“As we finds ourselves awash in awards-contender conversations, one film that’s been mostly ignored is You Were Never Really Here, the intense, gritty, powerful new drama from Lynne Ramsay (We Need to Talk About Kevin, Ratcatcher). When I saw this back in February of 2018, I was completely knocked out by not only the stunning performance turned in by Joaquin Phoenix—playing a hammer-wielding veteran with debilitating PTSD and a knack for tracking down kidnapped girls—but also the impeccable craft and artistry from Ramsay on her fourth feature. It was one of those films that, despite much critical acclaim, and having every reason to receive multiple nominations (especially for directing), pretty much came and went at the cinemas without much fanfare. I’m bringing it back in Programmers’ Picks with the hope that more people have the opportunity to be absolutely floored by the power of this incredible film.” — Andrew Jupin, Senior Programmer

A traumatized veteran (Joaquin Phoenix), unafraid of violence and suffering from severe PTSD, finds and rescues missing girls for a living. When a routine job spins wildly out of control, Joe’s nightmares overtake him as an uncovered conspiracy leads him down a dark and violent path to what may be a death trip—or a spiritual awakening.