All films start at 7:30 p.m. at the Fox Theater, 2001 H St. All screen on Friday nights. Admission for any single film is $6; season pass for all 15 is $50. For more information, visit flics.org or call 428-0354.
The Dark Horse
2016, R, 124 minutes, New Zealand, in English
The Dark Horse is based on the true story of Genesis ‘Gen’ Potini (Cliff Curtis), a Maori speed-chess champion seeking redemption and a new purpose in life despite his struggles with bipolar disorder. A former chess prodigy, Gen is brilliant and charismatic, bringing unusual, potent energy to a game most often played with quiet reserve. Upon his release from an institution, he is remanded into the custody of his older brother Ariki (Wayne Hapi), the leader of a rough street gang planning the initiation of Gen’s reluctant teenage nephew Mana (James Rolleston). When Gen volunteers to coach the ragtag young members of the Eastern Knights chess club, Mana is inspired by his uncle’s determination to bring hope to the children of the club and turn his troubled life around, while seeing it as a chance to possibly save his own. Winner of the New Zealand Films Awards: Best Film/Director/ Screenplay/Actor/Supporting Actor/Musical Score. 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
FLICS 2016-2017 season
Sept. 16: “Love & Friendship”
Sept. 23: “Truman”
Oct. 21: “The Dark Horse” (500th FLICS film)
Nov. 4: “The Bride/La Novia”
Nov. 11: “Coming Home”
Dec. 2: “Women He’s Undressed”
Jan. 13: “Song of Lahore”
Feb. 10: “The Fits”
Feb. 24: “Theeb”
March 10: “Dheepan”
March 24: “Marguerite”
April 7: “Phoenix”
April 21: “Meru”