Out 1: Parts 1 & 2 (1971) | May 24

Once thought an impossible-to-see legend of cinephilia, Jacques Rivette’s multi-part epic has been revived, restored, and is available for your delirious immersion. It was originally conceived for French television by the director and Cahiers du cinéma editor and critic, but never properly shown. In its astoundingly adventurous, freeform creation—taking improvisation beyond dialog and performance into storytelling itself—the opus represents what might be considered the last great gesture of the French New Wave. – MUBI

Director: Jacques Rivette

Cast: Michèle Moretti, Hermine Karagheuz, Karen Puig, Pierre Baillot, Marcel Bozonnet, Jean-Pierre Léaud

Country: France

Distributor: Carlotta Films

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 3 hours, 19 minutes

Platform: MUBI, Kanopy

Special Programming: Long-Form Cinema, Classic Cinema

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The Learning Tree (1969) | May 24

The story, set in Kansas during the 1920’s, covers less than a year in the life of a black teenager, and documents the veritable deluge of events which force him into sudden manhood. The family relationships and enmities, the fears, frustrations and ambitions of the black teenager in small-town America are explored with a strong statement about human values. – JustWatch.com

Director: Gordon Parks

Cast: Kyle Johnson, Alex Clarke, Estelle Evans, Dana Elcar, Mira Waters, Joel Fluellen, Malcolm Atterbury

Country: United States

Distributor: Janus Films

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hour, 47 minutes

Platform: The Criterion Channel

Special Programming: Classic Cinema

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