Ask E. Jean

ASK E. JEAN is the thrilling story of E. Jean Carroll’s life, from her early days as Miss Cheerleader USA to her rise as a trailblazing journalist, author, and beloved advice columnist. Carroll broke barriers as the first female editor at Esquire, Playboy, and Outside, helping to redefine women’s roles in media with her sharp wit and fearless voice…MORE INFO

The Invite

Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places…MORE INFO

Just Sing

Wednesday, July 15 6:30pm

Q&A with Director Abraham Troen! (moderated by Marcia Jarmel, Director of Filmmaker Services at JFI)

JUST SING follows a pivotal season with the SoCal VoCals, one of the country’s top collegiate a cappella groups, as they pursue a record-setting sixth ICCA title. With graduation looming and expectations high, the ensemble faces the pressure of competition alongside the uncertainty of what comes next…MORE INFO

The Odyssey

Starts Friday, July 17

After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Circe along the way…MORE INFO

Hadestown: The Musical

The live theater capture of the hit musical Hadestown, which won eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, featuring the five original principals of the Broadway company. The genre-defying new musical blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale…MORE INFO

WHAM! 10 Days In China

Tuesday, July 28 6:30pm

In 1985, WHAM! made history as the first Western pop act to perform in communist China. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s concerts in Beijing and Guangzhou were a cultural milestone – East meets West, music meets politics. Now, newly restored footage reveals the untold story of the iconic tour that helped launch WHAM! to global superstardom…MORE INFO

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

Starts Friday, July 31

From founding a revolutionary theater troupe alongside César Chávez to bringing the Mexican American experience to mainstream America with Zoot Suit and La Bamba, Luis Valdez has become the godfather of Chicano theater and film, breaking boundaries and expanding America’s story…MORE INFO

Wild Inside

Starts Friday, August 7

On February 2, 2023, Flaco — a male Eurasian eagle-owl, the largest species of owl in the world — was discovered missing from his cage at the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan. What follows when Flaco, who had lived his entire life in captivity, was released in New York City is a surprising story revealing the delight, concern, and fascination of millions in the city and beyond…MORE INFO

Cat Video Fest 2026

Saturday, August 8 12pm
Sunday, August 9 12pm
Saturday, August 15 12pm
Sunday, August 16 12pm

A benefit for Cat Town Oakland

Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2026, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Each year, across the country, local theaters partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations and shelters alike — a portion of ticket proceeds from every show goes directly to local cats in need…MORE INFO

The RIvals of the Amziah King

Starts Friday, August 14

Deep within the backwoods of rural Oklahoma, charismatic and musically gifted Amziah King (McConaughey) herds a bluegrass-playing band of misfits while overseeing the premier honey-making operation in town. When Amziah’s estranged foster daughter unexpectedly returns…MORE INFO

Cinema as Prayer: A Night of Queer South Asian Films

Wednesday, August 19 6:30pm

Q&A with Directors Kirthi Nath and Lata Mani to follow films!

Cinema as Prayer: A Night of Queer South Asian Films brings together two poetic films that move through longing, belonging and spiritual transformation. Films shown include Paramita and Longing Suite…MORE INFO