Movie
“Redemption” Short Film Screening
Please join Neighbors for Justice for a FREE screening of the short documentary “Redemption,” followed by a discussion unpacking the unique challenges faced by returning citizens and the landscape of criminal justice reform in the District. The post-screening discussion will include the film’s subjects, Anthony Petty and James Carpenter (core team members of Neighbors for [...]
June Cinematery: Alice in Wonderland
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesKick off the Summer of Surreal with Burton’s modern re-imagining, and sequel, to Lewis Carrol’s all time classic fable. Featuring Burton regulars Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter and Helena Bonham-Carter as the Red Queen, this version of Alice in Wonderland delighted and dazzled audiences with it’s surrealist visuals and twisted take on the environs [...]
July Cinematery: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesWhat’s this? It’s Christmas and Halloween in July as the Summer of Surreal continues with one of Burton’s most iconic cinematic contributions. With the talented Henry Selick in the director’s chair and frequent Burton collaborator Danny Elfman behind the film’s award-winning original music, Burton’s stop-motion masterpiece broke new ground, bringing dark German Expressionism inspired holiday [...]
August Cinematery: Batman
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Dark Knight. Gotham’s Protector. The Caped Crusader. Bruce Wayne’s Night Job. Indeed, few heroes have the name recognition of Batman, one of the most beloved and iconic superheroes of all time. And while Batman has a storied and celebrated history, it was Tim Burton who first introduced most audiences to his exploits with his [...]
September Cinematery: Dark Shadows
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesVampires who awake after centuries of slumber. Cemeteries at night. Tim Burton dark comedies. The three were made for each other. We hope that you will accept our invitation and come enjoy a humble showing of all three for a screening of Dark Shadows. Originally a 1960s vampire soap opera of the same name, Johnny [...]
VCDC’s October Gathering
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesDCVC October Gathering at the Congressional Cemetery DCVC is thrilled to return to Congressional Cemetery for our October gathering! VC is a nonprofit collective of leading documentary filmmakers and video journalists from across the world. We're run entirely by volunteers and we host regular screenings of 3-4 short documentaries followed by chats with or messages from the [...]
Last Ecstatic Days documentary screening and Panel Discussion
Join us at the historic Congressional Cemetery grounds near Capitol Hill for a unique film experience. Last Ecstatic Days is an intimate portal into a community of strangers who gathered to offer a dying man his final wish to be fearlessly, fully seen. Get to know Ethan Sisser and the people who stepped forward to [...]
