This Is Not A Fiction Film Festival

Schedule of Events:

11:00 AM: WINTER SOLDIER

In February 1971, one month after the revelations of the My Lai massacre, a public inquiry into war crimes committed by American forces in Vietnam was held at a Howard Johnson motel in Detroit. The Vietnam Veterans Against the War organization launched the “Winter Soldier Investigation,” wherein over 125 veterans spoke of atrocities they had witnessed and committed. Though the event was attended by press, almost nothing was reported to the American public…until the release of this brutal, pivotal documentary that marked a turning point in America’s anti-war movement. Pieced together by the Winterfilm Collective, WINTER SOLDIER is a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the grief and humanity of U.S. soldiers that makes for an unforgettable experience.

FORMAT: DCP

DISTRIBUTOR: Kino Lorber

COUNTRY: USA

Location: Los Feliz Theatre

Cost: $10.00 (member) ; $15.00 (general admission)
Ticket prices include a $2.00 online booking fee.

1:00 PM: NFL Films: A Documentary Dynasty

The American Cinematheque and NFL Films are thrilled to honor over 60 years of the organization’s extensive and influential sports film and television coverage at the Egyptian Theatre on Sunday April 13, 2025. Featuring a panel of surprise guests, we will walk through the organization’s evolution from early highlight reels, Fantastic Finishes, iconic moments and developments, all-access coverage, Hard Knocks and the exciting new future of one of the longest, most awarded and prolific sports film and television production companies at the intersection of sports documentation, film, art and entertainment.

Location: Egyptian Theatre

Cost: Free

1:00 PM: Errol Morris Presents PSYCHO

A secretary on the run for embezzlement takes refuge at a secluded California motel owned by a repressed man and his overbearing mother.

FORMAT: 35mm

DISTRIBUTOR: Universal

COUNTRY: USA

Location: Los Feliz Theatre

Cost: $10.00 (member) ; $15.00 (general admission)
Ticket prices include a $2.00 online booking fee.

4:00 PM: CHAOS: THE MANSON MURDERS

Directed by Errol Morris, CHAOS: THE MANSON MURDERS untangles a web of conspiracy involving the CIA, LSD, Jack Ruby, the Manson Family, and Vincent Bugliosi, casting doubt on the official story of the 1960s’ most infamous killing spree.

FORMAT: DCP

DISTRIBUTOR: Netflix

COUNTRY: USA

Location: Egyptian Theatre

Cost: $12.00 (member) ; $17.00 (general admission)
Ticket prices include a $2.00 online booking fee.

4:00 PM: MINAMATA MANDALA

In Japanese with English subtitles.

Filmed over 15 years, this epic three-part documentary by Kazuo Hara chronicles the history of struggle for a community in southern Japan suffering from “Minamata disease” — a debilitating neurological disease caused by methylmercury poisoning from the consumption of fish contaminated by industrial wastewater — as they continue the decades-long battle for legal recognition and reparations from the government. Both a deeply humanizing portrait of resilience and a comprehensive history of one of the worst pollution-related tragedies in human history, Minamata Mandala gives voice to the many survivors, care providers, researchers, and supporters tirelessly fighting for visibility.

FORMAT: DCP

DISTRIBUTOR: Grasshopper Film

COUNTRY: Japan

Location: Los Feliz Theatre

Cost: $10.00 (member) ; $15.00 (general admission)
Ticket prices include a $2.00 online booking fee.

7:30 PM: DOCUMENTARY NOW!

“Sandy Passage,” 2015, Dir. Alexander Buono and Rhys Thomas, 22 Mins, Broadway Video, USA

An in depth look at the daily lives of two aging socialites and their crumbling estate.

FORMAT: DCP

“Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee,” 2015, Dir. Alexander Buono and Rhys Thomas, 44 Mins, Broadway Video, USA

A documentary charting the rise and fall of soft rock’s seminal band, the Blue Jean Committee.

FORMAT: DCP

Location: Egyptian Theatre

Cost: $22.00 (members-only)
Ticket prices include a $2.00 online booking fee.

Locations:
- Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Los Feliz Theatre, 1822 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027