We all need help sometimes.
But when someone is suffering through a mental health crisis, it can be difficult to know where to go for help and even to understand what is wrong in the first place. Add in the lingering stigma around discussing mental health and you have a set of conditions that leaves people feeling overwhelmed and isolated at their lowest.
This April, The Triplex is proud to present “Down the Rabbit Hole: Paranoia, Delusion, and Recovery in Film,” a six-film series featuring talkbacks with local mental health professionals. These films explore a range of mental health struggles, from disorders like hoarding and schizophrenia to the ways cults and self-help gurus prey on people in crisis. They are a mix of dramas, comedies, thrillers, and one iconic documentary, united by their depiction of people at their most vulnerable. They offer an intimate, human lens on scenarios we often turn away from out of discomfort and fear.
- “Grey Gardens,” April 6
- “Take Shelter,” April 10
- “A Woman Under the Influence,” April 13
- “Safe,” April 17
- “Midsommar,” April 24
- “Lars and the Real Girl,” April 27
In presenting these stories and facilitating conversation with mental health providers, we want to help move past the hushed tones we use to discuss these topics. We are all affected by mental disorders, directly or indirectly, and developing the ability to discuss them without judgement helps us grow stronger as a community.
By seeing these stories unfold on screen—and talking about them together—we can replace stigma with empathy, fear with understanding, and silence with support.
Now Playing
“Thank You Very Much”
A new look into the life of legendary comedian Andy Kaufman.
One of the most influential and enigmatic comedians of all time, we are still trying to figure out what made Andy Kaufman tick over 40 years after his untimely death. Combining interviews with friends, colleagues, and family members, director Alex Braverman takes you inside the life of the late comedic genius in “Thank You Very Much.”
Part of our Limited Engagement series, “Thank You Very Much” comes to The Triplex for one week starting March 28.
“Mulholland Drive”
A reality-bending mystery from David Lynch.
A swirling mystery that explores the darkness that lurks around the edges of Hollywood glamour, “Mulholland Drive” plays as part of “Time to Wake Up: A Tribute to David Lynch” on March 29! Naomi Watts stars as Betty, a young actress who stumbles across the amnesiac Rita (Laura Harring) upon her arrival in Los Angeles. As Betty and Rita set off to uncover Rita’s history, they soon discover that nothing is at seems.
March 29, at 8 p.m.
“No Other Land”
The Oscar-winning documentary comes to The Triplex.
This year’s Academy Award winner for Best Documentary, “No Other Land” is an intimate depiction of the Palestinian experience that provides hope for one of the most pressing issues of our lifetime.
Made by a collective of four activists from Israel and Palestine, “No Other Land” follows Palestinian activist Basel Adra as he resists the forced displacement of his home by the Israeli military. Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham aids Basel in telling his story, but their friendship is tested by the gap in their living conditions, with Yuval living freely under civilian law and Basel under the repressive restrictions of military law.
Held over by popular demand!
“Snow White”
A live-action musical remake of the beloved animated classic.
Hi ho! The first feature-length animated movie gets the live-action treatment in “Snow White”! Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story”) steps into the iconic blue-and-yellow ensemble as the wayward princess who takes up with a septet of dwarves after her evil stepmother (Gal Gadot) tries to have her killed in an attempt to remain “the fairest of all.”
“Black Bag”
A stylish spy thriller from Steven Soderbergh.
Pair “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” with the cool British sensibility of “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” and you will get Steven Soderbergh’s “Black Bag”! When legendary spy Kathryn Woodhouse (Cate Blanchett) is accused of treason, her husband and fellow intelligence officer, George (Michael Fassbender), is assigned to investigate her—testing George’s loyalty to his marriage and his country.
Coming Soon
“The Red Shoes”
We are teaming up with our friends at Jacob’s Pillow for a special screening of Powell and Pressburger’s “The Red Shoes,” the story of a young ballerina (Moira Shearer) forced to make a choice between art and love. After the movie, join Norton Owen, director of preservation at Jacob’s Pillow, and Lynn Garafola, professor emerita of dance at Barnard College, for a discussion about the preservation of dance, followed by cocktail reception at The Triplex.
The perfect way to kick off the cultural season, all proceeds from this fundraiser event will go toward The Triplex to help us continue our mission of movies for all throughout 2025 and beyond.
April 5, at 3 p.m.
“Grey Gardens”
One of the most iconic documentaries of all time, join us for a special 50th anniversary screening of “Grey Gardens” on April 6 at 4 p.m.! In 1975, the Maysles Brothers brought their direct cinema technique to East Hampton, N.Y., to capture the stories of “Big Edie” and “Little Edie” Bouvier, cousins of Jackie Kennedy clinging onto memories of a glamorous past while living in a decrepit mansion. The result is a touching depiction of two larger-than-life personalities left behind by the modern world.
After the screening, join Austen Riggs’ Heather Forouhar, M.D., for a discussion about the movie, what the Beales were going through, and mental health resources available in our area.
April 6, at 4 p.m.
“Face/Off”
No Comply Food brings another ’90s action classic to The Triplex on April 8 with a special screening of John Woo’s scenery-chewing spectacular “Face/Off”! Join us for an action-packed night with themed food specials from No Comply and Juju’s and all the slo-mo action you can handle.
April 8, at 8 p.m.
“Recovery City”
Railroad Street Youth Project (RSYP) presents a free screening of the gripping new documentary “Recovery City,” the story of four women in Worcester, Mass., each reflecting different facets of addiction and recovery. Enjoy mocktails and presentations from RSYP’s 2025 Prevention Needs Assessment Survey findings ahead of the film, and join the filmmakers and subjects of “Recovery City” for a talkback after the screening.
April 9, at 6 p.m.
“Take Shelter”
When Curtis, a young father (Michael Shannon) in a small Ohio town, starts having terrifying dreams about an apocalyptic storm, he puts all of his energy into building a storm shelter in his backyard. His strange behavior begins to cause tension with his wife (Jessica Chastain) and the surrounding community, putting Curtis at odds with the very people he is trying to protect.
April 10, at 10 p.m.
“A Minecraft Movie”
Director Jared Hess (“Napoleon Dynamite”) takes you inside one of the most popular video games of all time in “A Minecraft Movie,” coming to The Triplex on April 4! When four misfits find themselves pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination, they will have to master their building abilities while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected expert crafter, Steve (Jack Black).
Starts April 4.
“Secret Mall Apartment”
“Secret Mall Apartment” is the true story of eight Rhode Island artists who created a secret apartment inside the busy Providence Place mall and kept it going for four years, filming everything along the way. Far more than just a wild prank, the secret mall apartment became an incredibly meaningful act for all the participants, at once an act of defiance against local gentrification, a boundary-pushing work of public/private art, and a 750-square-foot space that sticks it to the man.
Part of our Limited Engagement series, “Secret Mall Apartment” comes to The Triplex for one week starting April 4.
