Celebrate Mother's Day with Our Virtual Film Series!

Grab your popcorn and snuggle up for a heartwarming Mother's Day Virtual Film Series! Join us online as we showcase a handpicked selection of films that celebrate moms everywhere. It's the perfect way to chill, laugh, and maybe shed a happy tear, all from the comfort of your own couch.

· Village Keeper (USA/Canada, 2024) – Directed by Karen Chapman, this drama premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and centers on a mother’s journey through grief toward healing and joy.

· Rosa Chumbe (Peru, 2015) – Directed by Jonatan Relayze Chiang, this film was selected as Peru’s submission to the 90th Academy Awards and follows a woman whose life is transformed after her daughter leaves her to care for her grandson.

· Faraw! Mother of the Dunes (Mali, 1997) – Directed by Abdoulaye Ascofaré, this film was presented at the Cannes Film Festival (Critics’ Week) and tells the story of a woman struggling to provide for her family in the Sahel.

· Mother Suriname (Suriname, 2023) – Directed by Tessa Leuwsha, this documentary premiered at IDFA and traces the life of a washerwoman navigating Dutch colonial rule and independence.

· Stand Down Soldier (USA, 2015) – Directed by Jeryl Prescott, this film was featured at the GI Film Festival San Diego and explores the challenges of a veteran returning home to her family.

· Cape Verde, My Love (Cape Verde, 2007) – Directed by Ana Lúcia Ramos Lisboa, this film follows three women whose lives unfold between friendship and everyday routines in Praia. When a violent incident affects one of their daughters, their sense of stability is shaken. The film offers a critical look at the lives of women and mothers in Cape Verde.

· Mama Africa: Miriam Makeba (South Africa, 2011) – Directed by Mika Kaurismäki, this documentary explores the life and legacy of Miriam Makeba.