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Manhattan Short Film Festival 10 films from 10 different countries. Join us September 25-29, 2026, when over 100,000 film lovers across the world will unite in over 500 cities on six continents for one reason...to view and vote on the Finalists' Films in the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. View all of the finalists in one night during our regular movie times and for our regular movie prices. More details to come!
You Had to Be There OCTOBER 2-6 You Had to Be There explores the landmark 1972 Toronto production of the musical Godspell, which became an unlikely catalyst for a wave of Canadian and American comedy talent. Blending lively interviews with surviving cast, archival material, and retro style animation, it recreates a pivotal creative community that helped shape SCTV and Saturday Night Live. Featuring icons like Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, and Victor Garber, the film has been praised for its humor, warmth, and ingenuity in storytelling, earning high critical scores and festival acclaim as an entertaining and essential work for comedy fans. Rated: NR (Documentary Film) Runtime: 98 minutes
Angel and the Badman October 9-13 When feared outlaw Quirt Evans staggers onto a rancher's land with a bullet in his back, he expects a quick death, not mercy. But the rancher's daughter offers him a chance at something he's never had: a life beyond violence. However, the past doesn't forgive. With the marshal closing in and an outlaw gang ready to burn the ranch to the ground, Quirt must decide what kind of man he'll be when the world demands blood. CAST: Tommy Lee Jones, Zachary Levi, Neal McDonough. RATED: PG-13 for violence/bloody images, suggestive material and language. RUNTIME: 105 minutes
.Sense and Sensibility October TBD Sense and Sensibility follows the Dashwood sisters as they leave their Sussex estate for a modest home, navigating love, financial challenges, and societal expectations in Regency England. This adaptation features a strong cast including Daisy Edgar Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles, and offers a fresh yet faithful take on Jane Austen's classic. Early buzz highlights its charm, wit, and emotional resonance, making it a promising watch for period drama fans. CAST Daisy Edgar-Jones, Fiona Shaw, George MacKay, Frank Dillane, Caitriona Balfe, Esme Creed-Miles. RATED: PG for some thematic elements, partial nudity and brief violence. RUNTIME: 132 minutes. 2026 Fall Production The Wizard of Oz November 13-December 5. This year’s show is directed by Brenda Henderson and Assistant Director Stephanie Snyder. There are over 60 local cast and crew participating in the production. Tickets will go on sale Mid-October and will be available on our website libertytheater.org or at the Box Office Tuesday and Friday 2-5pm.