Movies
Genre: Documentary
Last of the Right Whales
North Atlantic right whales have roamed the world’s oceans for nearly 12 million years and returned from the brink of extinction twice before. Now, once again, these magnificent great whales are facing the end. Last of the Right Whales follows
Landfill Harmonic
“A symphony of the human spirit!” Get ready to stand up and cheer for one of this year’s most acclaimed, inspiring, and joyful documentaries, LANDFILL HARMONIC. Follow the true story of Paraguayan music director Favio Chavez, who guides the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, a group made up of young people
Ladies and Gentlemen Mr. Leonard Cohen
Join us at the Rio Theatre for a celebration of Leonard Cohen – as seen through a curated collection of four short films produced by The National Film Board of Canada between 1964 – 1977. The “gem” of the bunch is Donald Brittain and Don
Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time
KURT VONNEGUT: UNSTUCK IN TIME is a dazzling, worthy tribute to Vonnegut and a compelling introduction for the uninitiated. The feature documentary — the first of its kind on Vonnegut — is a deep, immersive dive into the author’s upbringing and his creative output. It spans his childhood in Indianapolis,
Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck
“The most intimate rock doc ever.” – Rolling Stone Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, May 16 for a memorable evening featuring the acclaimed new documentary KURT COBAIN: MONTAGE OF HECK, followed by a live concert featuring an array of performers (including CR Avery, Debra Jean Creelman, The
Kurt Cobain; Montage of Heck
“The most intimate rock doc ever.” – Rolling Stone Join us at the Rio Theatre for an encore screening of Brett Morgen’s critically acclaimed documentary KURT COBAIN: MONTAGE OF HECK. Monday, June 29 Doors 6:15 | Movie 6:45 All Tickets $10 advance www.riotheatretickets.ca /
Koyaanisqatsi
“Koyaanisqatsi” is a Hopi word meaning “Life Out of Balance,” which is both the subtitle and the theme of this intriguing and renowned documentary. Godfrey Reggio has woven a hypnotic tapestry of time-lapse photography and Philip Glass’ trademark minimalist soundtrack, which drones the title every chance it gets. The viewer
King On Screen
If there’s one thing that Rio Theatre audiences can be relied upon for, it’s turning up for movies that are adapted from the literary works of iconic horror author Stephen King. His influence on the pop-culture landscape is far-reaching to the point of being immeasurable; beyond screening adapted classics like
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: Chunky Shrapnel Live on Film
CHUNKY SHRAPNEL is a feature length live music documentary from the prolific Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. Literally bringing the audience onto the stages of their 2019 tour across Europe & the UK, CHUNKY SHRAPNEL offers a uniquely immersive experience never before captured on film.
Kim’s Video
For two decades, New York City cinephiles had access to a treasure trove of rare and esoteric films through Kim’s Video, a labyrinthine collection located squarely in New York City’s East Village. Originally run by the enigmatic Yongman Kim out of his dry-cleaning business, his franchise eventually amassed 55,000 rental