Celebrate 30 years of a landmark classic on the big screen this Black History Month! Cheryl, a witty video store clerk and aspiring filmmaker in 1990s Philadelphia, becomes obsessed with an uncredited 1930s Black actress known only as "The Watermelon Woman." As Cheryl sets out to uncover the actress’s real identity and hidden life, her personal investigation turns into a funny, sharp, and deeply personal journey of self-discovery. Written, directed by, and starring Cheryl Dunye, The Watermelon Woman made cinema history as the very first feature film directed by an openly Black lesbian. Seamlessly blending documentary-style realism with clever satire, the film boldly tackled the erasure of Black queer women in Hollywood history while capturing the vibrant 90s LGBTQ+ culture. Winner of the prestigious Teddy Award at the Berlin International Film Festival, it remains a hilariously fresh, thought-provoking, and essential cornerstone of both New Queer Cinema and Black film history.

Another chance to see the Ryan Coogler masterpiece on the big screen... and on Halloween weekend! Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their Mississippi hometown in the 1930s to open a juke joint and start again. But as night falls, they discover that an even greater evil—a sinister supernatural presence—is waiting to welcome them back. Written and directed by visionary filmmaker Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Creed) and starring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role, Sinners made history as one of the most acclaimed horror films of the decade. A stunning blend of Southern Gothic horror and rich period drama, the film fuses vampire lore with the deeply rooted origins of the Mississippi Delta blues. Beyond the scares, Sinners stands as a powerful celebration of Black culture, resilience, and music under the oppressive shadow of the Jim Crow South—making it an iconic, history-making masterpiece to experience this Black History Month. Period attire and Halloween dress-up are highly encouraged!