviewed on indieWire

On July 15, 2010, Rooftop Films hosted a sneak preview screening of Kitao Sakurai’s debut feature Aardvark. Rooftop is proud to have been behind Kitao and his film from the beginning, and look forward to supporting the film by promoting screenings and distribution. Here’s an interview from indieWire.

Rooftop Alum Beesley’s “Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo” on Tour

Rooftop Alum Beesley’s “Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo” on Tour

Bradley Beesley’s rousing, hardscrabble doc Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo is embarking on a Western Swing Tour. Similar to Rooftop’s Gasland tour, is this maneuver a fun but necessary requirement for an independent film to thrive?

The Quotable Winnebago Man (NSFW)

The Quotable Winnebago Man (NSFW)

Director Ben Steinbauer shares his personal Top 10 quotes from viral video sensation Jack Rebney, whose comedy tentacles have touched 30 Rock, SpongeBob SquarePants, Iron Man 2 and Surviving Christmas (a movie I liked and now I know why).

See “Winnebago Man” in Theaters – Get a Free Ticket to Rooftop

See “Winnebago Man” in Theaters – Get a Free Ticket to Rooftop

The hilarious and charming documentary Winnebago Man hits theaters on July 9. See the film, bring your ticket stub to Rooftop, and get in free!

Rooftop ’09 Film “45365” In Theaters Now

Rooftop ’09 Film “45365” In Theaters Now

45365, one of the most beautiful, fascinating, unique feature films of Rooftop’s 2009 season, is playing at the Anthology Film Archives from June 17-24. The glowing review in The Times called it “a beguiling slice of Midwestern impressionism.”

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