Unusually for its programming, this Cinema Obscura evening screened the one documentary: Gimme Shelter (1970), directed by Albert and David Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin, which chronicled the Rolling Stones' 1969 U.S. tour and the Altamont Free Concert where a fan was tragically killed.

Cinema Obscura was a series of regular cinematic events, curated by Cross St Studios member Sean Monro and hosted in the gallery space. Each event paired a short film with a feature-length film, aimed at showcasing a range of cinematic expressions and supporting emerging local filmmakers. These screenings were always free and open to the public.