Two Weeks, More Than 100 Movies at Chain NYC Film Festival in Long Island City

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What happens after a 3 am call leaves two NYPD officers questioning an oath they had vowed to keep? What does an ex narc do after finding a notebook with information on huge quantities of stolen heroin? Should a recent Ivy League college graduate’s resume include an impressive past job which would reveal that he’s gay?

The answers to these questions — and many more — will be unveiled during the second annual Chain NYC Film Festival at The Chain Theatre in Long Island City. Set to run from August 4th until August 17th, the extravaganza will screen more than 100 flicks selected from hundreds of submissions from all over the world. Viewers can watch everything from short documentaries to full-length narratives to a web series.

Details after the jump.

On August 16th, the theater will host a retrospective on Karen Black (bottom photo), the star of such hits as Easy Rider and Five Easy Pieces, and a live reading of Mama at Midnight, Black’s play about taking care of her mother. There will also be a special screening of the controversial 1959 movie Shadows, which tells the story of a romance between a light-skinned African-American woman and a white man. The star actress, Lelia Goldoni, will be on hand to discuss the details of the motion picture, which independent film pioneer John Cassavetes directed.

Details: The Chain NYC Film Festival, Chain Theatre, 21-28 45th Road, Long Island City, August 4th through August 17, times vary, regular admission is $10.

Photos: Chain NYC Film Festival FB