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• In Our Mothers' Gardens (2021) - Not Rated ‧ Documentary ‧ Follow several Black women with complex and multifaceted experiences. It specifically  focuses on the dynamics between mothers and daughters and blends humor and black joy while underscoring the importance of self-care, community healing and the power of ancestors. 

• Soul (2020) - Rated PG ‧ Family/Musical ‧ Follow Joe, a teacher and jazz musician who discovers the meaning of life. It tackles issues such as being mindful and compassionate to yourself.  

• Ron's Gone Wrong (2021) Rated PG ‧ Family/Adventure ‧ Follow Ron as he addresses topics such as poverty, bullying, self-worth, friendship, and social media use. It is a humorous, moving, and great for anyone who may be preoccupied with technology.

• Inside Out 2 (2024) ‧ Rated PG Family/Comedy ‧ Follow Riley as she begins to experience new and familiar emotions, like Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust and Anger. This movie speaks to parents and children alike by illustrating the challenges of developing a sense of self throughout puberty.

• Turtles All the Way Down (2024) - Rated PG-13 ‧ Drama ‧ Follow Aza, a teenage girl trying to sort things out while navigating her diagnosis of Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

• The Soloist (2009) ‧ Rated PG-13 ‧ Musical/Drama ‧ Follow this true story about Nathaniel Ayers, a musician who developed schizophrenia. This is an unlikely story about the power of friendship despite the odds against you.

• Little (2019) ‧ Rated PG-13 ‧ Comedy ‧ Follow Jordan, a strong business woman, as she navigates complexities of her new life while learning to reconnect with her own humanity, personal growth and empathy.

• Rye Lane (2023) - Rated R ‧ Comedy ‧ Follow, Yas and Dom, who meet by chance and form an unexpected connection. Both characters are dealing with recent breakups and the aftermath of failed relationships. 

• All the Bright Places (2020) - Rated R ‧ Drama ‧ Follow Violet and Theodore as they set out on a healing adventure documenting their life in the Midwest.  Both characters are going through their own struggles and mental health battles but develop a strong friendship.

• Earth Mama (2023) - Rated R ‧ Drama/Coming-of-age story ‧ Follow Gia, a pregnant single mother battling to get her family back. She strives to provide for herself and her children in her tight-knit Bay Area neighborhood.

• Daughters (2024) - PG-13 ‧ Documentary ‧  Follow four young girls as they get ready for a special Daddy-Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers.  The film explores the emotional impact of the program on the families and highlights the challenges and hopes of maintaining connections within a complex and difficult situation.

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