Experience the engaging spectacle of two artists on stage striking a balanced pose, clad in dynamic outfits. They're set against picturesque peacock feather backdrops that add to the charisma of their performance - all part of the captivating "Rita & Zia Project". This is a show-stopping highlight perfect for those searching for an immersion in creative excellence.

THE NITA & ZITA PROJECT

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THE NITA & ZITA PROJECT unfolds the riveting story of two Jewish immigrant sisters who rose to international burlesque stardom. Their journey, marked by both the dazzle of the spotlight and the shadows of solitude, is a testament to their unbreakable bond, their vibrant heritage, and their indelible influence on the fabric of the city that became their final resting …

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SFF Wrap Party

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Come next door to Cinema Salem after the final screening of the weekend to celebrate another fantastic film fest! Salem Film Fest

CALL ME DANCER

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Manish is an athletic street dancer from Mumbai who struggles against his hard-working parents’ insistence that he follow a traditional career path. He meets a curmudgeonly Israeli ballet teacher, Yehuda Ma’or, who inspires him to follow his dreams. Ambitious and passionate, Manish is now determined to make it as a professional dancer, but the odds are stacked against him and …

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SKIN OF GLASS

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SKIN OF GLASS follows filmmaker Denise Zmekhol’s (CHILDREN OF THE AMAZON, SFF 2009) journey after discovering that her late father’s most celebrated work as an architect, a modernist glass skyscraper in the heart of São Paulo affectionately known as the Pele de Vidro (“Skin of Glass”), has become occupied by hundreds of unhoused families. The film delicately interweaves the personal …

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STORY & PICTURES BY

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STORY & PICTURES BY takes audiences behind-the-scenes to meet the boundary pushers who create children’s picture books. The film follows Christian Robinson, Yuyi Morales, and Mac Barnett—the stars of the new “golden age” of kids lit—as they create experimental work that reflects the mysteries of childhood, champions the marginalized, and provides children with windows and mirrors, even when the creators’ …

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BRING THEM HOME / AISKÓTÁHKAPIYAAYA

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BRING THEM HOME / AISKÓTÁHKAPIYAAYA tells the story of a small group of Blackfoot people and their mission to establish the first wild buffalo herd on their ancestral territory since the species’ near-extinction a century ago, an act that would restore the land, re-enliven traditional culture and bring much needed healing to their community. Narrated by award-winning Blackfeet/Nez Perce actor, …

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BYE BYE TIBERIAS

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In her early twenties, Hiam Abbass (Succession, Ramy, Blade Runner) left her native Palestinian village to follow her dream of becoming an actress in France, leaving behind her mother, grandmother, and seven sisters. Thirty years later, her filmmaker daughter Lina returns with her to the village and questions for the first time her mother’s bold choices: her chosen exile and …

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LUCHA: A WRESTLING TALE

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Taft High School in the South Bronx is known for being the first high school in the country to have metal detectors. But one group of pioneering young women on the school’s wrestling team is looking to change that legacy, and their lives. Shirley works hard for a college scholarship, Nyasia is determined to become stronger, Mariam juggles her academics and …

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ALL WE CARRY

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ALL WE CARRY follows a young Honduran couple beginning when they flee their country on foot, ride in cargo trains across Mexico, claim asylum at the U.S. border, and endure months in detention. Once released, the family is given a court date two years away that will determine if they can stay. Denied a work permit and in need of …

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10 Films You Need to See for Salem Film Fest ’22

The 15th edition of Salem Film Fest starts this weekend! Salem Film Fest 2022 will take place in-person Thursday, March 24 – Sunday, March 27, followed by virtual programming Monday, March 28 – Sunday, April 3 at Endicott College of Arts, CinemaSalem, The Peabody Essex Museum, and The Cabot. Here are the ones we are making sure to see either …