Secret Mall Apartment Review – A Compelling, Undeniable Protest Against Gentrification
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- Category: Indies, Docs, Foreign Film
- Published on Friday, 12 September 2025 11:10
- Written by Janet Walker
Secret Mall Apartment, from Mtuckman Media, presents a captivating and unique documentary as a group of artists in secret defiance of gentrification of their city, Providence Rhode Island, found a way to take back their power.






Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe, from Lionsgate and Trafalgar Releasing, presents an intimate look into the life of one of the world’s greatest Italian tenors, and invites the audience into his world as he presents himself, unadulterated.
Democracy Noir, from Clarity Films, brings to the screen a haunting and historical documentary on the rise of modern day fascism in Hungary, and how the extreme views have been embraced by the United States Conservative party.
Griffin in Summer, from Vertical, presents a suburban coming of age drama, as a young playwright prepares for his annual summer stock theater, his inspiration is suddenly subverted when his homelife is disrupted and puberty strikes.
Checkpoint Zoo, from Abramorama, presents an intense story of the early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine to move all animals in Feldman Ecopark Zoo, located just miles from the war front to a safe location.
Rather, from Giant Pictures, presents a celebration of the life of Dan Rather, revisiting his more than six decade career as the most trusted name in journalism, highlighting pivotal moments, costly mistakes, and adapting to reach a new generation.
BTS Army: Forever We Are Young, from Trafalgar Releasing, presents a celebration of the spectacular rise of the K-Pop supergroup BTS, told entirely through their devoted fanbase known as ARMY currently a 90 million strong influence and growing.
Dear Ms. A Revolution in Print, from HBO Documentary films, presents the story behind the movement which spawned a societal upheaval in how women experience their worlds, and caused a cataclysmic divide as change often does.
Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue, from EUE Documentaries, brings to the screen the story of the artistic pioneer behind the brilliance that thawed the winter chill each February with the ultra-famous Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.
Don’t Tell Larry, from Level 33 Entertainment, brings to the screen a dark comedy that follows two employees as they attempt to undue a series of criminal actions which ends them in deeper, more serious trouble.
Row of Life, Vacationland Films, presents the story of renowned ocean rower, Marine Corps veteran, three-time Paralympian, and holder of 14 Guinness World Records Angela Madsen as she attempts a row from LA to Hawaii.
Garland Jeffreys: The King of In Between presents a quintessential New York story of a multi-racial musician from Brooklyn, who grew during the time when simmering racial tensions shut doors as he fought against stereotypes.
White With Fear, from Area23A, unpacks the Republican agenda and with expert interviews builds the doctrine from its inception to the ideological extreme and divisive agenda and further into the fearmongering strategy that wins elections.
Nora, from Blonde Dog Productions, presents a journey of rediscovery, as a singer-songwriter, after a falling out, decides to leave her successful career in LA and returns to her home town, where she is suddenly shellshocked by suburbia.
Bonjour Tristesse, from Greenwich Entertainment, brings to the screen a beautiful summer vacation of languishing by the French seaside, of love and romance which takes tragic turn when an old friend shows up and changes the dynamics.
Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII, at Trafalgar Releasing, and Sony Music Vision, bring to the screen an entertaining trip back in time with the newly restored version of the groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben.
Jimmy in Saigon, from Dark Star Pictures, presents a filmmaker’s search for the truth surrounding how his older brother, Jimmy, whom everyone had accepted died in the Vietnam war, really passed away, and his desire to understand him.
Coastal, from Trafalgar Releasing, presents what promises to be an inviting, behind the scenes, road trip concert film, pairing the iconic Neil Young with the beauty of the California coast, loses direction out of the gate.
Self-Driver, from Cinephobia Releasing, brings to the screen a well-written, and engaging dark story as a ride-share driver is approached with the opportunity to boost his earnings simply by joining an exclusive ride share service.
Cold Wallet, from Well Go USA Entertainment, brings to the screen the story of desperate revenge when a down-on-his-luck dad, hoping to reunite with his daughter, loses his life savings in a crypto currency scam.
In The Summers, from Music Box Films and Hulu, brings to the screen a coming-of-age drama, tracing the lives and changes of two sisters who live in California and spend each summer with their dad in Mexico.
Autumn and the Black Jaguar, from Blue Fox Entertainment, presents a heartwarming story as a young teen returns to her Amazon Rain Forest childhood home to find her pet beloved pet jaguar that is being hunted by animal traffickers.
Green Border, from Kino Lober, presents a harrowing tale of the plight of the Syrian refugees, during the civil war, when many tried to flee ISIS and seek asylum in Poland, and other European Union countries.
The Program, from Lab9 Films, presents the astonishing revelation of a top-secret government program complete with recognizable members of congress discussing the existence of UFOs with such forthrightness that it makes one wonder what the government is really hiding.
The Order, from Vertical Entertainment, brings to the screen the true story of an underground brotherhood of white supremacists building a militia, in the pacific northwest, and the dedicated law enforcement who are determined to stop them.
Day of the Fight, from Falling Forward Pictures, presents an emotional and impactful directorial debut from Jack Huston, that follows a former championship fighter, burdened with the past, on the day he has been given one last shot.
The Bibi Files, from Jolt, presents the corruption case against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, using leaked police interrogation tapes from Netanyahu's inner circle, news footage, experts, and includes survivor accounts from the October 7 massacre.
The Short Game, from Abramorama and Director Frank Sanza, brings to the screen the story of a teenage golf sensation wrestling his own demons, who is suddenly hit with crippling loss right before a must win state championship.
Lost on a Mountain in Maine, from Blue Fox Entertainment, presents the true story of how a child survived nine days, without food, shelter, or even hiking boots, in the treacherous forest on Maine's Mount Katahdin.
Memoir of a Snail, from Sony Pictures Classics, brings to the screen an emotional and heartfelt tale as two siblings, separated by circumstance, confront the harsh realities of life in this charming, and hilarious journey.
My Name is Alfred Hitchcock, from Cohen Media Group, brings to the screen a mesmerizing and absorbing masterclass in the various film techniques needed, at the time, to create tantalizing emotions which could not be spoken.
Classified, from Saban Films, presents a story of intrigue, espionage, and government misuse as a lone assassin has been delivering results for a rogue organization profiting from his kills, until a mysterious MI-6 analyst discovers the truth.
Haunted Heart, from Vantage Media, presents a story of romance, drama, hidden secrets, a buried past, and a love triangle, as a beautiful French traveler takes a server position on a Greek island, only accessible by boat.
Summerlight . . . And Then Comes the Darkness, from Juno Films, presents a story of the lives in an idyllic Icelandic village where tradition seems to govern, however even here, life's unpredictability deals cruel twists and turns.
Charlie Tango, from Gravitas Ventures, brings to the screen an unusual and interesting story that begins with an air traffic controller, who is initially responsible for a mid-air collision, and ends up exposing an embezzler scam.
The Critic, from Greenwich Films, present a story of lies, deceit, trickery, as a powerful, yet aging drama critic, known for his caustic reviews, loses his job after he is arrested for public lewdness with the same sex.
Wise Guy, an HBO Original documentary, presents a retrospective on David Chase's "The Sopranos," which was born before cable was considered cool, and the idea of changing the programming format with a scripted mob story was ludicrous.
Out Come the Wolves, from IFC Midnight and Shudder, presents a gripping, man against wild animals, race against time survivalist thriller, as a pack of wild wolves terrorize two hunters leaving one to chose who lives or dies.
The Last Breath, from RLJE Films, presents a race against time underwater diving thriller, as the exploration of a WWII battleship becomes a death trap when a group of Great White sharks decide to hunt.
Clear Cut, from Lionsgate Films, presents a fast-action revenge thriller, as a mountain man drug syndicate becomes the target of one man's vengeance after a deal gone bad results in the death of his daughter.
FAYE, from HBO Documentary Films, presents an intimate portrait of Hollywood legend Faye Dunaway, as she reminisces, remembers, and recollects the memorable moments of her life, childhood, career successes and stumbles, and her iconic poolside post-Oscar photo shoot.
Sorry/Not Sorry, from Greenwich Entertainment, brings to the screen an expose that examines comedian Louis C.K.'s shocking/not-so-shocking fall from grace in the wake of a sex scandal that exposed his exhibitionist predilections of which he is unrepentant.
Deadland, from Strike Media, presents a contemporary supernatural drama as an immigrant attempting to illegally enter the U.S. is captured, which sets off a series of events leading border agents further into the past as a truth unravels.
Daddio, from Sony Pictures Classic, brings to the screen a contemporary drama as two strangers, a New York taxi driver and a passenger meet by chance and over the course of the ride share their intimate secrets.
Shadow Land, from Republic Pictures, presents a mind-bending psychological, suspense thriller, as a former president is haunted by memories of a military engagement that cost him his reputation, making many believe he is losing his mind.
Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg, from Magnolia Pictures, presents a unique vibrant portrait that navigated the intensity of 1960s rock star fame, love, and family based on Keith Richard's first wife Anita Pallenberg's unpublished memoir.
For Sale, from Gravitas Ventures, presents a comedic horror film as an unemployed career salesman is hired to sell the impossible dream house, without disclosing the house is haunted, and develops a conscious along the way.
Force of Nature: The Dry 2, from IFC Films, presents a survival story filled with murder, intrigue, and corporate corruption, in a race against time thriller that pits nature's harshness and man's violence against the will to survive.
The Brink Of, from 4G Digital, presents a captivating coming-of-age romantic dramady, that shares the journey of a pop duo as they navigate their feelings, fame, and the possibility of spoiling the process that led to their success.
Resistance, from Abramorama, presents a counter argument to a common-held belief that the Jewish population went like sheep to the slaughter during the Nazi invasion, and reconstructs from archival footage, and survivors, stories of Jewish resistance.
The Absence of Eden, from Roadside Attractions and Vertical, presents an explosive immigrant drama that follows a young woman forced from one slavery existence to another as she runs for her life hoping to escape after killing a cartel hitman.
An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th, from HBO, presents a story 29 years in the making and investigates the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing of the Murrah Federal building that killed 168 including 19 children.
Irena's Vow, from Quiver Distribution, presents the story of Irena Gut Opdyke, a polish girl who through divine providence becomes a Nazi Major's assistant and befriends a dozen Jewish workers hiding them in his house for years.
Late Night with The Devil, from IFC Midnight, presents a spellbinding horror flick that takes viewers on a trip through the annals of 1970s late-night television and the shocking lost Halloween episode that remained guarded until now.
Blackberry, from IFC Films, presents an entertaining and compelling dramatic comedy around the rise of the first smartphone, and how two techies met the MBA who would drive their company from dizzying heights to disastrous ruin.
All of Us Strangers, from Searchlight Pictures, brings to the screen a brave and bold gay drama as an adult orphan tries to make peace with his past, while trying to move forward in a lonely world.
One Thousand and One, from Focus Features, presents an intense drama of life in Manhattan without a safety net for Inez, a criminal with one strike against her, as she attempts to build a home for her son.
Past Lives, from A24, presents a story of lost love, hope, redemption as two childhood friends reunite after years apart for one week and leave wondering if the life they have chosen is destiny or
Anatomy of a Fall, from NEON, presents a thrilling crime drama, as a woman is accused of murdering her husband, and is then arrested and put on trial where every detail of their contentious relationship is revealed.
Upon Entry, from AC Independent, brings to the screen a deeply underrated dramady thriller that showcases the process of what many foreigners go through when they immigrate to the United States, even with a visa.
Bad Hombres, from Screen Media Chicken Soup for the Soul, brings to the screen an attention grabbing, electrifying, cartel drama as two illegals take a job only to find out their employer is burying dead bodies.
American Star, from IFC Films, presents an intriguing, mournful, thriller, as a seasoned assassin is sent to the tropical paradise of Fuerteventura on assignment and becomes emotionally entangled with a beautiful islander and for a moment forgets.
Weak Layers, from Greenwich Entertainment, presents a visually captivating and voyeuristic immersion into ski culture party towns as the world of competitive skiers, hot shots, VIPs, and nobodies gather to celebrate another day on the slopes.
The Promised Land, from Magnolia Pictures, presents an epic saga of one man to turn a barren, and unforgiving, land into his dream while he fights God, nature, and an evil land baron who all work against him.
The Teachers' Lounge, from Sony Pictures Classics, presents a contemporary drama as a group of middle school teachers are repeatedly victimized by an unknown offender who is gaining access to the teachers' lounge and stealing their money.
Immediate Family, from Magnolia Pictures, brings to the screen the rise and collaboration of legendary session musicians, Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, and Waddy Wachtel through the 1970s and onward, and features interviews with the hitmakers.
A Father's Promise, from Abramorama, presents the story of professional musician Mark Barden whose life changed instantly, when his son Daniel was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary school, and the resilience to turn tragedy into hope.
They Shot the Piano Player, from Sony Pictures Classics, presents a captivating animated true story, an investigative piece that follows a journalist as he uncovers the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of Brazilian virtuoso Francisco Tenorio Jr.
Billion Dollar Babies, from Abramorama, brings to the screen the story of the Cabbage Patch Dolls, the toy craze that initiated the Back Friday madness, and the mystery behind the true parent of these adoptable cuddly babies.
Your Lucky Day, from Well Go USA Entertainment, presents a story inspired by the American Dream, as six strangers through fate just happened to be in a convenience store, at Christmas, when the Powerball numbers are announced.
The Kill Room, from Shout Studios and Yale Productions, presents a high-stakes crime dramady as a nearly insolvent art dealer partners with the Russian mob to launder money by selling paintings created by a hit man.
Vindicta, from SP Media Group, brings to the screen the story of a sadistic serial killer bent on exposing a truth hidden in the hollows of a burned-out abandoned building as a city erupts in violence.
Monsters of California, from Cartel Pictures and To The Stars, presents the story of three best friends from Encinitas, California, who are on the verge of adult responsibility and fighting every step of the way.
26.2 To Life, from A3 Artists Agency, presents the story of three "lifers" inside the maximum-security San Quentin prison and the running club, that offers an escape from the reality of life behind these prison walls.
Dark Asset, from Saban Films, brings to the screen the story of a clandestine espionage program that implants citizens with a special technology chip that turns even the common man into a controlled super asset.
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CARLOS: The Santana Journey, from Sony Picture Classics and Trafalgar Releasing, presents the story of one of the greatest guitar players of all time, Carlos Santana, from his humble beginnings to global dominance, icon, and legend.
Between Two Worlds, from Cohen Media Group, presents the story of an investigative writer who seeks to expose the exploitation of the working class in Northern France and go undercover landing a job as a cleaning lady.
Mob Land, from Saban Films, brings to the screen a deeper look into the dixie pill mills and the new organized crime families that control the distribution, and the money, and use enforcers to tame the brave or ignorant.
The Hiding Place, from Trafelgar Releasing, brings to the screen a stage performance of the celebrated novel of the same name, as Corrie Ten Boom and her family become the unlikely leaders of an underground WWII resistance.
The Miracle Club, from Sony Pictures Classic, presents an inspirational story of hope and faith as three generations of friends, each with their own burden brought back together through tragedy, make a pilgrimage in search of healing.
Loren & Rose, from Wise Lars, LLC, presents a story of an unusual friendship between a budding director and an aging actress who, influenced by worlds beyond his frame, passes on the wisdom of her life.
The Secret Kingdom, from Paramount and Saban Films, brings to the screen an engaging, captivating, and entertaining story told through a child's imagination, of coping with the loss of a loved one and the stress of moving.
Mending the Line, from Blue Fox Entertainment, brings to screen an inspiring veteran drama that guides the viewer through a winding journey of loss, renewed hope, discovery, possibility, purpose, and the healing power of nature.
Come Out Fighting, from Screen Media, presents a World War II drama where two missing soldiers, an Air Force fighter pilot and an Army demolition expert, the only survivor of a German ambush, must work together to survive.
It Ain't Over, from Sony Pictures Classics, brings to the screen the story of the most underrated and yet most accomplished baseball player in the history of the game Yogi Berra, a beloved American hero.
Mercy, from Paramount Global Content Distribution, presents a high-octane action thriller as an Irish Mafia renegade son fights for control and is willing to kill everyone, including his family, to take over the criminal enterprise.
Persian Lessons, from Cohen Media Group, presents the true story of survival against impossible odds as a Jew being held in a Nazi prison camp creates a ruse that not only saves his life but endears his captor.
SISU, from Lionsgate, brings to the screen the story of one man's fight against all odds and his determination to retake what was stolen from him by a ruthless Nazi detachment leader at the end of WWII.
Breakout, from Uncork'd Entertainment, presents an explosive fast action story that begins with a high-speed chase through the streets of LA as two gangsters fresh from a heist end up in a shoot out and then in prison.
How to Blow Up a Pipeline, from Neon, brings to the screen a shocking portrayal of the disenfranchised and misguided eco-terrorists who believe they are actually creating change and their actions will influence global consumption of oil.
Acidman, from Brainstorm Media, brings to the screen a story of family, estrangement, devotion, and investment as a father and daughter attempt to rebuild their relationship after time, distance, hostility, and misunderstandings have eroded the foundation.
The Ritual Killer, from Redbox Entertainment, brings to the screen a nail-biting suspense thriller as detectives on two continents, each troubled, are hunting an elusive murder-for-hire crime syndicate targeting children who are selected for their purity.
Juniper, from Greenwich Entertainment, presents a story of redemption as three generations come to terms with their lives, pasts, and pain and find the freedom to release the anger that shackled them to destructive behaviors and hatred.
Ocean Boy, from Gravitas Venture, presents a magical story of family, parenting, and the fragile bonds of love as seen through the eyes of an endearing teenager, who is struggling to understand the complexities of relationships.
The Last Deal, from Scatena & Rosner Films, presents an attention-grabbing story of a black-market cannabis dealer living large in LA, and the sudden fall out when the state votes to legalize recreational weed use.
The Inspection, from A24, presents the true story of down on his luck, homeless and self-described queen who decides to change his life and join the Marines determined to survive the physically demanding, and mentally grueling, challenges.
Emily, The Criminal, from Roadside Attractions, presents a contemporary Los Angeles thriller, when an unsuspecting cash strapped college graduate, unable to find work is hired as a dummy shopper and begins to score big money quick.
Corsage, from IFC Films, presents the story of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, once admired for her incomparable beauty, is slowly suffocated by middle age and battles depression, longs for freedom, and passion in a world of restrictions.
Turn Every Page, from Sony Pictures Classics, present a decades-in-the-making epic as two of publishing's esteemed statesmen, Robert Caro, and Robert Gottlieb, discuss their work, lives, loves and the relationship between writer and editor.
One Fine Morning, from SONY Pictures Classics, brings to the screen a story of loss, life, grief, and new beginnings as we walk through a year of upheavals, unimaginable heartache, passion, while understanding the difficulties of healthcare disparities.
Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter, from Greenwich Entertainment, introduces audiences to Charlie Trotter, of Chicago’s famous Michelin rated Trotter’s Restaurant, from his humble beginnings to the towering heights of superstar chef.
Hunted, from Saban Films, presents a horror-action thriller, that pits the wits of four petty street thieves against a group of maniacal estate owners, in the most dangerous game, a contemporary hunt, where they are the prey.
The Banshees of Inisherin, from Searchlight Pictures, brings to the screen a dark tale of loss, mental illness, friendship gone awry, devotion, retaliation, and vengeance, as two lifelong friends on a remote Irish coast deal with trauma.
Navalny, from Warner Bros Pictures, presents an in depth, behind the scenes, look of one of the most infamous and outrageous attempts by Russian President Vladimir Putin to murder his most outspoken adversary, Alexei Navalny.
Acid Test, from Giant Pictures, brings to the screen an entertaining teenage coming of age story that follows one girl on a journey of self-discovery and questioning after dropping acid at a female punk rock concert.
Railway Children, from Blue Fox Entertainment, brings to the screen an inviting and charming story of how a village of World War II evacuee children banded together to bring hope, healing, and freedom to an American GI.
The Justice of Bunny King, from FilmRise, brings to the screen the story of one woman’s fight against a system built estrange the vulnerable from the rest of society by offering little help and no bridge back.
God's Country, from IFC Midnight, brings to the screen a shocking character driven story that exposes the two sides of America, a simmering anger, loss of humanity, and the thin line that separates the two.
Frost, from Cleopatra Entertainment brings to the screen, an against all odds story of survival after a car crash on the edge of a precipice traps a pregnant woman causing her to slowly lose her mind.
The Youth Governor, from Greenwich Entertainment, presents the future of California politics following teen candidates as they campaign for California Youth Governor, through a unique statewide program that allows them to immerse themselves in the political process.
Luminous, from Director Sam Smartt, brings to the screen an incredible discovery as Astronomy Professor Larry Molnar, introduces the world to the possibility of a nova, a new star, and the journey to prove the phenomena.
Explorer, from Universal Pictures Content Group, brings to the screen the passionate, dramatic, and adventurous journey of Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the world's greatest explorer, through his own recollections, actual voyage footage, archived material, and personal interviews.
The Princess, from HBO Documentary Films, presents an intimate portrayal of the late Princess Diana, from the beginning of her relationship with Prince Charles, the demise of her marriage, her untimely death, and many moments in between.
Rouge Agent, from IFC Films, weaves an astonishing true story of a serial con artist who presented himself as MI5 Agent recruiting freelance operatives and ultimately terrorizing his victims, extorting from their families, and destroying their lives.
A Love Song, from Bleecker Street and Stage 6 Films, presents a story of love that last a lifetime, and no matter how we try to move on, it stays, lingers, and stops new beginnings.
My Name is Sara, from Strand Releasing, presents the true story of Sara Goralnik, a Polish Jew, who escaped Nazi capture by denying herself, her family, heritage, and religion by becoming someone else and hiding in Ukraine.
Camping Trip, from Fucia Films and 8Cube, presents a mid-pandemic horror film, as two couples in lock down decide to pack up and head for a secluded lake to release the frustration, rage, anger and simply escape.

