Special Events
The Brattle occasionally presents special screenings in addition to our featured premieres and repertory selections, often in partnership with other organizations. Join us for festival screenings, educational programs, author readings, and more!
Elements of Cinema: Shrek
- Tue, May 26
Tue, May 26 @ 6:00 pm: Free Screening
Director: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson Run Time: 90 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 2001
Starring: Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, John Lithgow, Mike Myers, Vincent Cassel
Free Screening and Discussion! The greatest fairy tale never told.
Josie and the Pussycats
- Thu, May 28
Director: Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont Run Time: 98 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 2001
Starring: Alan Cumming, Parker Posey, Rachael Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson, Tara Reid
25th Anniversary! Presented by Strictly Brohibited
Do It Your Damn Self National Youth Film Festival
- Fri, Jun 5
Run Time: 120 min.
Community Art Center’s Free 29th Annual Film Festival!
Mare’s Nest
- Sun, Jun 21
Sun, Jun 21 @ 6:00 pm: Director in attendance for this pre-release screening.
Director: Ben Rivers Run Time: 98 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 2026
Starring: Astrid Ihora, Elahni-ja'nai Nembhard, Iris Andueza Reig, Moon Guo Barker, Saioia Andueza Reig
Premiere Run! Filmmaker In Person Sunday for Special Advance Screening!