Tuesday, July 8, 2025
STREAMING @ NEXT
Downfall: The Case Against Boeing – Documentary (2022) Tuesday, June 24 at 10:30 a.m. This documentary examines the crashes of two Boeing 737 MAX planes, which claimed the lives of 346 people on board. The film explores how Boeing may have been more concerned with financial gain over the safety of their passengers. Downfall premiered in a virtual screening at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival before being released on Netflix as a Netflix Original Documentary. The film received wide critical acclaim for its comprehensiveness, narrative structure, and emotions. (1 hour, 29 minutes)
The Birth of Sake Tuesday, July 8 at 10:30 am The Birth of Saké is an award winning cinematic documentary that tells the story of what it takes to make world-class saké at Yoshida Brewery, a 144-year-old family-owned small brewery in northern Japan. The workers at Yoshida Brewery are an eclectic cast of characters who must live and work together for a six-month period through the brutal winter. In a world where most mass produced goods are heavily automated, a small group of manual laborers must brave unusual working conditions to preserve a 2000-year-old tradition that we have come to know as saké. Length: 1 hour 34 minutes.
Birders Tuesday, July 22 at 10:30 am A diverse number of migratory birds travel thousands of miles back and forth across the US-Mexico border each year. They have no regard for man-made laws and barriers. Dedicated birders on both sides of the border, and all sides of the political spectrum, share a passion for these creatures and for their perilous journey. This short documentary celebrates those who observe, record, monitor and fight for the rights and habitats of these migratory species. Length 37 minutes.
Koshien: Japan’s Field of Dreams Tuesday, August 5 at 10:30 am Filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki follows a coach and his team as they try to win Japan's national high school baseball championship. Baseball is life for players in the annual Koshien, Japan's wildly popular national high school baseball championship, whose alumni include MLB stars Shohei Ohtani and Hideki Matsui. But for Coach Mizutani and his team, cleaning the grounds and greeting guests are just as important as honing baseball skills. Like Jiro Dreams Of Sushi, Koshien is an intriguing journey to the heart of Japan. Length: 1 hour, 33 minutes.
Federer: Twelve Final Days Tuesday, August 19 at 10:30 am Originally a home video never intended for public viewing, this film captures the final chapter in Roger Federer's legendary tennis career. This documentary spans Federer’s entire career, giving a behind the scenes perspective to his outstanding legacy with a focus on the last two weeks leading up to his retirement. The footage features Roger, his family, and his three main rivals: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray. Length 1 hour, 27 minutes.
Location:
Birmingham Next