Friday 5/30 at Fleisher Art Memorial—Are You Ready?
PHLAFF 2025 continues in full force, and Friday brings a beautifully curated day of in-person screenings and community connection at one of Philadelphia’s most beloved cultural landmarks: the Fleisher Art Memorial.
Join us for a full afternoon and evening of cinema that explores perseverance, loss, healing, and the moments that shape who we are.
THE VENUE: FLEISHER ART MEMORIAL
719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
When — 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Historic, warm, and infused with local artistry, Fleisher becomes a sanctuary for independent cinema this Friday. Whether you're dropping in for a feature or staying for the full lineup, you're stepping into a space where stories come to life — and stay with you.
FILM PROGRAMMING ON FRIDAY 5/30
Good Friday (62 mins)
When — 12:00 PM
A striking meditation on guilt, faith, and memory. Good Friday centers on a woman grappling with her father’s death and her estranged family's expectations. Told with poetic restraint, this film asks: What do we owe our past — and what are we willing to let go?
Colibrí (98 mins)
When — 1:15 PM
A visually rich tale that explores the intersection of art, migration, and inner reckoning. As an aging painter reflects on the life he left behind, Colibrí invites us into a world shaped by color, memory, and the stories we carry in silence.
SHORTS BLOCK: PERSEVERANCE IN FOCUS
When — 3:00 PM
This carefully selected trio of shorts dives into stories of strength, survival, and deeply human resistance:
La Bruja (The Witch)
In a rural town steeped in fear and folklore, an isolated woman believed to be a witch quietly endures the weight of exclusion and myth. A powerful reflection on how communities create their outcasts.
El Último Tramo
As he nears the end of his life, a man journeys—physically and emotionally—to mend a family torn apart by time and pride. Quiet and devastating in equal measure.
Hero
A young child comes of age in the face of injustice, revealing how heroism often lives in the smallest, most personal acts of courage.
Arillo de hombre muerto (108 mins)
When — 4:00 PM
Bold, unflinching, and layered with suspense, Arillo de hombre muerto unravels a generational mystery buried in a family’s past. With lush cinematography and powerful performances, it’s a slow-burn thriller that pays off in waves.
CLOSING NIGHT CONCERT: LOS RIVERA DESTINO LIVE
Taller Puertorriqueño (2600 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133)
When — 8:00 PM
Cap off your PHLAFF experience with a live performance by Los Rivera Destino, a Puerto Rican trio known for their unique and modern take on bolero rhythms. Formed in 2012 by Carlos Figueroa, Antonio Sánchez, and Fernando Tarrazo, the group gained international recognition with their bolero rendition of "Te Boté" and their collaboration with Bad Bunny on the heartfelt track "Flor". The performance will surely be one to remember!
We can’t wait to see you there! Tickets for all of our events, including our programs in Week Uno, can be purchased at phlaff25.eventive.org/welcome
