Full Frame Documentary Film Festival takes place in Durham from April 3 to 6 p.m. In addition to the ticketed screenings, Full Frame is presenting four FREE screenings. Two of the free screenings require tickets, and two do not.

The Apollo
Thursday, April 3, 2025
10:30 a.m.
Carolina Theatre: Fletcher Hall
309 W Morgan Street, Durham, NC
Free, but ticket is required
THE APOLLO chronicles the legacy of New York City’s landmark Apollo Theater, covering the rich history of the storied performance space over its 85 years. What began as a refuge for marginalized artists emerged as a hallowed hall of Black excellence and empowerment. In the film, Williams reflects on the struggle of Black lives in America, the role that art plays in that struggle, and the part the Apollo Theater continues to play in the cultural conversation.
Apollo 11
Friday, April 4, 2025
8:30 p.m.
Durham Central Park
501 Foster Street, Durham, NC
Free
From director Todd Douglas Miller comes a cinematic event fifty years in the making. Crafted from a newly discovered trove of 70mm footage, and more than 11,000 hours of uncatalogued audio recordings, APOLLO 11 takes us straight to the heart of NASA’s most celebrated mission—the one that first put men on the moon and forever made Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin into household names.
Won’t You Be My Neighbor
Saturday, April 5, 2025
8:30 p.m.
Durham Central Park
501 Foster Street, Durham, NC
Free
Fred Rogers transformed children’s television with Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Rogers was an ordained Presbyterian minister who believed that love was the pathway to personal growth and development. With his groundbreaking show, he provided a space for intimate and straightforward exchange. In his gentle discussions with young guests, listening became a revolutionary act; he acknowledged the fears, worries, and hardships of growing up.
Sally
Sunday, April 6, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Carolina Theatre: Fletcher Hall
309 W Morgan Street, Durham, NC
Free, but ticket is required
Sally Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space, but beneath her unflappable composure was a secret. Sally’s life partner, Tam O’Shaughnessy, reveals their hidden romance and the sacrifices that accompanied their 27 years together.
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