MARRIED TO COMICS + Q&A
A rare glimpse into the life and art of two giants of autobiographical comics, who are also married. Laying their personal lives to bare in their work, including the intimate details of their troubled marriage, Justin Green and Carol Tyler pioneered and set the bar for the deeply personal genre.

Followed by a Q&A with director John Kinhart and artist Carol Tyler, moderated by cartoonist Craig Boldman.

ALL ILLUSIONS MUST BE BROKEN + Q&A
6 pm Reception in the Speed Cinema lobby
7 pm Screening and Q&A with directors Laura Dunn and Jef Sewell

From the directors of Look & See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry, executive produced by Terrence Malick and Robert Redford and produced by Owsley Brown, this documentary is a cinematic contemporization of the work of American cultural anthropologist Ernest Becker whose book The Denial of Death won the Pulitzer Prize for non-fiction in 1974. Becker’s multidisciplinary exploration of human nature and his own personal testimony challenge us to move beyond our fears and see the beauty that surrounds our fragile lives.

AMERICAN CONSPIRACY: THE OCTOPUS MURDERS + Q&A
An investigative journalist pursuing a political conspiracy known as “The Octopus” is found dead in his hotel room. Decades later, new details emerge. From the Emmy-winning team behind Wild Wild Country, this docuseries reexamines a twisted government conspiracy theory. Photojournalist Christian Hansen continues the work of Danny Casolaro, a reporter who mysteriously died while investigating a major political conspiracy linking spy software theft, unsolved murders and major 20th-century scandals.

Followed by a post-screening discussion with director Zachary Treitz, photojournalist Christian Hansen, and Ryan Daly, moderated by Speed Assistant Curator of Film Nathan Viner.

NO ONE ASKED YOU + Q&A
Comedian, disruptor-extraordinaire Lizz Winstead (co-creator The Daily Show) and her team of activists crisscross the U.S. to support abortion clinic staff and bust stigma. Pop culture icons and next-gen comics fuel this six-year road film activating small-town folks to rebuild vandalized clinics, exposing wrongdoer politicians, domestic terrorists, and media neglect as the race to the bottom ensues.

Followed by a post-screening discussion with director Ruth Leitman and producer Rachel Rozycki, moderated by Women In Film KY cofounder Lauren Fulwiler.

SHIFT + Q&A
Tom, a Steve Buscemi type with less drive, takes the night shift job at Your Storage in Chicago armed with security monitors, lackluster wit, a late night radio DJ, and his trusty office chair Grace Kelly, but the usually easy gig takes a mysterious turn when one of the regulars, Mrs. Jones, lures an unsuspecting man into her unit–a man that Tom never sees again.

Followed by a post-screening discussion with director Max Neace and actor Sean O’Bryan, moderated by filmmaker Stu Pollard.

UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS: THE ART AND LEGACY OF HENRY L. FAULKNER + Q&A
An unflinching and loving look at painter and poet, Henry L. Faulkner, considered by many the most documented queer man in the history of Kentucky. While there had been much said about painter Henry Faulkner’s life as a colorful local character, artist and bon vivant, Donohue’s documentary reveals Faulkner had a much richer history and complex international experience. This is a vivid story of the gay experience from the 1930s to the early 1980s.

Followed by a post-screening discussion with director Jean Donohue, moderated by Speed Curator of Film Dean Otto.

Join us on Sunday, July 28, at 3:15 pm for a captivating afternoon of short films presented by various talented directors. Immerse yourself in a collection of thought-provoking stories, each unique in its perspective and storytelling style.

CHAPERONE + Q&A
Misha Miyamoto, 29, lives alone in the house her grandmother left her, has held the same job since high school, and likes her life as is: simple. Unfortunately, her satisfaction disappoints everyone around her. Her boss can’t fathom why she won’t take a promotion, her lack of ambition dissuades potential love interests, and her parents push her to sell her estate since she has no interest in starting a family. These pressures leave Misha isolated and sick of justifying her choices. When an earnest 19-year-old mistakes Misha for a fellow student, she finds solace in his lack of expectation and begins a relationship with him. But as their relationship grows, so does Misha’s reckless behavior.

Winner of Grand Jury Award for Breakouts at Slamdance. Followed by a post-screening discussion with actress Mitzi Akaha, moderated by Speed Curator of Film Dean Otto