Wendy

This film is a re-imagining of J. M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan.” A little girl and her two brothers run off with a mischievous boy to a magical island that grants you eternal youth. The bare bones of the classic tale remain in place, but “Wendy” has made a few upgrades. The cast of characters is far more diverse, and the story is set in more modern times. Our title character Wendy must fight to save her family, her freedom and the joyous spirit of youth from the deadly peril of growing up, although at the end of the film, the kids realize that they really do have to grow up someday.

Director: Benh Zeitlin

Saint Frances

Bridget (Kelly O’Sullivan) is used to the patronizing pity in people’s eyes when she admits she dropped out of Northwestern after a year. She’s 34, single, and works in a diner. Annie (Lily Mojekwu) and Maya (Charin Alvarez), a Catholic, multiracial lesbian couple, hire Bridget as their nanny. Their brilliant 6-year-old daughter, Frances (Ramona Edith Williams), is trying to make sense of all the chaos around her: a new baby brother, parents who fight more often, and this strange woman who is suddenly taking her to school and the park all the time.

Director: Alex Thompson

Lost in America

This feature documentary on the issue of youth homelessness in America follows director Rotimi Rainwater, a former homeless youth, and his team as they travel the country to shine a light on the epidemic of youth homelessness. It highlights issues like human trafficking, the foster care system, youth being rejected because of their sexuality, domestic violence and abuse. It also examines what many organizations, politicians and other public figures are doing (or not doing) to help these youth.

Director: Rotimi Rainwater