Stephanie Beatriz

The minds behind Moana, Frozen, and Zootopia and the creator of Hamilton join forces to take movie fans to Colombia and discover Encanto, a charmed place surrounded by otherworldly magic. The soundtrack is filled with rich cultural inspiration.

The Madrigals live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal, every child except one--Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional...

Set in Washington Heights, Manhattan, the heart of the story revolves around Usnavi, an amiable bodega owner with big dreams. He diligently saves his earnings while longing for a better life. The community is a colorful mix of characters, including Nina, Usnavi's childhood friend who returns from college with surprising news. The neighborhood's tight-knit nature becomes apparent as the residents experience the essence of being at home. Amid the dreams...

Short Term 12 is told through the eyes of Grace (Brie Larson), a twenty-something supervisor at a foster care facility for at-risk teenagers. Passionate and tough, Grace is a formidable caretaker, committed to the kids in her charge – and in love with her long-term boyfriend and co-worker, Mason (John Gallagher Jr.). While the subject matter is complex, this lovingly realized film finds truth and humor in unexpected places.