Cutting Through Rocks

February 19 – 22, 2026
Cutting Through Rocks
Nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. As the first elected councilwoman of her Iranian village, Sara Shahverdi aims to break long-held patriarchal traditions by training teenage girls to ride motorcycles and stopping child marriages. When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.
Dir. Mohammadreza Eyni & Sara Khaki / 2025 / Iran (English Subtitles) / 94 min

“A deftly shaped work of cinematic nonfiction.” – Lauren Wissot, indieWire

“Needless to say, Shahverdi is a badass.” – Marya E. Gates, RogerEbert.com

SCREENING: THU 2/19 7PM; FRI 2/20 4PM; SAT 2/21 4PM; SUN 2/22 7PM

$14 GA & $11 OFS. Tickets are available at the box office 30 minutes before showtimes.

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