Streaming Films

We understand that some film enthusiasts may not be ready to return to the theater. You can enjoy quality independent films at home while still supporting the Rehoboth Beach Film Society by watching the films below. 

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Streaming Film - The Columnist

“The Columnist” is a thrilling crime comedy about a depressed woman taking revenge after being harassed on social media.

Columnist and author Femke is flooded with anonymous nasty message and death threats on Facebook and Twitter. One day she has had enough and begins her plans to punish her online abusers. [2019, Netherlands, 86 min, Rated: NR, Dutch with English subtitles].

Richard Whittaker of the “Austin Chronicle” writes, “The biting and scathing script by Daan Windhorst doesn’t just take more-than-deserved stabs at troll culture, but also a broader swipe about the very real perils of social media addiction.”  Anton Bitel of “Little White Lies” says, “Femke’s tragedy is that she becomes in practice the very opposite of what she preaches: someone who shuts down the conversation and leaves those with whom she disagrees permanently silenced.”


https://watch.eventive.org/columnist/play/609320a10172e0007d2deb17

Streaming Film - The County

“The County,” is a captivating drama about a middle-aged woman and her fierce fight for justice.

Inga runs a deeply indebted dairy farm in a remote valley in Iceland. After a tragic loss, she decides to revolt against the corrupt establishment exploiting her and the local community. In this way the widowed farmer begins a new life own her own terms. [2019, Iceland, 92 min, Rated: NR, Icelandic with English subtitles].

Mark Kermode of “Observer” exclaims, “’The County’ blends elements of heartfelt tragedy with absurdist comedy, conjuring a humanist portrait of life in which community and loneliness coexist on a landscape of contradictions – geographical, personal and political.”


https://watch.eventive.org/thecounty/play/607e5d97c4c7410071fe59e8

Streaming Film - My Wonderful Wanda

“My Wonderful Wanda,” a delightful dramedy of the haves and have-nots set against the backdrop of a gorgeous lakeside villa in Switzerland.

Wanda is a Polish caretaker who has left her own small children in Poland to look after Josef, the stroke-ridden patriarch of the wealthy Wegmeister-Gloor dynasty. Wanda is adept in navigating the tricky family dynamics between the two grown (yet still childish) offspring and the elegant, controlling matriarch Elsa. An unexpected turn of events spins everything upside down. [2020, Switzerland, 111 min, Rated: NR, German with English subtitles].

Anthony Ray Bench of “Film Threat” writes, “Director and co-writer Bettina Oberli crafts a wonderfully fascinating story about a dysfunctional family that brings tears and laughs.”


https://kinomarquee.com/film/my-wonderful-wanda/6058b5c13d945700013d88a2/rehoboth-beach-film-society

Streaming Film - Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts

“Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts,” is an illuminating documentary that explores the life of a unique American artist, a man with a remarkable and unlikely biography.

Bill Traylor was born into slavery in 1853 on a cotton plantation in rural Alabama. After the Civil War, Traylor continued to farm the land as a sharecropper until the late 1920s. Aging and alone, he moved to Montgomery and worked odd jobs in the thriving segregated black neighborhood. A decade later, in his late 80s, Traylor became homeless and started to draw and paint, both memories from plantation days and scenes of a radically changing urban culture. His colorful, strikingly modernist work eventually led him to be recognized as one of America’s greatest self-taught artists and the subject of a Smithsonian retrospective. [2020, US, 75 min, Rated: NR].

Jerry Saltz of “New York Magazing, exclaims “In Traylor, we can see the power of individual voice… the work is transcendent and essential.” “Southern Poverty Law Center” writes, “A celebration of art and the best of humanity transcending poverty, racism and despair.”


https://kinomarquee.com/film/bill-traylor-chasing-ghosts/604f8e7e9392d90001c8a93a/rehoboth-beach-film-society

Streaming Film - Oscar® Nominated Shorts 2021 - Animation

Watch virtually for $12; or watch a bundle of all three programs for $30

 

   

Burrow
A young rabbit embarks on a journey to dig the burrow of her dreams. After hitting (bed) rock bottom, she learns there is no shame in asking for help. [2020, USA, 6 min, Rated: PG:13]

Genius Loci
Reine is a young loner who, over the course of one night, sees among the urban chaos a moving oneness that seems alive, like some sort of guide. [2019, France, 16 min, Rated: PG-13].

If Anything Happens I love You - WINNER
Grieving parents struggle with the loss of their daughter after a school shooting. [2020, USA, 13 min, Rated: PG-13].

 

Opera
An animation project that can be defined as a contemporary animated edition of the Renaissance fresco mural paintings [2020, South Korea, USA, 9 min, Rated: PG-13].

Yes - People
One morning an eclectic mix of people face the everyday battle, such as work, school and dish-washing. As the day
progresses, their relationships are tested and ultimately their capacity to cope.
Total Run Time 99 mins
Rated: PG

Also screening with the Animated Shorts are additional films "Kapaemahu", "The Snail & The Whale", and "To Gerard".


https://watch.eventive.org/ons21-cinemaarttheater

Streaming Film - The Outside Story

“The Outside Story” is a lovely comedy-drama about an introverted, heartbroken editor (played by Brian Tyree Henry) who locks himself out of his apartment.

Charles Young is locked out of his home with no shoes, no money, a phone running low and the stars aligned to keep him physically separated from his comfort zone. He finds himself on an epic journey up, down and around his block with life-altering ramifications. [2020, USA. 85 min., Rated: NR]

Amy Nicholson of “Filmweek" writes, “This film is just adorable and it's one that I really hope people take the time to check out...I can't recommend "The Outside Story" enough".


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Streaming Film - Oscar® Nominated Shorts 2021 - Live Action Short Films

Watch virtually for $12 or watch a bundle of all three programs for $30

   

Feeling Through
A coming-of-age story that follows Tereek, a homeless teen wandering the streets of New York. He encounters Artie, a Deaf/Blind man in need of assistance getting to a bus stop which leads to an intimate bond, and an experience that forever changes Tereek. [2019, USA, 19 min, Rated: R].

The Present 
Yusef and his young daughter set out in the West Bank to buy his wife a gift on his wedding anniversary. Between soldiers, segregated roads and checkpoints, how easy would it be to go shopping? [2020, Palestine, 25 min, Rated: R].

Two Distant Strangers - WINNER
Cartoonist Carter James’ repeated attempts to get home to his dog are thwarted by a recurring deadly encounter that forces him to re-live the same awful day over and over again. [2019, USA, 25 min, Rated: R].

White Eye 
A man finds his stolen bicycle, which now belongs to a stranger. While attempting to retrieve it, he struggles to remain human. [2019, Israel, 20 min, Rated: R].

The Letter Room
An empathetic corrections officer gets transferred to the prison’s letter room where he soon finds escape in the deeply personal letters written to an inmate on death row [2020, USA, 33 min, Rated: R].
Total Run Time 130 mins
Rated: R

 


https://watch.eventive.org/ons21-cinemaarttheater

Streaming Film - Oscar® Nominated Shorts 2021 - Documentaries

Watch virtually for $12 or watch a bundle of all three programs for $30

   

A Concerto is a Conversation
Virtuoso jazz pianist and film composer Kris Bowers tracks his family’s lineage through his 91-year-old grandfather from Jim Crow Florida to the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

A Love Song For Latasha
Nearly three decades after the shooting death of 15-year-old-Latasha Harlins at a South Central Los Angeles store, director Sophia Nahli Allison builds an archive of a promising life lost.

Colette - WINNER
Ninety-year-old Colette  is one of the last surviving members of the French Resistance. For the past 74-years Colette has never allowed herself to put one foot in Germany, where her brother died. That all changes when Lucie enters her life.

Do Not Split
Within the heart of the Hong Kong protests, unfolding across a year, "Do Not Split" captures the determination and sacrifices of the Hong Kong protesters, the government's backlash and the passage of the new Beijing-backed national security law.

Hunger Ward
Filmed in conflict-ridden Yemen, with unprecedented access within a sensitive conflict-zone, "Hunger Ward" documents two women fighting to thwart the spread of starvation against the backdrop of a forgotten war. 
Total Run Time 136 mins
Rated: R


https://watch.eventive.org/ons21-cinemaarttheater

Streaming Film - The Marijuana Conspiracy

“The Marijuana Conspiracy,” is a compelling drama based on a true story about several young women involved in a human experiment.

In 1972, five young women become part of a radical experiment that studies the effects of marijuana on females. Despite the agendas of the government, they use their unique strengths and friendship to overcome adversity. [2020, Canada, 123 min, Rated: NR].

Dylan Anderson of “Film Threat” remarks, “The movie is overall a very well written, precisely executed, and adeptly acted production. The plot skillfully spins various narrative threads and weaves them all together in a very satisfying and organic way.”


https://samuelgoldwynfilms.vhx.tv/products/the-marijuana-conspiracy-rbfs-cinema-art

Streaming Film - Another Round

“Another Round,” is a comedy-drama about four colleagues and friends that embark on a life-changing experiment. The film is the Oscar® Winner for Best International Feature Film.

Teachers Martin, Tommy, Peter and Nikolaj are colleagues and friends at a secondary school  in Copenhagen. All four struggle with unmotivated students and feel that their lives have become boring and stale. At a dinner celebrating Nikolaj's 40th birthday, the group begins to discuss psychiatrist Finn Skårderud who has theorized that having a blood alcohol content of 0.05 makes you more creative and relaxed. While the group dismisses the theory, Martin, who is depressed due to troubles in his marriage, is inspired and starts to drink at work. The rest of the group eventually decides to join in to test the theory. They agree to a set of rules but eventually abandon the experiment with devastating results. [2020, Denmark, 115 min, Rated: NR, Danish with English Subtitles].

Wenlei Ma of “News.com.au” comments, “Director Thomas Vinterburg is incredibly astute when it comes to how humans behave in extraordinary circumstances.” Dominic Curry of the “Chicago Sun-Times” says, “Audaciously provocative and wickedly funny.”


https://samuelgoldwynfilms.vhx.tv/products/another-round-rbfs-cinema-art

Streaming Film - Francesco

“Francesco,” is a groundbreaking documentary about the life and the teaching of Pope Francis.

From director and producer Evgeny Afineevksy, “Francesco” features unprecedented access to His Holiness Pope Francis. The film provides an intimate look at a global leader who approaches challenging and complex issues with tremendous humility, wisdom and generosity towards all. Spanning issues such as climate change, migration and refugees, women’s empowerment, sexual abuse and LGBTQ+ issues, pandemic, border walls, and many more of today’s headlines, this documentary takes audiences on a worldwide journey. It spotlights the incredible empathy displayed by a leader who continues to inspire hope during an extraordinary moment in our lifetime. In doing so, the film examines how people might take action to transition into a new way of living and thriving in the 21st century. [2020, US, 116 min, Rated: NR].

 


https://watch.eventive.org/francescofilm/play/604b88b106e1d90030b9d550

Streaming Film - Martha: A Picture Story

“Martha: A Picture Story,” is a charming documentary about a trailblazing graffiti and street photographer.

In the 1970’s, as the boroughs of New York City burned, icon Martha Cooper worked as a photographer for the “New York Post”, seeking images of creativity and play where others saw crime and poverty. As a result, she captured some of the first images of New York graffiti, at a time when the city had declared war on this new culture. Martha and her co-author Henry Chalfant compiled these images into the book “Subway Art.” However, the commercial failure of the book forced Martha to leave graffiti behind, moving on to document many other hidden cultures of New York. Twenty years later, Martha discovers she has become a legend of the graffiti world – a culture that has now exploded into a global movement. “Subway Art” became one of the most sold – and stolen – art books of all time, photocopied and shared by graffiti artists for decades.

Now at 75 years of age, Martha finds herself navigating a culture vastly changed. The small community born from struggle and adversity, has grown into a commercial industry fueled by the rise of social media. Now every new piece of street art is immediately uploaded, and crowds line up for selfies in front of popular works. Martha struggles to find her place in this new world, driven by a passion for capturing the creativity that helps people rise above their environment. [2019, US, 82 min, Rated: NR].

Nick Allen of “RogerEbert.com” writes, “’Martha: A Picture Story’ is the kind of documentary that bestows upon you a new hero – that is, if you weren’t already hip to the groundbreaking photos and graffiti culture influence of Martha Cooper. Directed with infectious zeal, it’s a photographer bio-doc that always feels to be in motion, especially given its excellent editing, fascinating subject, and narrative ambition to honor those on the other side of Martha’s camera.”


https://www.altavod.com/content/martha?code=rehoboth

Streaming Film - Adam

“Adam,” is an intimate drama about two women each trapped by their own destiny, who seek refuge in flight and denial.

Abla runs a modest local bakery from her home in Casablanca where she lives alone with her 8-year-old daughter Warda. Their routine of housework and homework is interrupted one day by a knock on the door. It is Samia, a young woman looking for a job and a roof over her head. The little girl is immediately taken with the newcomer, but her mother initially refuses to allow a pregnant stranger into their home. Gradually, however, Abla’s resolve softens and Samia’s arrival begins to offer all of them the prospect of a new life. The film world-premiered at the 2019 Cannes Festival and represented Morocco at the 2020 Oscars. [2020, Morocco, 98 min, Rated: NR, Arabic with English subtitles].

“Variety” writes, “A beautifully made, character-driven little gem that knows when and how to touch all the right buttons.” “Awards Daily” pens, “’Adam’ resonates through this profound depiction of female solidarity, opening up a necessary dialogue about women in oppressive societies with compelling grace and heartfelt empathy” 


https://watch.eventive.org/adam/play/603fd7240313df00bc52acb6

Streaming Film - Amundsen: The Greatest Expedition

“Amundsen: The Great Expedition” is an enthralling drama based on the true story of the well-known polar explorer.

Roald Amundsen’s dream of reaching the North Pole haunts him throughout his life. He is obsessed with the idea of discovering the last unchartered lands of the world. While he wins the race against Robert Scott to becomes the first man ever to conquer the South Pole, Amundsen will sacrifice everything to be the first to explore the icy wastelands of the North Pole. [2019, Norway, 110 min, Rated: NR, Norwegian with English subtitles].

Trevor Johnson of “Radio Times” writes, “Handsomely mounted and facilitated by polished visual effects.”


https://samuelgoldwynfilms.vhx.tv/products/amundsen-rehoboth-beach-film-society

Streaming Film - The Good Traitor

“The Good Traitor” is a thrilling biographical drama based on the true story of Denmark's unsung hero and ambassador to the U.S during World War II.

Denmark is invaded by Nazi Germany with demands for immediate and unconditional surrender. The government surrenders after a few hours and begins cooperating with the Nazis. On the other side of the Atlantic is Denmark's ambassador to the United States of America, a daredevil and a man of the world - Henrik Kauffmann, who is willing to put everything on the line. He refuses to follow the German directives and engineers a rebellious plan to defeat Hitler and give the Danish people their freedom back. [2020, Denmark, 110 min, Rated: NR, In English and Danish with English subtitles].


https://samuelgoldwynfilms.vhx.tv/products/the-good-traitor-rehoboth-beach-film-society

Streaming Film - Keep an Eye Out

“Keep An Eye Out” is a surreal comedy about an intense and suspenseful police interrogation.

Fugain has just found a body. For Superintendent Buron, charged with taking his statement, Fugain is also the prime suspect. The questioning lasts all night, becoming an interminable head-to-head, bordering on the absurd. [2018, France, 73 min, Rated: NR, French with English subtitles].

Sophie Rosemont of “Rolling Stone” remarks, “A well-executed dark comedy, which navigates between tension, suspense and humor.” Jordan Mintzer of “The Hollywood Reporter” writes, “Like Dupieux's other movies ‘Keep an Eye Out” is chock full of bizarre happenings that don't really add up to much, but are nonetheless well orchestrated and amusing to watch.”

 


https://watch.eventive.org/keepaneyeout/play/6022a5de3335d50098d9bac8

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