THE CHAPEL
First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 215-563-3980, philauu.org. House Devil Street Angel (2012, U.S., 33 min.): In this short, Fivel Rothberg examines parental abuse through his relationships with his father and son. Sun., June 24, 2:15 p.m., $8.
FRANKLIN INSTITUTE
222 N. 20th St., 215-448-1254, fi.edu. Tango Macbeth (2012, U.S., 73 min.): A documentary crew observes as actors lose themselves in a dance version of Macbeth. Thu., June 21, 7:30 p.m., $10. Music Video Collection: Featuring local music films like Children of the Lights: The White Panda and The Shabby Dress: Jeff Mellin. Thu., June 21, 9:45 p.m., $10. The Red Corvette (2011, U.S., 104 min.): A summer-school peer introduces goody-two-shoes Cindy Reese to NYC mob life. Sat., June 23, 7:20 p.m., $10.
THE PARISH
First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 215-563-3980, philauu.org. Uncle Hymie’s Funeral (2012, U.S., 90 min.): A nephew helps his deceased uncle reach heaven by atoning for each of the dead guy’s broken Commandments. Fri., June 22, 8:30 p.m., $8. Who is Wright? (2012, U.S., 25 min.): A South Philly rapper follows his dreams in spite of a family that tried to hold him back. Sat., June 23, 4:30 p.m., $8.
PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS
118-128 N. Broad St., 215-972-7600, pafa.org. Mixed Tape Five Spot (2012, U.S., 20 min.): A documentary on the weekly Black Lily sessions held at Philly’s Five Spot, with early-in-life performances by Jaguar Wright and Jazmine Sullivan, no less. Sat., June 23, 1 p.m., $8. If I Make It, I Win (2012, U.S., 14 min.): Three stories of failure and success around the turn of the 20th century. Sat., June 23, 1:15 p.m., $8. The Pact (2012, U.S., 80 min.): Hello, blue balls: Two brothers find themselves unable to date after making a vow to swear off women for a year. Sat., June 23, 2:15 p.m., $8.
PIAZZA AT SCHMIDT’S
1050 N. Hancock St., 215-467-4603, atthepiazza.com. Big Guns (2012, U.S., 87 min.): Now in the crosshairs of every criminal in town, a shitty retired cop becomes an even shittier private detective. Sat., June 23, 7 p.m., free.
RAVEN LOUNGE
1718 Sansom St., 215-592-1242, ravenlounge.com. Returning Home (2012, U.S., 37 min.): A man looks for his home after he wakes up in a strange place with his memory wiped clean. Fri., June 22, 6 p.m., $8. Sleeping with the Fishes (2012, U.S., 87 min.): A new Philly mob recruit falls for the Don’s wife. Someone’s going swimming in the Schuylkill. Sat., June 23, 8 p.m., $8.
THE SANCTUARY
First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 215-563-3980, philauu.org. MERCS: Hijak (2012, U.S., 60 min.): Loose cannon Captain Brice kicks some space-mercenary tail when he and Princess Varisa find their spaceship hijacked. Thu., June 21, 8:35 p.m., $8. Animation Festival: Featuring local toons Feathers and Tripped Into You. Thu., June 21, 9:45 p.m., $8. Benny the Bum (2012, U.S., 80 min.): Just released from prison, Philly boxer Benny has a fling with Stella, who also makes a nice hostage when creditors start hounding him. Fri., June 22, 8 p.m., $8.
For tickets to the Philadelphia International Film Festival, call 267-228-0333 or visit philadelphiaindependentfilmfestival.com.
