SXSW Alumni Film Releases – August 2016

Discover some of the SXSW alumni films on release this month such as The Bandit, collective:unconscious, and Don't Breathe. Continue on for a complete list with trailers and more info.

THE BANDIT
World Premiere, 2016
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One of the all time great movie friendships gets a raucous, affectionate treatment in this poignant look at the relationship between Hal Needham and Burt Reynolds.
CMT Broadcast August 6

BECOMING BLAIR
2016
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Eloquent and emotionally potent, this portrait of a young transgender Texan and his family is both timely and timeless, offering an ever-necessary call for tolerance and understanding.
Now Online

COLLECTIVE:UNCONSCIOUS
World Premiere, 2016
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As innovative as independent film gets, collective:unconscious is a thrilling, inventive exercise in dream interpretation from a group of rising filmmaking talents.
Free Online, August 9

DON’T BREATHE
World Premiere, 2016
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Hardcore scares and a chillingly dark underbelly, Don’t Breathe is an incredibly satisfying, updated riff on the classic home-invasion thriller. From the creators of Evil Dead.
In Theaters August 26

DON'T THINK TWICE
World Premiere, 2016
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Mike Birbiglia’s sophomore feature charms with a warm, yet acerbic look at the tragicomic world of an improv comedy troupe.
Now in Theaters

GLEASON
2016
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Sports heroes don’t get more heroic than New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason. This inspiring film takes an intimate look at his journey following his ALS diagnosis.
Now in Theaters

HARD LABOR
US Premiere, 2012
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This disturbing, uncategorizable Brazilian film is rich with allusion, metaphor and downright creepy weirdness. Hard to shake, and a truly inventive debut feature.
DVD available August 23

HER FRIEND ADAM
2016
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A painfully funny glimpse into the fiery pit of hell that is relationship jealousy, from rising talent Ben Petrie.
Now online

KEANU
Work-In-Progress, 2012
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Key and Peele make their big-screen debut in this uproarious tale of gangs, friendship and an adorable kitty-cat – the eponymous Keanu.
Blu-ray/DVD available August 2

KELLY & CAL
Narrative Spotlight, 2014
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A suburban mom and punk survivor sees her stable life turned upside down when a charming, alluring teen enters her life. Featuring stellar performances from Juliette Lewis and Jonny Weston, this unassuming premise evolves into something truly special.
Now on Netflix

KRISHA
World Premiere, 2015
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Krisha is a devastating family drama with a prodigious sense of aesthetic and a truly gifted, fluid way with improvisational acting and strategies that promises an emotional sucker punch around each corner.
On Demand August 16

MISS SHARON JONES
2016
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As resilient, forceful and unforgettable as her vocal talents, Sharon Jones is a formidable presence in this intimate documentary portrait from Barbara Kopple.
Now in Theaters

MORRIS FROM AMERICA
2016
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Craig Robinson delivers a nuanced performance in this cross-cultural take on the coming-of-age film, grounded in a remarkable breakout performance by Markees Christmas in the title role.
In Theaters August 19

THE NYMPHETS
World Premiere, 2015
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Sexy, provocative, dangerous, but never predictable, The Nymphets heralds an exciting new filmmaking voice, and it’s finally available for home viewing.
DVD available August 23

RICHARD LINKLATER: DREAM IS DESTINY
2016
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Warm, incisive and personal, this revelatory documentary from Louis Black and Karen Bernstein is a lovely sojourn into the story and methodology of one of our great modern auteurs.
In Theaters and On Demand August 5

SAUSAGE PARTY
Work in Progress, 2016
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Profane, hilarious, weird comedy from the twisted minds that brought you Superbad, Pineapple Express and This Is the End. Did we mention it’s animated?
In Theaters August 12

THE TRUST
World Premiere, 2016
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Nicolas Cage and Elijah Wood play hilariously corrupt cops in this gonzo heist caper that manages to be both thrilling and brutally funny.
Blu-ray/DVD Now Available

VOCABULARY 1
World Premiere, 2016
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Becky James’ latest animation is a delightful, child-like piece of whimsy and fun…until it’s not. Oh, so very much…not.
Now Online