FILM & TV

Music history is often remembered through albums, performances, and artists. What frequently gets overlooked are the unlikely stories, impossible circumstances, and determined individuals working...

In a bold celebration of independent journalism and documentary filmmaking, the Barrymore Film Center is partnering with the Teaneck International Film Festival (TIFF) to host the New Jersey premiere of the critically acclaimed documentary Steal This Story, Please! on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The screening will be followed by an exclusive talkback featuring Amy Goodman, the award-winning journalist and host of Democracy Now! who is the subject of the film, alongside producer Karen Ranucci. Steal This Story, Please! offers an in-depth look at the challenges and triumphs of investigative journalism in the modern era, highlighting Goodman’s decades-long commitment to reporting stories often overlooked by mainstream media. The documentary underscores the importance of independent...

New Jersey’s emergence as one of the East Coast’s most dynamic filmmaking destinations continues to gain momentum in 2026, and nowhere is that creative energy more visible than at the 31st Annual New Jersey International Film Festival. As the festival enters its final weekend in New Brunswick, audiences, filmmakers, critics, students, and industry professionals are gathering for one of the state’s most important celebrations of independent cinema, artistic experimentation, and visual storytelling. Hosted by the Rutgers Film Co-op and the New Jersey Media Arts Center, the New Jersey International Film Festival has long occupied a unique place within the state’s cultural landscape. Unlike many larger commercial festivals driven by celebrity appearances and studio premieres, the New...