In Spider-Man: into the Spider-Verse, Miles Morales must confront a plot that would mean the end for New York City as he comes to terms with his destiny as the new Spider-Man. But he's not alone, as a tear in the fabric of the universe unleashes a slew of alternative Spider-Heroes.

This 117-minute film is rated PG..

Enjoy some classic Japanese sci-fi with a modern twist! Award-winning electronic musician Joo Won Park will provide a live score to the 1965 movie Attack from Space!, directed by Koreyoshi Akasaka and Teruo Ishii and starring Ken Utsui.

In Attack from Space!, benevolent aliens from the planet Emerald send superhero Starman to protect Earth from invasion by an evil alien race called the Spherions. When Starman arrives on Earth, he discovers a conspiracy involving Earth's top scientists, and he must root out the traitors and also stop the impending alien invasion.

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Decades later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront destiny, love and the choices that make a life.

This 106-minute film is rated PG-13.

From frigid mountains to the heart of the bamboo forest, filmmaker Lu Chuan follows the adventures of three animal families in China: the majestic panda, the savvy golden monkey, and the elusive snow leopard.

This 76-minute film is rated G.

Most Honorable Son is the story of Ben Kuroki, the first Japanese American war hero—an airman over North Africa, Europe, and Japan. This documentary charts Kuroki's historic, controversial journey from the day Pearl Harbor was attacked to the atomic bombings of Japan.

Join the film's director, Bill Kubota, for a Q&A after the screening.

in·cu·ba·tor is a space for technology-based artists and creatives to interact with guest clinicians, workshop performance ideas, receive feedback from peers, and discuss the advancement of mixed-media. This meet-up is a low-pressure and collaborative environment that will give those working in technology-based art and those interested in incorporating technology into their art, a supportive and experienced community by which to bounce ideas and hone techniques.

This event is brought to you and hosted by Media Ensemble.

A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.

This 115-minute film is rated PG13.

Join AADL for a film screening of Dee Rees' Pariah.

A black teenager living in Brooklyn embraces her identity as a lesbian, but she struggles with how much she can confide in her parents.

In 2022, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant", making it the first narrative feature from the 2010s chosen to be in the registry.

What could be more fun than watching The Princess Bride? Getting to be part of the action! We'll bring the scripts and props, you bring the energy.

This 98-minute film is rated PG.

Join AADL for a screening of The Unabridged Mrs. Vera's Daybook.

The Unabridged Mrs. Vera's Daybook tells a story of activism, art, and love, through the work of David Faulk and Michael Johnstone, two San Francisco artists and long-term AIDS survivors. During one of the darkest periods in US History, the two men decide to bring joy and color to a broken community. Taking to the streets bedecked in glitter, baubles, and recycled plastic, the two form a cadre of colorful kindred spirits they call Verasphere.

This 80-minute documentary is rated PG.

Ocean of Obstacles reveals the story of a dozen blind teenagers as they complete a life changing voyage. The first-time crew dubbed “The Blind Buccaneers” will navigate and sail on the open water, embarking on a seven day voyage at sea. Circumnavigating the waters of the Caribbean they overcome nature, fatigue, and the scrutiny of naysayers, but their biggest obstacle will be their own physical limitations and fear of failure. These stories of challenge and inspiration will show the world that the human experience can become a beacon for all when they are set to a monumental task.

An enduring camp classic, But I'm a Cheerleader is a colorful and heartfelt journey into queerness. Skewering the very notion of conversion therapy, the film is a comedy with a singular, evocative perspective that has provoked thought and laughter for the past 20 years. It ought to be a gay ol' time!

This 85-minute film is rated R.

The Wind (1928) - An innocent girl is thrust into the harsh elements of the American West where she causes tension within the family and is slowly driven mad. Directed by Victor Seastrom, starring Lillian Gish and Lars Hanson.

This 74-minute film is rated PG.

The top-selling female artist in the world, Yayoi Kusama overcame impossible odds to bring her radical artistic vision to the world stage. People are experiencing her installation Infinity Mirrored Rooms, as she continues to create new work every day. This 76-minute documentary is unrated.

This event is part of Japan Week in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies.

Young farm boy Luke Skywalker is thrust into a galaxy of adventure when he intercepts a distress call from the captive Princess Leia. The event launches him on a daring mission to rescue her from the clutches of Darth Vader and the Evil Empire.

This 124-minute movie is rated PG..

What could be more fun than watching Frozen? Getting to be part of the action! We'll bring the scripts and props and you bring the energy.

This 102-minute film is rated PG.

When the kingdom's most wanted--and most charming--bandit Flynn Rider hides in a mysterious tower, the last thing he expects to find is Rapunzel, a spirited teen with an unlikely superpower--70 feet of magical golden hair! Together, the unlikely duo set off on a fantastic journey filled with surprising heroes, laughter and suspense

This 100-minute film is rated PG..

Roll out the red carpet! It's time to announce the winners of the 2024 Tiny Film Festival.

Amateur filmmakers were invited to submit works up to 1 minute in length. Join us as we applaud the artists and present their films on the gallery screen at the Downtown Library.

See contest details and how to enter at aadl.org/tinyfilms.