The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center's Documentary Series returns later this month with a lineup full of diverse, topical and entertaining cinematic experiences.
The Sewickley nonprofit's 2024 Documentary Series will run from Aug. 23-Sept. 5, with all eight films scheduled for multiple screenings during that stretch. Tickets and showtimes for each film are now available via The Lindsay's website.
Patrons 21 and older who would like to bring beer or wine to The Lindsay should review our BYOB policy.
This year's Documentary Series films are:
• "Common Ground," which extolls the potential climate change-stemming virtues of regenerative agriculture. Sara Klingensmith, an education associate with the Allegheny Land Trust, will give a special presentation on land preservation 15 minutes prior to the 4:45 p.m. "Common Ground" screening on Friday, Aug. 23.
• "O Pioneer," a film that explores what modern American pioneers look like. Each screening will also feature a video Q&A provided by the "O Pioneer" filmmaking team.
• "Missing from Fire Trail Road," which uses the disappearance of one Tulalip woman to spotlight the many unsolved cases of murdered or missing indigenous women.
• "Stop Making Sense," a 4K restoration of Jonathan Demme's 1984 Talking Heads extravaganza that many consider to be the greatest concert film ever made.
• "Neat: The Story of Bourbon," which hails from local production company Vinegar Hill and dives deep into America's rich bourbon-making traditions. Director David Altrogge will be on hand for a live Q&A 15 minutes prior to the 3 p.m. "Neat" showing on Sunday, Sept. 1.
• "She Rises Up," which follows three women from different countries whose entrepreneurial gifts are lifting up their entire communities. Director Maureen Castle Tusty will participate in a live Q&A directly following the 7 p.m. "She Rises Up" screening on Friday, Aug. 30.
• "Freedom House Ambulance"The FIRST Responders," WQED's award-winning film about the groundbreaking EMT service founded in Pittsburgh's HIll District that became a national model. John Moon, a former Freedom House member, will be at The Lindsay for a live Q&A directly after the 5 p.m. "Freedom House Ambulance" showing on Thursday, Sept. 5.
• "Who Is Stan Smith?," which introduces fans of the iconic Stan Smith sneaker to the former tennis standout whose name adorns them.
Week 1 of The Lindsay's 2024 Documentary Series will run from Aug. 23-29 and include multiple screenings of "Common Ground," "O Pioneer," "Missing from Fire Trail Road" and "Stop Making Sense."
Week 2 goes from Aug. 30-Sept. 5 and will follow a similar pattern for all showings of "Neat," "She Rises Up," "Freedom House Ambulance" and "Who Is Stan Smith?"
"As the new school year begins, The Lindsay reminds everyone that learning is a lifelong experience," says Lindsay CEO Carolina Thor. "These films cover a variety of topics and were curated for their unique perspectives. There's something for everyone in this expansive lineup!"
The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center, formerly The Tull Family Theater, is an independent, film-driven arts nonprofit located at 418 Walnut St. in Sewickley.
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