Documentary Week announced at The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center in Sewickley

The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center in Sewickley announced the lineup for its inaugural Documentary Week, Sept. 1-14.

Nine films, curated to suit a wide range of interests, will be offered on various days and times.

The week also features virtual talkbacks with directors, expert speakers and other special events including select screenings.

Here is the schedule so far:

• “Join or Die” by directors Pete and Rebecca Davis will screen Sept. 1, 3, 5, 8, 10 and 12.

It explores the changing fabric of American democracy through the lens of social scientist Robert Putnam, who sounded the alarm on the dire consequences of nationwide individualistic trends and growing isolation.

Pete Davis will join virtually after the 1:30 p.m. screening Sept. 12.

• “King Coal” by director Elaine McMillion Sheldon will screen Sept. 1, 2, 5, 6, 10 and 14.

The work captures traditional coal-focused community events such as the annual Bituminous Coal Queen pageant in Carmichaels, Greene County, and explores how the coal industry permeates the culture of Appalachia.

Sheldon will join in virtually after the 2:50 p.m. screening Sept. 6.

• “Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World” by directors Catherine Bainbridge and Alfonso Maiorana will screen Sept. 3, 4, 6, 9, and 13.

It showcases the role of Native Americans in contemporary music history, revealing how indigenous musicians helped shape the soundtracks of lives through and through their contributions, influenced popular culture.

Information about a virtual session with the directors was not available at press time.

• “Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie” by director Andrea Blaugrund Nevins will screen Sept. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 12.

The documentary looks back on the past 60 years of this foot-high icon, featuring unprecedented access to the inner workings of the toy giant Mattel during Barbie’s most recent reinvention and examining her popularity and impact on women and culture.

Nevins will join virtually after the 5:15 p.m. screening Sept. 1.

• “Behind the Stage Door” by director Brian Stork will screen Sept. 2, 7, 9, 11 and 12.

In part adapted from Sewickley resident and concert promoter Rich Engler’s book of the same name, the film covers his early days playing drums in his band The Grains of Sand to becoming one of the top grossing concert promoters in the nation.

Engler will be at the theater after the 4 p.m. screening Sept. 11.

• “Live the Stream: The Story of Joe Humphreys” by directors Lucas and Meigan Bell will screen Sept. 4, 6, 9, and 13.

It tells the story about fisherman and family man Joe Humphreys. He traveled the world representing the United States in fly fishing competitions, guided presidents and celebrities, held a state record, hosted an ESPN show and was inducted into the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame. He was also an instructor of Penn State’s angling program among other accomplishments.

Information about a virtual session with the directors was not available at press time.

• “Venice: Infinitely Avant-Garde” by director Michele Mally will screen Sept. 1, 7, 8, 11 and 12.

This tour of the city takes in masterpieces by Tiepolo, Canaletto, Rosalba Carriera and the intellectuals who fell in love with Venice — from Canova to Goethe, Byron to Walter Scott, down to the great Hollywood stars drawn to its yearly film festival.

Information about a virtual session with the directors was not available at press time.

• “Every Body” by director Julie Cohen will screen Sept. 2, 5 and 10.

The film tells the stories of three people who have moved from childhoods marked by shame, secrecy, and non-consensual surgeries to thriving adulthoods after each decided to set aside medical advice to keep their bodies a secret and instead came out as their authentic selves.

• “Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf” by director Thomas Piper will screen Sept. 4, 8 and 13.

The documentary immerses viewers in designer and plantsman Piet Oudolf’s work and takes them inside his creative process, from his beautifully abstract sketches to theories on beauty, to the ecological implications of his ideas.

It also follows Oudolf as he designs and installs a major new garden at Hauser & Wirth Somerset and other things.

Information about a virtual session with the directors was not available at press time.

More details including showtimes and tickets are available on the theater’s website, thelindsaytheater.org.