A disabled Marine whose first film focuses on a wheelchair rugby team for veterans.

A two-time Oscar winner. A Broadway legend.

The maker of a film about a Cesar Chavez ally, just as the late labor leader’s legacy crumbles amid allegations of rape.

The Annapolis Film Festival will screen more than 70 films starting Thursday. But the four-day event’s real attraction may be the coffee talks, Q&A sessions and panel discussions surrounding the movies.

None may be more compelling than “Sum Function,” a film by veteran Noah Currier. His look at the nation’s only all-veteran wheelchair rugby team gets a world premiere at 11:45 a.m. Saturday at Maryland Hall.

“They are brought together through wheelchair rugby. It’s helped them feel victorious again,” said Lee Anderson, co-founder of the festival.

The audience is expected to include former Defense Secretary James Mattis, members of Congress, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, retired generals and all 15 members of the rugby team, Anderson said.

Neither Paul Rudd nor Nick Jonas will be in Annapolis on Thursday to discuss their film “Power Ballad.” The opening-night showcase at Maryland Hall is the story of an aging Irish wedding singer whose song is stolen by a faded boy-band singer.

But director Ben Proudfoot will be there at 5 p.m. Saturday. He’s a repeat Oscar winner for short films, and his latest, “The Eyes of Ghana,” was executive-produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.

It is the story of a filmmaker losing his sight who races to save his movies.

So will David Alvarado, director of “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez.” The documentary focuses on the work of Valdez, a Chicago filmmaker who emerged from Chavez’s labor movement.

Anderson said Alvardo expects to field questions about new accusations of widespread sexual abuse by women who worked with Chavez. That session is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Asbury United Methodist Church.

Directors Edd Benda and Stephen Helstad will discuss their film “Chili Finger,” starring Judy Greer, Sean Astin, Bryan Cranston and John Goodman.

Greer plays a woman who discovers a finger in a fast-food bowl of chili and sees a chance to change her life. The discussion starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Maryland Hall.

And Tovah Feldshuh, whose recent credits include the Netflix series “Nobody Wants This,” will be at St. John’s College at 8:30 a.m. Sunday to discuss David Serero’s documentary about her 50-year Broadway career, “Tovah.”

The closing talk is by director NB Mager at 3 p.m. Sunday at Maryland Hall. He’ll talk about “Run Amok,” a film about a school shooting survivor who decides to stage a musical reenactment of the event on its 10th anniversary.

Opening Night tickets are $50 and include an after-party at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Festival passes are $200 to $350. Individual tickets for screenings and talks are $20.

Here are some other great things to do in the coming week.

Music behind the wall

7 p.m. Friday

The Naval Academy Glee Club continues its spring tour with a home concert at the academy chapel.

The performance by the combined men’s and women’s choirs is part of the 250th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence in July.

The war with Iran has heightened security restrictions at the academy, limiting general public access to walk-ons through the visitors center. Anyone attending the performance without a military ID must have an invitation.

The midshipmen will sing sea shanties, Broadway favorites, patriotic music and classical arrangements. General admission is $20.

Timely review

8 p.m. Saturday

Classic Theatre of Maryland is in the final weekend of its musical revue, “Dancing through the Decades.”

Music and dance that defined America from the 1920s to the 1980s are featured in the production.

The show closes with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets are $61-$89.

Spring sippers

1:30 p.m. Sunday

One of the nicest spring patios in Annapolis is at Great Frogs Winery, set amid a blooming 15-acre vineyard.

Acoustic guitarist Michael Miller sings classic rock and folk, with a little country mixed into his afternoon performance.

No cover, with wine priced by glass or bottle.

Spring arts

10 a.m. Monday

The Annapolis Arts Alliance opens its spring member show at the Busch Annapolis Library.

“Colors of Spring” features two-dimensional works submitted by members. It runs through May 1.

Admission is free.

Weeknight music

7 p.m. Tuesday

Singer-songwriter Madisun Baily performs at The Admiral’s Cup.

No cover.

Still more movies

7:15 p.m. Wednesday

If you haven’t had your fill of films, the Wild and Scenic Film Festival comes to Maryland Hall.

The touring collection of eight short films features stories about conservation and conservationists. The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay sponsors the Annapolis stop, now in its eighth year.

Admission is $5, with a home screening pass available for for $5.