Two films – “The Truth” and “John Lewis: Good Trouble” – opened Aug. 21 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center.
The Ross, which reopened last Friday, has implemented safety measures to protect the health of both staff and patrons. More details about movies and the reopening are available on the Ross website.
Charming, bold, and imbued with endless emotional insight, “The Truth” offers a relatable look at human relationships, featuring exquisite performances from its all-star cast
Legends of French cinema Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche join masterful filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda (“Shoplifters,” “Still Walking”) to paint a moving portrait of family dynamics in “The Truth.” Fabienne (Catherine Deneuve) is an aging French movie star who, despite her momentary lapses in memory, remains a venerable force to be reckoned with. Upon the publication of her memoirs, her daughter Lumir (Juliette Binoche) returns to Paris from New York with her husband (Ethan Hawke) and their young daughter to commemorate its release. A sharp and funny battle of wits ensues between the mother-daughter duo, as Lumir takes issue with Fabienne’s rose-colored version of the past. Reflected cleverly by Fabienne’s latest role in a sci-fi drama, their strained relationship takes a poignant journey toward possible reconciliation.
“The Truth,” which has been rated PG by The Motion Picture Association of America, is showing through Sept. 3.
An intimate homage to both the legend and the man, “John Lewis: Good Trouble” is a worthy tribute to an inspiring activist and public servant.
Using interviews and rare archival footage, “John Lewis: Good Trouble” chronicles Lewis’ 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health-care reform and immigration. Using present-day interviews with Lewis, now 80 years old, Porter explores his childhood experiences, his inspiring family, and his fateful meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1957. In addition to her interviews with Lewis and his family, Porter’s primarily cinéma verité film also includes interviews with political leaders, Congressional colleagues, and other people who figure prominently in his life.
“John Lewis: Good Trouble,” which has been rated PG by The Motion Picture Association of America, is showing through Sept. 3.
For more information, including show times, call 402-472-5353 or visit the Ross website.
This program is being presented with the support of the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
