Movies
Genre: Documentary
Dark Star: HR Giger’s World
“Giger’s work shows us, all too clearly, where we come from and where we’re going.” – Timothy Leary Join us at the Rio Theatre for a special double bill pairing of Belinda Sallin’s remarkable new documentary, DARK STAR: H.R. Giger’s World with Ridley Scott’s ALIEN. Sallin’s film delves deep into
MANNY The Manny Pacquiao Story: Narrated by Liam Neeson
Narrated by Academy Award Nominee Liam Neeson and directed by Ryan Moore and Academy Award winner Leon Gast (“When We Were Kings”), “Manny” is the untold story of one of the most loved and respected athletes of all time. From a starving teenager who fought to feed his family, to
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
Based on journalist Lawrence Wright’s Pulitzer prize-winning book “Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief,” Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney’s (THE ARMSTRONG LIE) explosive new documentary on the inner-workings of Scientology is an unflinching look at the organization, deconstructing everything from the “cult” of charismatic leader L. Ron Hubbard
The Times of Harvey Milk
The Rio Theatre is proud to present documentaries MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE and Oscar winner THE TIMES OF HARVEY MILK on Friday, May 22 – Harvey Milk Day. These two films about two very different individuals in two different decades are each astounding portraits of men who,
Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine
The Rio Theatre is proud to present documentaries MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE and Oscar winner THE TIMES OF HARVEY MILK on Friday, May 22 – Harvey Milk Day. These two films about two very different individuals in two different decades are each astounding portraits of men who,
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 /
The Salt of the Earth
Join us at the Rio to view this breathtaking documentary. “Wim Wenders confirms his mastery of the documentary form with this stunning ode to Sebastiao Salgado.” Tuesday June 2nd Doors 6:10pm/ Movie 6:40 Tickets $10 in advance/ $12 at the door riotheatretickets.ca +19 with 2 pieces of ID for
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
CineFest LIVE: Ai Weiwei Film Retrospective
The Vancouver Biennale is pleased to present the Ai Weiwei Cinefest Retrospective, a film series celebrating the world renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. Join us at the Rio Theatre for an afternoon retrospective featuring the artist’s own films DISTURBING THE PIECE, SO SORRY, and THE CRAB HOUSE Sunday, April 26.
CineFest LIVE: Ai Weiwei: NEVER SORRY and THE FAKE CASE
The Vancouver Biennale is pleased to present the Ai Weiwei Cinefest Retrospective, a film series celebrating the world renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. Join us at the Rio Theatre for the documentaries NEVER SORRY and THE FAKE CASE on Monday, April 13, AI WEWEI’S APPEAL on Monday, April 20 and