Tuesday, September 16, 2025
STREAMING @ NEXT
Jane Tuesday, September 2 at 10:30 am
At 91 years of age Jane Goodall is one of the most renowned conservationists on the planet. She will be meeting with audience members on September 9 at the Fisher Theater in Detroit to discuss her legacy and the ongoing need for conservation. This film tells the story of JANE, a woman whose chimpanzee research challenged the male-dominated scientific consensus of her time and revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. Set to a rich orchestral score from legendary composer Philip Glass, the film offers an unprecedented, intimate portrait of Jane Goodall — a trailblazer who defied the odds to become one of the world’s most admired conservationists. Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes.
Lorena, Light-Footed Woman Tuesday, September 16 at 10:30 am
This short documentary film follows Lorena Ramirez, a longdistance runner from Mexico. Part of Mexico's Rarámuri community, Lorena blazes through 65 to 95 kilometre runs wearing her traditional sandals. Lorena quietly accepts her fame as an ultra-marathon athlete who regularly out-paces her competitors. Running is part of the culture of the Rarámuri people, and this documentary shows the integral role that running plays in the sometimes difficult lives of Lorena and her family. Length: 28 minutes.
The Only Girl in the Orchestra Tuesday, October 21 at 10:30 am
Double bassist Orin O’Brien never wanted the spotlight, but when Leonard Bernstein hired her in 1966 as the first female musician in the New York Philharmonic, it was inevitable that she would become the focus of much interest and fascination. Now 87 years old and recently retired, Orin looks back on her remarkable life and career, recognizing that the intensity and joy of an artist’s craft can keep the candle of passion lit for a lifetime. This film, directed by Orin’s niece, the Emmy-Award winning Molly O’Brien, follows the trailblazer as she winds down an incredible career. Length: 35 minutes.
Location:
Birmingham Next