"The Penguin Lessons" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 50 minutes) - Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down. Final showtime Thursday, May 1 at 2 p.m.

"From Ground Zero" - (NR; 1 hour, 52 minutes – in Arabic with English Subtitles) - Free rental screening - Presented by the Maine Palestine Film Festival (MPFF). From Executive Producer Michael Moore and Palestine's Official Submission for the 2025 Academy Awards, “From Ground Zero” is a collection of revealing stories from 22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war, who capture their lives in Gaza amidst war. Using a blend of animation, documentary, and fiction, they create a powerful testament to the steadfastness of the human spirit. Following the screening, there will be a community conversation reflecting on the film. Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. (This is a rental event - the views and opinions expressed in the presentation are solely those of the renter and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Lincoln Theater).

"Bob Trevino Likes It" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 45 minutes) - Inspired by the true friendship that writer/director Tracie Laymon found with a stranger when looking for her father online. Often playing the role of caretaker to people like her father who should be caring for her, Lily Trevino longs for a familial connection, having been abandoned by her mother as a child and then suddenly by her father in her twenties.

Bob Trevino works long hours alone at a construction company to support his wife Jeanie's scrapbooking habit. The couple has endured a lot in the past decade, and Bob has sought to put his wife first, to the point of ignoring his own feelings and need for friendship, meaning, and connection--that is, until he gets an unexpected Facebook message from a stranger. Lily and Bob's blossoming friendship becomes a vital source of connection and healing in both their lives. Stars Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo. Playing Friday, May 2 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 3 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, May 4 at 12:30 and 5 p.m.; and Wed May 7 at 2 p.m. 

 Dawn of Impressionism - Paris 1874" - (1 hour, 30 minutes) -  Exhibition On Screen - The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence,” broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever. The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. See the show that changed everything on the big screen. Playing Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, May 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 adult, $13 LT members, and $5 youth (18 and under).

Coming soon:  "North By Northwest" (1959); Screening during the Full Speed Ahead Train Film Festival: "The Friend" - May 9; "The Harvey Girls" (1946) - May 10; 2025 Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Tour - May 15.

Tickets are available in advance through the theater’s online box office at www.LincolnTheater.org. Any remaining tickets are available at the door beginning 30 minutes before showtime. Movie tickets are $10 adult and $7 members and youth 18 and under. Special event ticket prices vary. Wednesday matinee screenings contain Open Captions unless otherwise specified. The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater St. in downtown Damariscotta. Curtain going up!