SXSW Alumni Film Releases – September 2017

Discover some of the SXSW alumni films on release this month, such as EASY LIVING, INFINITY BABY, and KILL ME PLEASE . Continue on for a complete list with trailers and more info.

THE CHALLENGE
Documentary Feature, North American Premiere, 2017
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Yuri Ancarani’s visionary portrait of amateur falconry among Quatari sheiks is a visual and sonic marvel, and a dazzlngly cinematic experience. Don’t miss the chance to see it theatrically!
Now Open Theatrically

EASY LIVING
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2017
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A skewed romantic comedy with a dark edge, Easy Living is a tour de force of subtle performance and pin sharp dialog.
On Demand September 19
In Theaters September 15

INFINITY BABY
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2017
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Bob Byington’s latest is characteristically absurdist, an inventive tale of arrested development with a sci-fi edge starring Kieran Culkin, Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman.
In Theaters September 15

KILL ME PLEASE
Narrative Feature, North American Premiere, 2016
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A striking, provocative portrait of adolescent sexuality and hormonal crisis, Kill me Please rejects the constraints of genre to create something entirely fresh.
Now in Theaters

LANE 1974
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2017
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It's 1974. 13-year-old Lane lives on a beautiful Northern California commune, wild and free, until her mother, a rebel and iconoclast, alienates their small group from the security and safety of the community land. They begin moving from one unlikely situation to another, leaving normal life far behind. After a series of dangerous events, Lane must decide how to survive.
Now available on iTunes and On Demand

LUCKY
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2017
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Harry Dean Stanton confirms once again his status as one of the greatest living actors in this offbeat drama that also features a memorable David Lynch.
In Theaters September 29

MAY IT LAST: A PORTRAIT OF THE AVETT BROTHERS
Documentary Feature, World Premiere, 2017
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Clearly rooted in passion and fandom, Judd Apatow's sensitive, intimate study of a remarkable band is a masterclass in music documentary portraiture.
In Theaters September 12

PAPAGAJKA
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2016
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An astonishingly assured debut feature, Papagajka feels like the arrival of major filmmaking and acting talent
Now on Demand

SIGNATURE MOVE
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2017
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Jennifer Reeder’s razor-sharp, sexy modern twist on the romantic comedy feels utterly essential, complex, universal, and unlike anything else out there.
Now in Theaters

SPETTACOLO
Documentary Feature, World Premiere, 2017
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The long awaited follow up to Marwencol doesn't disappoint, a stunning portrait of a unique community that's as singular and insightful as its predecessor.
In Theaters September 6

THROUGH THE REPELLENT FENCE
Documentary Feature, 2017
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Through The Repellent Fence follows art collective Postcommodity as they construct Repellent Fence, a two-mile long outdoor artwork that straddles the U.S.-Mexico border.
Now in Theaters

TROPHY
Documentary Feature, 2017
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The rough, tough world of big game hunting gets a fearless documentary that unfolds with great nuance and a spirit of open-mindedness.
In Theaters September 8

UNREST
Documentary Feature, 2017
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A deeply personal, startlingly raw, urgent investigation of the grossly misunderstood phenomenon of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
In Theaters September 22

WHISKEY FIST
World Premiere, Narrative Short, 2017
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Lacerating satire and a fat slap of vulgarity make this painfully funny short from Gillian Horvath a must see. Whiskey Fist does not mess around.
Now Online