FILMS

The Woman King is a historical drama film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. It is based on true events and follows the story of Nanisca, a general of the all-female military unit known as the Agojie, and her daughter Nawi, who fought against French colonialists in 18th century West Africa. The film stars Viola Davis and Thuso Mbedu.

The Farewell is a comedy-drama film directed by Lulu Wang. The movie follows a Chinese-American woman named Billi who travels to China with her family to say goodbye to her grandmother, who is dying of cancer. However, the family has decided not to tell the grandmother the truth and instead stages a fake wedding to gather everyone together. The film stars Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, and Diana Lin.

Zola is a biographical crime-comedy-drama film directed by Janicza Bravo. Based on a viral Twitter thread, the film follows a stripper named Zola who embarks on a wild road trip with a new friend to Florida, where they become involved in a dangerous and chaotic scheme.

Harriet is a biographical film directed by Kasi Lemmons. The movie tells the story of Harriet Tubman, a former enslaved person who escapes and becomes a legendary abolitionist, freeing hundreds of enslaved people through the Underground Railroad. The film stars Cynthia Erivo.

Laal Singh Chaddha is an Indian comedy-drama film, and an official adaptation of the Hollywood movie Forrest Gump. The movie follows the life of a man named Laal Singh Chaddha as he navigates through various historical events in India from the 1980s to the present day. Aamir Khan stars in the film.

I Wanna Dance with Somebody is a biographical drama film directed by Kasi Lemmons. The movie follows the life of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest singers of all time, from her rise to fame to her tragic death in 2012. The film stars Naomi Ackie in the role of Whitney Houston.

Everybody Knows is a Spanish-language mystery-drama film directed by Asghar Farhadi. It follows Laura, who returns to her hometown in Spain with her children to attend her sister's wedding. A sudden disappearance sets off a chain of events that unravel long-held family secrets and expose buried grievances. The film stars Penélope Cruz as Laura.

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. depicts the aftermath of a huge scandal in a large church. Trinitie Childs, the first lady of a prominent Southern Baptist Mega Church, attempts to help her pastor-husband, Lee-Curtis Childs, rebuild their congregation.

Broker is a 2022 South Korean drama film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and starring Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won, Bae Doona, Lee Ji-eun, and Lee Joo-young. The movie revolves around the theme of baby boxes and illegal adoptions. The film was selected for the Palme d'Or at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Ecumenical Jury Award and the Best Actor Award for Song Kang-ho. It was released in South Korean theaters on June 8, 2022.

Little is a fantasy-comedy film about a successful and ruthless tech mogul named Jordan Sanders. After a magical encounter, Jordan is transformed into a 13-year-old version of herself. The film follows Jordan as she navigates her new life as a teenager, with the help of her long-suffering assistant, April. The film stars Regina Hall as adult Jordan, Marsai Martin as teenage Jordan, and Issa Rae as April. The film was directed by Tina Gordon.