"We cry among the skyscrapersAs our ancestorsCried among the palms in AfricaBecause we are alone,It is night,And we're afraid." - Afraid by Langston Hughes&nbsp; Delve into the mystical realm of communication from beyond in this emotional block of films about messages from our ancestors, the divine, our past selves, and everything above, below, and in between. Each story unravels the threads that connect us to the unseen, including those we’ve lost too soon, exploring how these messages can illuminate our paths and deepen our understanding of life’s mysteries.

Kavaa has travelled upcountry to bury her grandfather who disowned her when she was born out of wedlock 22 years earlier. At that awkward family reunion, Kavaa finds acceptance with the village madman, who catapults her into a liminal realm, where she can face-off with her grandfather and rise above his rejection to find new self-esteem.

Inheritance

In rural Hayti, Missouri, matriarch Elizabeth Holiday confronts her past when an unexpected call from her former student, Jeremy, disrupts her routine. As they navigate their shared history and the challenges of their community, they're forced to confront harsh realities, igniting a journey of reconciliation and redemption.

Don’t Hang Up

In rural Hayti, Missouri, matriarch Elizabeth Holiday confronts her past when an unexpected call from her former student, Jeremy, disrupts her routine. As they navigate their shared history and the challenges of their community, they're forced to confront harsh realities, igniting a journey of reconciliation and redemption.

In "Finding JaMia's Spirit," we follow the journey of JaMia, a curious and optimistic 5-year-old girl. After the loss of her father, JaMia grapples with the concept of him being in a "better place" and feeling abandoned right before her first day of kindergarten. With the guidance of her wise grandmother, Gam Gam, JaMia embarks on a search for her father's ancestor spirit. Through a series of heartwarming moments with her mother, Denise, and flashbacks of her father, JaMia discovers that her father's spirit is always with her, providing comfort and strength.

Finding Jamia’s Spirit

After an inquisitive young girl is told that her recently deceased dad is now an ancestor spirit that she can feel whenever she needs, she tries to find his spirit before her first day of kindergarten.

Shae, a man murdered in a homophobic attack, awakens in a mysterious room where the entirety of his life is projected across a series of screens. As he journeys through these memories, he must reach the final screen to uncover the truth about his death. But to get there, he must make peace with the life he’s lived. This film is an homage to O’Shae Sibley.

FORever feroshUS

Alongside his wife &amp; daughter, Lennox joyously unpacks their new home but is left speechless when he finds a letter in a moving box labelled ‘mom’ that predestines a different life for him – it’s not as he remembers.

BELIEF

Alongside his wife and daughter, Lennox joyously unpacks their new home but is left speechless when he finds a letter in a moving box labelled 'mom' that predestines a different life for him – it’s not as he remembers.

A young, black man encounters his ancestor as he traverses through life balancing success, race and imposter syndrome.

English

Wild Dreams

A young, black man encounters his ancestor as he traverses through life balancing success, race and imposter syndrome.

An unmotivated misfit in her 30's is shocked when she finds herself back in the 90’s with her 10-year-old self after trying a mysterious meditation practice. She quickly discovers however that her self-sabotaging behavior is deeply rooted in her childhood. The story follows the experience of ANNE WATERS, a disheveled millennial in desperate need of life coaching. Her best friend and yoga instructor, TAYLOR GILES persuades her to attend a meditation class in hopes of turning Anne’s lackluster life around. This meditation class is particularly special because it guides students through reflecting on their inner child and experiences growing up. Before class, Taylor gives Anne a mysterious healing crystal called labradorite to aid her in the meditation. Anne quickly learns however that this is no ordinary stone. As Anne becomes lost in the breathing practice, the stone begins to glow, and her surroundings warp into her childhood room from the 90’s. When she opens her eyes, she finds her 10-year-old self, LITTLE ANNE sitting in front of her. Wonder Child is a comedy short about self-discovery through meditation and answers the age-old question, “If you could talk to your younger self, what would you say?” Anne is ultimately faced with the challenge of giving her younger self advice in order to fix her future.

Wonder Child

An unmotivated misfit in her 30's is shocked when she finds herself back in the 90’s with her 10-year-old self after trying a mysterious meditation practice.

Miss Honey: The Catsuit is the story of how Fashion Designer and Ballroom Icon Douglas Says created his signature collection of&nbsp;cut-out garments and the origins of Caribbean Artist Moi Renee wearing the catsuit for a televised performance of his hit song, "Miss Honey." The short is a proof of concept for a feature documentary on Moi Renee, in pre-production.

Miss Honey: The Catsuit

A search for the memory and legacy of the co-director's great-great-grandfather: the Surinamese artist and early critic of the Dutch colonial regime G.G.T. Rustwijk (1862-1914). Luci is a search for Rustwijk's "light" and what remains of it in modern-day Suriname.

Luci

A search for the memory and legacy of the co-director's great-great-grandfather: the Surinamese artist and early critic of the Dutch colonial regime G.G.T. Rustwijk (1862-1914). Luci is a search for Rustwijk's "light" and what remains of it in modern-day Suriname.

Messages from Beyond Block

General Admission

Senior/Student 

Donation to {{name}}

Donate

Gift Cards

These are all the passes tied to your account. Now, use our online schedule to reserve tickets. You can access your tickets via {{my_tickets_link|"My Tickets"}} or via the PDFs attached to each ticket order confirmation email. {{buy_pass_link|Looking to buy more passes?}}

These are all your purchased tickets. Open this page on your phone, and at the door tap the "Show Barcode" button and show your screen to the attendant. Prefer paper? Print the PDF attached to the order confirmation email, or click one of the gears below and select "Download tickets PDF". If purchasing multiple tickets, be sure to print or show each unique ticket barcode.

Friday Pass 

Saturday Pass

Special Guest Pass

Sunday Pass 

Virtual-Only Pass

None available

Passes & Tickets

Explore our on-demand catalog here, and head over to the {{livestreams|Live Streams}} tab to see what's coming up.

Here's what's coming up soon. Can't make it? No sweat. Many live streams will be available for on-demand viewing as well.