Will Arnett finds a comedic purpose in "Is This Thing On?" opening Feb. 6 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Also opening is "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a drama featuring real emergency dispatch calls.
As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family — forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.
"Is This Thing On?" is rated R and playing through Feb. 12.
Jan. 29, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A 5-year-old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her. Her name was Hind Rajab.
Winner of the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, where it received the longest standing ovation in film festival history, "The Voice of Hind Rajab" has become one of this year’s most acclaimed titles.
"The Voice of Hind Rajab" is not rated and plays through Feb. 12.
For more information on films, including showtimes and ticket availability, visit the Ross' website.
