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A film about climate change, disguised as a portrait of collective anxiety in the New York City summer.

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A boy channels the strength of the lion (anbessa) as he fights encroaching development in this intimate character study.

Peter Sarsgaard and Rashida Jones star in this quietly moving tale of a successful “house tuner” who becomes stifled when he meets a client he can’t quite tune into. Presented by The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council River to River Festival.

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Short non-fiction, forged in peril.

Rooftop Films and The Town Hall present Melvin Van Peebles’ groundbreaking classic set to a live score performed by the Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber, featuring an in-person appearance by the living legend himself!

Museum of the Moving Image and Rooftop Films present a special free community sneak preview screening of Netflix’s original documentary Knock Down the House, featuring a post-show Q&A with director Rachel Lears!

Our Annual Spring Gala isn’t your run-of-the-mill shindig: no black tie or gown required, just a fun party for lovers and leaders of the film community to come together in celebration of Rooftop Films and the bold, accomplished artists who’ve made a distinct contribution to independent cinema.