New Plaza Cinema

06/01/2026

A powerful moment from this weekend's screening of REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE (1955) at New Plaza Cinema!

Our thanks to Nicca Ray for sharing memories of her father, director Nicholas Ray.

And gratitude to Foster Hirsch, whose definitive book on 1950s cinema is a must read!

And finally, our ongoing thanks to documentarian Brian Vincent for putting this event together! Follow James Dean Documentary for more info on his next film!

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

We were honored to welcome author Nicca Ray, film historian Foster Hirsch, and James Dean documentarian Brian Vincent to New Plaza Cinema this weekend for a Q&A after REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE (1955).

Follow James Dean Documentary to stay in the know on the upcoming documentary!

And follow Nicca Ray for more info on her book "Ray by Ray: A Daughter's take on the legend of Nicholas Ray”.

05/30/2026

When health and the world collapse, Nicole weaves her pain with hope and opens a path toward a new life.

Nicole Betancourt’s THE UNFIXING returns tomorrow (Sun) 5pm w/ filmmaker Q&A

“A film that is so full of hope.” — Robert Emmet, KFJC Radio

https://newplazacinema.org/details/ST00001264/the-unfixing/

05/29/2026

RABBI ON THE BLOCK – the award-winning documentary on a charismatic rabbi and community activist from the south side of Chicago — screens Sun 10:15am

“A film that can play an important role in bringing the Jewish and Black communities together in dialogue.” — Danielle Solzman, Solzy at the Movies

Q&A w/ Rabbi Tamar Manasseh and filmmaker Brad Rothschild.

https://newplazacinema.org/details/ST00001270/rabbi-on-the-block/

05/29/2026

Everybody’s talking about our screening of REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE (1955) — Tomorrow (Sat) at 10:45am!

With an all-star Q&A featuring author Nicca Ray (daughter of director Nicholas Ray), author + film historian Foster Hirsch, and James Dean documentarians Brian Vincent and Heather Spore Kelly!

Thanks GreenRoomNewYork!

Rebel Without A Cause is screening at New Plaza Cinema on Saturday, May 30 along with a sneak peak of some footage from a new James Dean documentary currently in the works.

05/28/2026

Michael Apted’s revealing, rollicking portrait of Soviet underground rock legend Boris Grebenshchikov THE LONG WAY HOME (1989) screens Sat 2:15pm.

Remastered and expanded, featuring a new epilogue that brings Boris’s journey up to date.

Q&A w/ producer Steven Lawrence and editor Susanne Rostock

https://newplazacinema.org/details/ST00001286/the-long-way-home/ The Long Way Home Documentary

05/28/2026

Nicca Ray, daughter of director Nicholas Ray, joins us for a Q&A + book signing after REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE (1955) — Sat 10:45am

Additional guests: author + film historian Foster Hirsch and James Dean documentarian Brian Vincent

Don’t miss this landmark of 1950s cinema on the big screen!

https://newplazacinema.org/details/ST00000904/rebel-without-a-cause/

05/28/2026

After a sold-out screening last month, STILL A REVOLUTIONARY – ALBERT EINSTEIN returns Sun 7:15pm w/ filmmaker Q&A.

"A wonderful introduction to the man, his keen mind, and his powerful sense of morality in a time torn with war and racism." — Booklist

https://newplazacinema.org/details/ST00001290/albert-einstein-still-a-revolutionary/ First Run Features

05/28/2026

Limited tickets remain for The NYC SHORT FILM SHOWCASE this Fri at 7pm!

Celebrate New York City filmmakers w/ a screening series that's become a signature event for New Plaza Cinema!

https://newplazacinema.org/details/ST00001320/nyc-short-film-showcase/