FILM 1020 Finishes Program Strong
Wednesdays, throughout March and early April
CONTINUING WEDNESDAY, MAR. 18
In the fall of 2025, FILM Erie and the 1020 Collective launched their joint program, the aptly named FILM 1020, to bring the Erie community together to watch movies. And they're finishing off the season throughout March and early April, with an exciting, thrilling, and moving lineup.
According to John C. Lyons, the award-winning Erie-based filmmaker and creator of Tethered Immersive, who curated the film list and volunteers his time to introduce the movies, "For the most part, this Winter and Spring 2026 program was me trying to both read the tea leaves on the films that would be awards contenders, as well as those I felt were the best of last year." He explained that the 5 to 7 p.m. programming, which takes place before the feature screening, "is meant to build community, try new things, and highlight recent work from regional filmmakers."
Altogether, for Lyons, film is his church, and he described it as an "empathy machine." In his opinion, "Today, perhaps more than ever, we all could benefit from putting ourselves in other people's shoes."
There are two types of tickets available for purchase for FILM 1020, one without a meal and one with (vegan and gluten-free options are offered). Popcorn is free, and there are food and beverages available for purchase.
Wednesday, Mar. 18: Sound of Falling and The Underground Railroad, Ep. 9
In Sound of Falling, a German drama, the same farmstead is the setting for four different generations of girls – the story is told non-linearly, shifting between each time period. Meanwhile, Dr. Rhonda Matthews joins the fun for a screening of Episode 9 of The Underground Railroad.
Wednesday, Mar. 25: Hamnet and The Underground Railroad, Ep.10
The Oscar-nominated Hamnet is a stunning, soul-stirring depiction of the wife and family that has stood in William Shakespeare's shadow for centuries. When their young boy falls ill and dies, Agnes and William's grief spills out in different ways.
Beginning the evening, Dr. Rhonda Matthews will again be on-hand to lead the screening of the last episode of The Underground Railroad and the discussion afterward.
Wednesday, Apr. 1: Wicked: For Good and a secret film
The blockbuster sequel to 2025's first installment of the book-turned-musical-turned-film series, Wicked: For Good closes the book on the story of Elphaba and Glinda. The feature film will be preceded by an as-yet secret film, which will be announced at the event.
Wednesday, Apr. 8: It Was Just An Accident, Lake Erie, Our Kin: Roadshow Version, and Watershed
It Was Just An Accident is an Iranian-French-Luxembourgian thriller (reviewed by Forest Taylor within this issue) that follows a man whose life takes a drastic turn after he gets into a car accident.
The night begins with a screening of Lake Erie, Our Kin: Roadshow Version, the full-length edition of the documentary produced for WQLN's Chronicles, with a filmmaker Q&A afterward. It's followed by Watershed, which describes the Mill Creek Flood of 1915, also followed by a Q&A featuring the filmmaker.
Dinner and complementary programming at 5 p.m., feature at 7 p.m. // 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St. // $10 (no meal), $30 (with meal) // For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit: tickets.eriereader.com
