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Written and directed by Elegance Bratton, THE INSPECTION tells the story of Ellis French (Jeremy Pope), a young, gay Black man who has been rejected by his mother (Gabrielle Union) due to his sexuality. With few options, French joins the Marine Corp in an attempt to lay the groundwork for his future. However, as he enters into boot camp, he discovers a system that is rooted in toxicity and prepared to discard him. In this 1on1, we speak to Bratton about 'feeling the truth', living in a world that makes monsters and leading with grace.

Written and directed by Jake Horowitz, CUP OF CHEER takes the tropes of  'Hallmark Christmas movie' and dices them into satirical ribbons. When journalist Mary (Storm Stevenson), a journalist who returns to her hometown of Snowy Heights with the intent of writing a story about Christmas cheer. When she encounters Chris (Alexander Oliver), the owner of a hot chocolate shop, there is an instant attraction between them. But Chris has his own issues as his shop is in danger of failing due to the opening of a corporate competitor nearby. In this 1on1, we speak to Horowitz about reviving the spoof-movie and playing by the rules of the genre.

After the real-life death of Chadwick Boseman, fans of the franchise were left shaken. More than that, however, it left the direction for the mega-hit MCU franchise in jeopardy as well. However, in BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER manages to do the impossible, creating an engaging story while still meeting fan expectations. This week, SF'ers Seun Olowo-Ake and Chris Utley return to talk about why Boseman's death differs from other heroes and grappling with grief.

In the new horror BARBARIAN, a young woman arrives at her rental home to discover that someone is already living there. After deciding to spend the night, she soon discovers that the scariest things have yet to come to light. This week, Catherine Erskine, Jason Thai and Daniel Maranan return to delve into the meaning of a 'barbarian' and whether or not one can still be a 'good man' if they did a 'bad thing'.

Starring Sam Swainsbury, FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS: ONE AND ALL tells the incredible true story of a group of shantyman performers who found unlikely success. Their music is steeped in tradition… but their label is nervous that they don’t sound ‘fresh’ enough to keep the ride going. Now, the boys must re-learn what it means to be men in a new world if they want to maintain the success that they’ve achieved. In this 1on1, we speak to Swainsbury about singing the 'people's songs', fearing change and 'not being okay'.

Premiering at DOC NYC, THE ELEPHANT 6 RECORDING CO. transports the viewers back to the 90s where a group of rebel musicians set their sights on disturbing the music industry. Produced by Rob Hatch-Miller, the film explores the collective creative evolution of a sound that influenced countless others with their psychedelic sounds. In this 1on1, we speak to Hatch-Miller about the influence of community lifestyle and being a 'beacon for weirdos'.

Premiering at DOC NYC, LOST ANGEL: THE GENIUS OF JUDEE SILL explores the ethos of Judee Sill, a one-of-a-kind singer-songwriter from 1970s LA. Directed by Andy Brown and Brian Lindstrom, LOST ANGEL explores the traumas that shaped her adolescence, the amazing success that she achieved and her tragic death. In this 1on1, we speak to Brown and Lindstrom about Judee's legacy, sacred sexuality, what makes her a 'lost angel'.

In THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, Padraic (Colin Farrell) is thrown when his dear friend Colm (Brendan Gleeson) suddenly announces that they're no longer friends. As Padraic attempts to make amends, the situation spins wildly out of control, exposing the underlying hurt and rage that bubbles within this quaint Irish town. This week, Dave Voigt (@In The Seats) and Deb Whalen stop by for a pint to talk about the pain of escalation and poisonous power.

On paper, BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER seemed to have an impossible task. After the loss of star Chadwick Boseman to cancer, he cast had to deal with their very real grief while delivering the type of spectacle that fans of the MCU expect. Returning once again to the franchise as Wakanda's Shaman, Sope Aluko had a surreal experience filming the sequel but knows that they've also created something incredibly special. In this 1on1, we speak to Aluko about the loss and legacy of Chadwick Boseman, processing grief and leaning into the future.

Premiering at DOC NYC, ELLIS tells the story of one of jazz music's towering icons, Ellis Marsalis. Directed by Sascha Just, ELLIS delves into the impact of a man who changed the landscape of music history through his incredible passion, skill and desire to teach the next generation. In this 1on1, we speak to Just about Marsalis' legacy, telling a story through music and the power of creativity.