Linda Perry’s New Album and Film Highlights: A Look at ‘Let It Die Here,’ Tony Leung in ‘Silent Friend,’ and More
Limited releases making waves at the indie film box office this weekend include the psycho-sexual drama Blue Film, Ildikó Enyed’s Silent Friend, and various documentaries, including one on Linda Perry coinciding with her first solo album in over 25 years. These films arrive as major studio releases, The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Mortal Kombat II, compete at the box office.
In a notable narrative, a ginkgo tree at a historic German university serves as a silent witness to the lives of those who seek refuge beneath its ancient branches. The film features a visiting neuroscientist in 2020 exploring botanical consciousness, a student in 1972 profoundly influenced by a geranium, and the first female student in 1908 capturing sacred patterns through photography. Each story illustrates the subtle yet powerful impact of nature over time.
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Linda Perry: Let It Die Here, produced by Mercury Studios, will screen in select theaters, starting at Regal Union Square in New York City. A special appearance featuring Perry and director Don Hardy will include a Q&A and a live acoustic performance. Following its debut at the Tribeca Festival 2024, the documentary will expand to Los Angeles next weekend, with additional screenings planned in Denver, London, and further cities to be announced.
The release of the documentary coincides with Perry’s new solo album, Let It Die Here.
Perry has been a prominent figure in the music industry for over three decades. Known for her distinctive style, including her iconic hat and tattoos, she gained fame with her band 4 Non-Blondes and their hit single “What’s Up.” Since then, she has evolved as a songwriter and producer, crafting hits for artists such as Dolly Parton, Christina Aguilera, and Pink, all while grappling with personal challenges and existential questions.
Brainstorm Media and Menemsha Films will release Influenced at The Quad in NYC, expanding the following week. Directed by Rachel Israel and written by Jill Kargman, the film centers on a social media influencer, Dzanielle, as she navigates the perils of superficial friendships in New York’s competitive social landscape. The cast includes David Krumholtz, Justin Bartha, and Christine Taylor, with cameos by celebrities like Drew Barrymore and Matt Damon.
Oscilloscope will present The Python Hunt, directed by Xander Robin, at the Angelika in NYC. The documentary covers an annual competition initiated by the Florida government to address the invasive python problem in the Everglades. Participants face challenging conditions as they hunt for the elusive snakes over ten nights, confronting both physical and psychological obstacles.
Black Rabbit, White Rabbit, the newest project from Iranian filmmaker Shahram Mokri, is set to open on May 8 at Laemmle Glendale. The film features Babak Karimi and Hasti Mohammai, focusing on the life of a director shooting a remake of a classic Iranian film in Tadjikistan, amid complications involving real firearms. The narrative intertwines with the life of a woman, Sara, who uncovers a conspiracy linked to her recent car accident. The film will also screen in Philadelphia and Chicago, with future dates planned in Los Angeles.
Abramorama will debut the documentary Louder Than Guns in NYC. Co-executive produced by Ketch Secor, a Grammy-winning member of Old Crow Medicine Show, and David Greene, the film aims to foster dialogue around gun violence and safety in America. The impetus for the project stems from the tragic shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville in 2023, which resulted in six fatalities.
A special screening will take place at the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville on May 11, featuring a conversation with Secor, Katy Dieckhaus, mother of a Covenant student, and Clay Stauffer, senior minister at Woodmont Christian Church, moderated by Blake Farmer of Nashville Public Radio’s This is Nashville.
