Mahagonny transforms the caustically satirical opera by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht into an allegory of contemporary life, inter-cutting portraits of important avant-garde figures (including Patti Smith, Allen Ginsberg, and Jonas Mekas), New York City landmarks, and Smith's visionary animation.

Dee and his best friend Ken waste another day; listening to the radio until it conks out, throwing rocks at the remnants of industry, being pestered by a stranger... Dee wanders through the place that he calls home, taking in his surroundings and contemplating life.

A new short film by Jesi Jordan featuring Kate The Spinning Wonder who does difficult tricks with yoga balls on her fingers and toes, turning her AUTistic Trait into an ARTistic Talent!

Experience a night of dreamlike cinema with Passenger Jet and Cloud, two films that blur the line between waking life and reverie, inviting viewers into worlds both intimate and otherworldly.

Over 50 years after a memorable overnight train ride, Sandy McLennan retraces his journey across Canada, capturing regional and remote lines on Double 8mm film, the same format he first fell in love with through family home movies. Paired with other gems from the NAC 16mm Library, this program celebrates the texture, intimacy, and charm of classic celluloid storytelling.