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FILMS SHOWING IN LOCAL THEATERS

	American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez		People may best remember director and screenwriter Luis Valdez as the maker of the 1987 biographical drama La Bamba, starring Lou Diamond Phillips as Chicano rock and roll star Ritchie Valens. But Valdez is also regarded as a founder of Chicano theater and a pioneer of the Chicano movement of the ’60s and ’70s. Growing up as one of ten children to Mexican migrant farmworkers, he was originally set to become an engineer like his older brother. But by his sophomore year of college, Valdez had switched his major to English and was writing scathing satirical plays about the experiences of Mexican Americans and the racism and prejudice they face.
	Amores Perros (Ends 7/2)		Mexico City. A fatal car crash. Three lives collide. A teenager risks it all to run away with his brother’s wife. A model loses everything after moving in with her lover. A homeless man unearths the ghosts of his past. As their stories unfold, human chaos, cruelty, and tenderness come to light – revealing they are more connected than they seem. After 25 years, Alejandro González Iñárritu’s legendary debut returns to the big screen in a stunning restoration.
	Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity		The Thousand-Year Blood War between the Shinigami and Quincy enters its final phase as Yhwach transcends his powers. The conflict leaves the world facing annihilation or hope.
	Couture		In Paris, Maxine, an American film director, receives news that will turn her life upside down. She then crosses paths with Ada, a young South Sudanese model who has left her country, and Angèle, a French make-up artist dreaming of a different life.
	The Death of Robin Hood		Grappling with his violent past, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle that he thought would be his last. He soon gets a chance at salvation when he meets a mysterious woman and a young girl.
	The Furious		After Wang Wei's daughter is kidnapped by a criminal network, his only ally is Navin, a journalist whose wife has mysteriously disappeared. Fueled by a furious vengeance, the unlikely duo finds themselves in an explosive martial-arts showdown against a relentless gang of thugs.
	Lucky Strike		Trapped behind enemy lines with only a radio, an American soldier must use his wits to outsmart advancing Nazi troops during the Battle of the Bulge.
	Maa Inti Baangaram (Ends 7/1)		Through moments of fear and bravery, a woman discovers that embracing her vulnerabilities is just as vital to her inner strength as facing life's challenges head-on.
	Nagabandham - The Secret Treasure		A captivating exploration of India's ancient Vishnu temples, delving into the enigmatic ritual of Nagabandham. The film unveils hidden mysteries and sacred traditions, offering a glimpse into the spiritual world of these revered sites.
	Rao Bahadur		RAO BAHADUR is a psychological drama set against the backdrop of a fading aristocracy. Remember: Doubt is a Demon
	Romería		To secure her education, Marina must find her birth family. Guided by her mother's diary, she travels to the coast and uncovers buried secrets and long-hidden shames of the past.
	Shoot the People (Ends 7/2)		Shoot The People is a documentary capturing photographer and activist Misan Harriman’s journey documenting global protest movements that drive social change. Renowned for his wide-ranging work — including powerful breakthrough images from the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and capturing the Palestinian liberation movement on film — Harriman also made history as the first Black man to photograph a British Vogue cover.
	Welcome to the Jungle (Ends 7/2)		Police officers Jay Bakshi and Sandhya pursue elusive criminal Raj Solanki, only to face shocking personal connections that complicate duty trust and the line between justice and emotion.