SXSW Alumni Film Releases – November 2016

Discover some of the SXSW alumni films on release this month, such as MY BLIND BROTHER, ASPERGER'S ARE US, and RAINBOW TIME. Continue on for a complete list with trailers and more info.

THE ARBALEST
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2016
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Enigmatic and strange, the weird, dense world of Adam Pinney’s debut feature promises to haunt you with its potent mix of geek aspiration and unrequited yearning.
On Demand November 18

ASPERGER’S ARE US
Documentary Feature, World Premiere, 2016
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Four friends on the autism spectrum take on the world of comedy in this hilarious documentary, a debut for veteran DP Alex Lehmann.
In Theaters November 11, On Demand November 15

CARNAGE PARK
Narrative Feature, 2016
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Brutal, tightly focussed and offbeat, Mickey Keating delivers unrelenting neo-western, sun-bleached mayhem in Carnage Park.
On Blu-ray and DVD November 1

CHICKEN PEOPLE
Documentary Feature, World Premiere, 2016
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Go deep into the strangely seductive world of competitive chicken breeding. Poultry has never looked so ravishing.
On DVD November 22

DASTAAR
Narrative Short, World Premiere, 2016
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Deceptively simple in form, devastatingly astute in theme and sheer timeliness, Javian Ashton Le’s beautifully structured film is an exemplary example of the power of short filmmaking.
Now Online

DON’T BREATHE
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2016
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Hardcore scares and a chillingly dark underbelly, Don’t Breathe is an incredibly satisfying, updated riff on the classic home-invasion thriller. From the creators of Evil Dead.
On Blu-ray and DVD November 29

DON'T THINK TWICE
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2016
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Mike Birbiglia’s sophomore feature charms with a warm, yet acerbic look at the tragicomic world of an improv comedy troupe.
On Demand November 22

GLEASON
Documentary Feature, 2016
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Sports heroes don’t get more heroic than New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason. This inspiring film takes an intimate look at his journey following his ALS diagnosis.
On DVD November 1

GREASY STRANGLER
Narrative Feature, 2016
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How greasy? This movie is so greasy, you might want to watch it inside a dishwasher. It’s the greasiest film since Grease.
On Blu-ray and DVD November 22

HOLLYWOOD SHORTIES
Documentary Feature, World Premiere, 2016
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The irresistible history of “the world’s smallest professional basketball team” might be one of the great untold Hollywood stories. Until now!
On Demand November 22

HUNTER GATHERER
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2016
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Josh Locy’s oddball debut feature features a stunning, sensitive performance from Andre Royo as Ashley, an ex-con struggling to put his life back together.
In Theaters November 16

LITTLE SISTER
Narrative Feature, World Premiere 2016
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SXSW veteran Zach Clark returns with this characteristically striking, off-kilter family drama, with an unexpectedly political slant.
Now in Theaters
Now On Demand

MISS SHARON JONES
Documentary Feature, 2016
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As resilient, forceful and unforgettable as her vocal talents, Sharon Jones is a formidable presence in this intimate documentary portrait from Barbara Kopple.
On DVD November 1

MORRIS FROM AMERICA
Narrative Feature, 2016
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Craig Robinson delivers a nuanced performance in this cross-cultural take on the coming-of-age film, grounded in a remarkable breakout performance by Markees Christmas in the title role.
On Blu-ray and DVD November 8

MY BLIND BROTHER
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2016
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Nick Kroll, Jenny Slate and Adam Scott star in this razor-sharp, hilarious and occasionally just plain messed up comedy. Definitely not your average romcom...
On Blu-ray and DVD November 1

OPERATOR
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2016
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Logan Kibens' debut feature is an offbeat delight and a truly techno-savvy take on modern romance. Features charming performances from Martin Starr and Mae Whitman.
On Demand November 8

ORANGE SUNSHINE
Documentary Feature, World Premiere, 2016
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The sun-drenched, gripping and largely unknown story of the Brotherhood of Eternal Love, hippy purveyors of love, good vibes, and massive quantities of psychedelic drugs in the 1960s and 70s.
Limited Theatrical screenings November 15 and 17
On Demand November 15

PETTING ZOO
Narrative Feature, North American Premiere, 2015
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Authentic and raw, this striking coming-of-age film is rooted by a remarkable performance from newcomer Devon Keller as a pregnant teenager in suburban Texas.
On Demand November 18

RAINBOW TIME
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2016
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Eccentric and ballsy don't even begin to cover it. Linas Phillips' fearless, sideways take on the dysfunctional American family unit dares you to take umbrage.
On Demand November 1

SAUSAGE PARTY
Narrative Feature, Work in Progress, 2016
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Profane, hilarious, weird comedy from the twisted minds that brought you Superbad, Pineapple Express and This Is the End. Did we mention it’s animated?
On Demand November 1
On Blu-ray and DVD November 8

SEARCH PARTY
Episodic, World Premiere, 2016
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A soulful, nuanced performance from Alia Shawkat anchors this darkly funny mystery series from the minds behind SXSW award-winner Fort Tilden.
Now Available On Demand

A SPACE PROGRAM
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2015
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Straddling a weird line between art installation and hybrid documentary, Van Neistat’s oddball filmmaking is the perfect foil for Tom Sachs’ unique retro-futurist art project.
On Demand November 25
On DVD November 25

TOWER
Documentary Feature, World Premiere, 2016
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Innovation, sensitivity and political urgency coalesce in this extraordinary film from Keith Maitland. A film to discuss for years to come.
Now In Theaters

WE ARE X
Documentary Feature, 2016
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A technicolor journey into the world of X Japan frontman Yoshiki as he emerges from an almost implausible string of personal tragedies to bring his iconic band back to the limelight.
In Theaters, Expanding