SXSW Alumni Film Releases – July 2016

Discover some of the SXSW alumni films on release this month such as Carnage Park, Don't Think Twice, and I Dream Too Much. Continue on for a complete list with trailers and more info.

I DREAM TOO MUCH
World Premiere, 2015
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Touching, relatable, but refreshingly acidic at times, this modern riff on the coming-of-age from Katie Cokinos features wonderful performances from Eden Brolin, Diane ladd and Danielle Brooks.
Now in Theaters

1985
World Premiere, 2016
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Possessing a rare poise and delicacy, Yen Tan’s emotional powerhouse is deeply felt story of human connection and achieves more resonance in 9 minutes than many films achieve in 90.
Now Available Online

BORN TO BE BLUE
US Premiere, 2016
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An essential portrait of legendary jazz musical Chet Baker, featuring a world-class performance from Ethan Hawke.
Blu-ray/DVD available July 26

BREAKING A MONSTER
2016
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The thrilling story of teenage metalheads UNLOCKING THE TRUTH and their attempt to navigate the increasingly convoluted world of stardom and the music industry in their quest to realize their rockstar dreams
Now in Theaters

CARNAGE PARK
World Premier, 2016
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Brutal, tightly focussed and offbeat, Mickey Keating delivers unrelenting neo-western, sun-bleached mayhem in Carnage Park.
Now in Theaters and On Demand

CIGARETTE CANDY
2010
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In under 14 minutes, Lauren Wolkstein’s devastating, elegant Cigarette Candy delivers an emotional powerhouse to rival any of the summer tentpoles.
Now Online

DEMOLITION
US Premiere, 2016
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Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this unpredictable, nuanced portrait of an affluent man's descent into existential chaos and – hopefully - redemption.
Now Available On Demand

DON'T THINK TWICE
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.
In Theaters July 22

GLEASON
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.
In Theaters July 29

HARDCORE HENRY
US Premiere, 2016
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Brutal and thrilling, this unique action film places the viewer in the middle of the story, adopting an immersive, intense first-person POV to incredibly visceral effect.
Blu-ray/DVD available July 26

THE INVITATION
World Premiere, 2015
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The Invitation conjures a unique, terrifying atmosphere to tell a strange and unpredictable story that delivers all the disturbing thrills and scares you could ever want from a Midnighter.
Blu-ray/DVD available July 26

MILES AHEAD
2016
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Don Cheadle makes his directorial debut in this free-wheeling, free-form biopic of a truly legendary musician - Miles Davis, played by Cheadle himself.
Blu-ray/DVD available July 19

SETH
World Premiere, 2015
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A manic, hilarious riff on the coming-of-age film, Seth manages to be simultaneously profane, grotesque, and weirdly touching.
In Theaters June 24

SING STREET
2016
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John Carney's spirited musical journey to 1980s Dublin is brimming with heart, soul, wonderful performances and some truly joyous music. Unmissable.
Blu-ray/DVD available July 26

THUNDER ROAD
2016
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A hilarious, poignant highlight of the SXSW 2016 shorts program, Thunder Road lifts the music of The Boss himself to exhilarating new heights.
Now Online

TONY ROBBINS: I AM NOT YOUR GURU
World Premiere, 2016
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Veteran filmmaker Joe Berlinger’s account of Tony Robbins’ “Date With Destiny” seminar offers an epic, uplifting and uncommondly insightful look at deeply human shared experience.
Now in Theaters (Ltd)
On Netflix July 15

UNDER THE SUN
North American Premiere, 2016
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Unprecedented access, an official government sanction and a master filmmaker make this unlike any other film you've seen about life in the secretive and perplexing Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Now In Theaters

YARN
North American Premiere, 2016
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Barbara Kingsolver lends a poetic narration to this exuberent celebration of impassioned creativity and how art, society and politics intertwine in the most unexpected ways.
Now In Theaters

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