Community Cinema

WXXI is proud to host a series of free screenings featuring films from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens. The screenings, held at the Little Theatre (240 East Avenue, Rochester, NY), will be followed by lively panel discussions to encourage dialogue and action around important and timely social issues. These events are free, open to the public, and reservations are not required. To learn more about community screenings happening across the country, click here.

Community Cinema

Community Cinema presents "The Revolutionary Optimists"

Monday, May 27, 2013 - 7:00pm

Join us for a free screening of a film that spotlights a group of children who are saving lives in the slums of Calcutta.

Community Cinema presents "The Island President"

Monday, April 29, 2013 - 7:00pm

Join us for a free screening of this documentary that spotlights the efforts of then-Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed as he tackles climate change.

Community Cinema presents "Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines"

Monday, March 25, 2013 - 7:00pm

This documenaty looks at female superheroes, warrior princesses, and other icons of women's empowerment in pop culture.

Community Cinema presents "The Powerbroker"

Monday, February 25, 2013 - 7:00pm

Please join us for a free screening of a film that looks at one of the most celebrated and controversial leaders of the civil rights era.

Community Cinema presents "Soul Food Junkies"

Monday, January 28, 2013 - 7:00pm

WXXI is proud to host a new season of free screenings, featuring films from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series, Independent Lens. The screenings, held at the Little Theatre (240 East Avenue, Rochester, NY), will be followed by lively panel discussions to encourage dialogue and action around important and timely social issues.

Community Cinema presents "Solar Mamas"

Monday, November 26, 2012 - 7:00pm

Community Cinema presents "As Goes Janesville"

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 7:00pm

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Community Cinema presents "Half the Sky"

Monday, September 24, 2012 - 7:00pm

WXXI kicks off a new season of Community Cinema with a film that travels 10 countries on a journey to tell the stories of inspiring, courageous individuals.

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