Librarians unite to combat book banning, defending intellectual freedom on democracy's frontlines amid unprecedented censorship in Texas, Florida, and beyond.

“To Catch a Predator” was a popular television show designed to hunt down child predators and lure them to a film set, where they would be interviewed and eventually arrested. An exploration of the scintillating rise and staggering fall of the show and the world it helped create.

A young addict living on the streets of London is given a shot at redemption, but his road to recovery soon curdles into a strange odyssey from which he may never escape.

Valentín, a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina, a window dresser convicted of public indecency. The two form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite silver screen diva, Ingrid Luna.

Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his wife. Yet what he doesn’t know is that their new son is the son of the devil. Experience The Omen on the big screen during this special FREE presentation. This "Oh, the Horror!" event is sponsored by Friends of the Library, courtesy of the Springfield Greene County Library.

Conducting clandestine experiments within the morgue at Miskatonic University, scientist Herbert West reveals to a fellow graduate student his groundbreaking work concerning the re-animation of fresh corpses. MONDO MOXIE is a monthly showcase of fringe, underrated, and weirdo cinema. Tickets are $8/Free for Members. * Audience members wearing Halloween costumes will receive a free small popcorn and entry into a drawing for Moxie prizes!*

A wild journey into the origins of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the biggest cult film of all time, its impact on popular culture and socio-political resonance to this day. One-Night-Only screening.

Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai marries for money with tragic results. A man stranded in a blizzard is saved by Yuki the Snow Maiden, but his rescue comes at a cost. Blind musician Hoichi is forced to perform for an audience of ghosts. An author relates the story of a samurai who sees another warrior's reflection in his teacup. The Japanese New Wave series is Free for Moxie Members.

National Theatre Live: The best of British theatre on a cinema screen near you. Andrew Scott brings multiple characters to life in Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, filmed live in West End, London. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions. On Stage @ Moxie Cinema is a series showcasing world class performances from stages across the globe. Tickets: $20/adults & $15/members.

In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind. The Big Screen Classics series is Free for Moxie Members.

After 39 years together, Ben and George finally tie the knot, but George loses his job as a result, and the newlyweds must sell their New York apartment and live apart, relying on friends and family to make ends meet. This free screening is courtesy of The Glo Center. There will be a brief lead-in discussion before the movie starts.

Although Mary has little income, she still finds ways to spend her nights at clubs. After being arrested for throwing an illegal rave, she asks her aunt Judy for bail money. Judy then finds Mary a job at her library so that Mary can repay her. Initially, Mary finds the job as a clerk boring and stifling, and prefers to get to know a street food vendor whom she likes. However, Mary must refocus her life once she loses her job and apartment.

Journalist Shiori Ito embarks on a courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Her quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country's outdated judicial and societal systems. Join us at Moxie Cinema for a special screening of Black Box Diaries (2024) at Moxie Cinema, followed by a discussion with journalist and filmmaker Shiori Ito. Presented in partnership with Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, History Department, Department of Communication, Media, Journalism and Film, Department of Languages, Cultures and Religions, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Gerontology in Missouri State University.