SXSW Alumni Film Releases – June and July 2019
Discover some of the SXSW Film Festival alumni films and shows on release for June and July such as NOS4A2, Stuber, and The Art of Self-Defense. Check out the complete list below!
The Art of Self-Defense
World Premiere, Narrative Feature, 2019
This acerbic comedy set in the world of karate is ripe with odd flourishes and mesmerizingly strange performances from Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola and Imogen Poots.
The Beach Bum
World Premiere, Narrative Feature, 2019
Harmony Korine assembles an insane cast including Matthew McConaughey, Snoop Dogg, Isla Fisher, Martin Lawrence and, yes, Jimmy Buffett, for this instant stoner classic.
Being Frank (World Premiered as You Can Choose Your Family)
World Premiere, Narrative Feature, 2018
Jim Gaffigan leads an extraordinary cast including Samantha Mathis and Anna Gunn in this sharp, timely comedy.
Darlin'
World Premiere, Narrative Feature, 2019
In this visually inventive sequel to The Woman, a feral teenage girl is taken into strict Catholic care and prepared for her First Holy Communion.
Fast Color
World Premiere, Narrative Feature, 2018
Gugu Mbatha-Raw stars in Julia Hart's nuanced sci-fi portrait of a woman forced to flee when she discovers she possesses superhuman powers.
For Sama
World Premiere, Documentary Feature, 2019
For Sama tells the epic story of a young woman’s journey through love, war and motherhood across five years of the uprising in Aleppo, Syria.
The Gospel of Eureka
World Premiere, Documentary Feature, 2018
Eureka Springs, Arkansas sets the stage for a unique confluence of religion and sexual politics that paints a surprisingly optimistic portrait of the USA in an age of fear and chaos.
I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth v. Michelle Carter
World Premiere, Documentary Feature, 2019
A shocking cautionary tale that unfolds like a dark fable of life in the interconnected, tech-savvy 21st century.
Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story
World Premiere, Documentary Feature, 2019
Unlikely First Amendment advocate and activist Kathy Griffin delivers an extraordinary standup set, channeling her fiery brand of comedy into something truly resonant and politically essential.
Maiden
Documentary Feature, 2019
This gripping documentary thriller follows Tracy Edwards’ all-female crew as they take on the grueling 1989 Whitbread Round The World yachting competition.
The Mountain
Narrative Feature, 2019
Rick Alverson's latest film is a visual and sonic marvel and stars Tye Sheridan as the introverted foil to Jeff Goldblum's charismatic lobotomist.
NOS4A2
World Premiere, Episodic, 2019
Ashleigh Cummings and Zachary Quinto star in this decidedly skewed take on the cult vampire novel from Joe Hill.
Stuber
Work-In-Progress, Narrative Feature, 2019
The unlikely pairing of Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista make this oddball comedy an irresistible, hilarious, and surprisingly brutal treat.
Sword of Trust
World Premiere, Narrative Feature, 2019
Marc Maron is extraordinary in this bizarre shaggy dog tale of pawnshops, conspiracy, and Civil War memorabilia, directed by Lynn Shelton.
This One's For the Ladies
World Premiere, Documentary Feature, 2018
Gene Graham's glorious, downright sexy film looks at a weekly potluck scene for the hundreds of women in New Jersey who gather to watch exotic male dancers work their magic.
Us
World Premiere, Narrative Feature, 2019
The latest from Jordan Peele starring Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, and Elisabeth Moss. Enough said….
Wild Rose
U.S. Premiere, Narrative Feature, 2019
Rising talent Jessie Buckley delivers a thrilling performance as Rose-Lynn, an aspiring Nashville star with dreams that go far beyond the drudgery of her life in Glasgow.
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By Jim Kolmar
06/5/2019
