Big Ideas

Special guests will explore the complexities of Ai Weiwei’s politically visionary art in the current global landscape and his powerful vision behind the operatic reimagining of Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot.

Director James Jones is joined by Antidote protagonist, investigative journalist Christo Grozev of Bellingcat, in a gripping conversation about his groundbreaking work exposing a Russian government assassination squad targeting opposition figures, as well as the high-stakes challenges and dangers of investigative journalism in today’s volatile landscape.

Join legendary actress Marlee Matlin and director Shoshannah Stern for an engaging post-screening conversation about Marlee’s rise to stardom, the challenges she faced and her advocacy for the Deaf community and women’s issues. They’ll share insights into the making of the film, which celebrates her groundbreaking career and activism.

Join director Violet Du Feng for a conversation about the complex and often challenging world of dating in modern-day China—where eligible men significantly outnumber women—including the role of technology in shaping romantic connections, shifting societal expectations, and the pressures individuals face in the search for love.