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A FORCE OF NATURE + CONVERSATION WITH ELLEN RATNER
Ellen Ratner defies easy description— a fierce advocate of liberal ideals, she doesn’t shy away from bi-partisan engagement in her journalism for Talk Radio News Service and Fox News. Oscar-winning director Barbara Kopple follows Ratner on assignment, from her home base in Washington, … More… -
AN EVENING WITH ELLIOTT ERWITT
Co-presented by the International Center of Photography. Elliott Erwitt belongs to the photography pantheon, known for his portraits (Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Kennedy) and witty depictions of everyday life. He was recently honored with a retrospective at the International Center of Photography. … More… -
BALLYMUN LULLABY
US PREMIERE The Ballymun housing estate in Dublin, Ireland has a reputation for failure. Six of its seven high-rise towers have been demolished. Yet music teacher Ron Cooney never gave up on the area’s youth. He enlists a composer to create a world-class collection of music for students … More… -
BLAZING THE TRAIL: THE O'KALEMS IN IRELAND
Blazing the Trail reveals the legacy of New York’s silent movie pioneer The Kalem Film Company, toplined by the creative combo of director Sidney Olcott and actress Gene Gauntier. In 1910, they traveled to Ireland to produce the country’s first feature film, The Lad from Old Ireland, … More… -
BRINGING KING TO CHINA
After a long career covering wars for ABC News, director Kevin McKiernan (Good Kurds, Bad Kurds) turns the camera on his grown daughter Cáitrín as she attempts to produce a play about Martin Luther King, Jr. in China. Her quest to build a bridge between countries threatens to fall apart … More… -
BROOKLYN BOHEME
Nelson George explores the fertile ground of Fort Greene, Brooklyn that gave rise to an African-American arts movement in the late 20th century as vibrant as the Harlem Renaissance. An insider in the scene himself, as a distinguished writer (Hip Hop America) and filmmaker (Good Hair), George teams … More… -
CALVET
US PREMIERE The French painter Jean Marc Calvet recounts his incredible life story as a former Cannes bodyguard who abandoned his family, robbed a Miami mobster, hid out in Central America and overcame addictions by teaching himself how to paint at age 38. That was seven years ago. Now his … More… -
CHARLOTTE RAMPLING: THE LOOK
Legendary actress Charlotte Rampling reflects on her career through conversations with artist friends and collaborators, including writer Paul Auster, photographer Peter Lindbergh, and poet Frederick Seidel. Intercut with footage from Rampling’s famous and infamous roles in films such as … More… -
FAMBUL TOK
In post-war Sierra Leone, the international community spent millions on a questionable justice system. But an alternative approach emerged at a grassroots level known as “fambul tok” (literally, “family talk”). Reviving an ancient tradition around campfires, villagers bring together … More… -
FLAT DADDY
WORLD PREMIERE By turning a bizarre motif into a poignant narrative, Flat Daddy gives a jolt of new energy to the wartime documentary. As American soldiers get shipped abroad, their families fill the void with life-size cardboard photos known as “Flat Daddies” or “Heroes on a Stick.” … More… -
GIRL WITH BLACK BALLOONS
US PREMIERE Inside the legendary (and soon to be transformed) Chelsea Hotel, first-time director Corinne van der Borch discovers Bettina, a resident since the 1960s, once a mysterious beauty and now a recluse. Filmed over two years, Bettina lets down her guard and reveals a treasure trove … More… -
I'M CAROLYN PARKER: THE GOOD, THE MAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Beyond his classic fiction films, Jonathan Demme has made his mark as a documentarian in such portraits as The Agronomist and Jimmy Carter Man From Plains. A few months after Hurricane Katrina, Demme began filming Carolyn Parker, a resident of the devastated Lower Ninth Ward who was among … More… -
INGRID BETANCOURT - SIX YEARS IN THE JUNGLE
US PREMIERE For six years, Colombian guerrillas held Ingrid Betancourt as a hostage in the jungle while supporters around the world campaigned for her release. Director Angus MacQueen gains remarkable access to Betancourt to uncover the mystery of what she endured during those years. The … More… -
I WANT MY NAME BACK
WORLD PREMIERE Whatever happened to The Sugarhill Gang? After scoring a mega-hit with “Rapper’s Delight,” the band’s creative leaders Master Gee and Wonder Mike became the victims of nightmare contracts. They lost their income and even their names. Twenty-five years later, they set … More… -
JEALOUS OF THE BIRDS
Some 15,000 Holocaust survivors remained in Germany after WWII. How could they stay? Filmmaker Jordan Bahat seeks to understand, starting with his own grandparents. In interviews with survivors, their children, and other Germans, Bahat explores what it means for victims to live among perpetrators. The … More… -
KUMARÉ
In a hilarious Borat-style experiment, director Vikram Gandhi poses as a guru, complete with a team of young, lithe female assistants, to make a point about blind faith. But the line between what’s fake and what’s real gets blurry when he attracts loyal followers hanging on his every … More… -
LEMON
Three-time felon. One-time Tony award winner. Lemon Andersen is a pioneering poet whose words speak for a generation. But Lemon has landed back in the 'hood, living in the projects with thirteen family members and desperate for a way out. So he turns to the only thing he has left, his pen and … More… -
MOTHERS OF BEDFORD
Mothering can be difficult at the best of times, but imagine trying to raise your children from jail. Filming in and out of prison over five years, director Jenifer McShane follows five mothers incarcerated at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in NY State as they work to “parent” … More… -
MY FATHER EVGENI
US PREMIERE Andrei Zagdansky and his father Evgeni both lived a life in cinema, working for the Kiev Popular Science Film Studio. In 1992, when Andrei left the Ukraine for America, they communicated by letters, sharing impressions between two continents. Drawing upon that correspondence and beguiling … More… -
PAGE ONE: INSIDE THE NEW YORK TIMES
Director Andrew Rossi gained unprecedented access to The New York Times, focusing on its team of reporters who cover the media business. Two stand-out characters in the film are David Carr, a witty columnist who overcame crack addiction, and Brian Stelter, a young reporter steeped in the … More… -
PERDIDA
In the history of Mexican cinema, the Calderón family is known for building grand movie palaces and producing outrageous genre films disdained by critics yet loved by the masses. Filmmaker Viviana García Besné investigates their legacy from the inside as the grandniece of mogul José Luis … More… -
PROJECT NIM
Following his Oscar-winning Man on Wire, director James Marsh turns to another iconographic story rooted in 1970s New York. “Nim Chimpsky” was the chimpanzee subject of a Columbia University experiment led by psychologist Herbert Terrace that sought to discover how much chimps and humans … More… -
SCENES OF A CRIME
Calling to mind Paradise Lost in its quest to re-open a murder conviction, Scenes of a Crime looks at the high-profile case of a child’s death in upstate New York. The filmmakers uncover troubling video footage from a 10-hour police interrogation that led to a disputed confession. Winner … More… -
SHORTS: DOC NYU & DOC NYC
New York University is internationally renowned for its film programs. Discover the next generation of documentary talent in this showcase of standout films by current students in the Kanbar Institute of Film & Television at NYU. Shorts section is co-presented by SnagFilms. -
SHORTS: LATIN AMERICAN VISIONS
These three shorts from the southern hemisphere tell stories with ecological themes. Ciénaga (13 min, in Spanish; Sebastian Pinzón) looks at a community of fisherman struggling to recover from the legacy of a massacre and environmental damage. Between the Harvest (29 min, in Spanish; Scott … More… -
SHORTS: THE POWER OF IMAGES
A wide range of image making is celebrated in these six shorts. Kodachrome 2010 (9 min, Xander Robin) looks at the disappearance of the photographic film stock that flourished for 75 years. Grandpa Looked Like William Powell (5 min, David B. Levy) explores the mysteries of an autograph book. The … More… -
SHORTS: VIEWS ON JAPAN
Two shorts transport us to Japan. Minka (16 min, Davina Pardo) reflects on the relationship between Associated Press correspondent John Roderick and his adopted son Yoshihiro Takishita. The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom (40 min, in Japanese; Lucy Walker) examines the country in the wake … More… -
THE GREATER GOOD
As the number of routine—and sometimes required—vaccinations greatly increases, so do fears about the unintended consequences. The Greater Good gives a thoughtful analysis to this controversy, weaving together personal stories, in-depth reporting and lively graphics in a style reminiscent … More… -
THIS SPACE AVAILABLE
WORLD PREMIERE Billboards and commercial messages dominate the public space like never before. Can we reverse this visual pollution? This Space Available looks at diverse activists from the worlds of advertising, street art, and politics. Influenced by the writing of Marc Gobé (Emotional Branding), … More… -
UNDEFEATED
Like a real-life Friday Night Lights, this emotional film paints an enthralling portrait, whether or not you care about football. Volunteer coach Bill Courtney takes over a beleaguered high school program in urban Memphis where players are more likely to go to jail than to college. Filmmaker … More… -
UNRAVELED
Co-presented by Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLP. When it comes to Wall Street corruption, the worst criminals rarely grant interviews. But Unraveled marks an exception. Prominent attorney Marc Dreier committed fraud on a scale that made him second only to Bernie Madoff. While confined … More…
Ten films celebrating distinct directorial visions and topics from around the world. In competition for Viewfinders jury prize and SundanceNOW audience award.
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BRINGING KING TO CHINA
After a long career covering wars for ABC News, director Kevin McKiernan (Good Kurds, Bad Kurds) turns the camera on his grown daughter Cáitrín as she attempts to produce a play about Martin Luther King, Jr. in China. Her quest to build a bridge between countries threatens to fall apart … More…Showtimes
- 9:30 PM, Thu. Nov. 3, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 11:15 AM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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CALVET
US PREMIERE The French painter Jean Marc Calvet recounts his incredible life story as a former Cannes bodyguard who abandoned his family, robbed a Miami mobster, hid out in Central America and overcame addictions by teaching himself how to paint at age 38. That was seven years ago. Now his … More…Showtimes
- 4:30 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 1:45 PM, Mon. Nov. 7, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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FAMBUL TOK
In post-war Sierra Leone, the international community spent millions on a questionable justice system. But an alternative approach emerged at a grassroots level known as “fambul tok” (literally, “family talk”). Reviving an ancient tradition around campfires, villagers bring together … More…Showtimes
- 1:45 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 11:30 AM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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FLAT DADDY
WORLD PREMIERE By turning a bizarre motif into a poignant narrative, Flat Daddy gives a jolt of new energy to the wartime documentary. As American soldiers get shipped abroad, their families fill the void with life-size cardboard photos known as “Flat Daddies” or “Heroes on a Stick.” … More…Showtimes
- 4:00 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 1:30 PM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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INGRID BETANCOURT - SIX YEARS IN THE JUNGLE
US PREMIERE For six years, Colombian guerrillas held Ingrid Betancourt as a hostage in the jungle while supporters around the world campaigned for her release. Director Angus MacQueen gains remarkable access to Betancourt to uncover the mystery of what she endured during those years. The … More…Showtimes
- 9:15 PM, Thu. Nov. 3, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 1:15 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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KUMARÉ
In a hilarious Borat-style experiment, director Vikram Gandhi poses as a guru, complete with a team of young, lithe female assistants, to make a point about blind faith. But the line between what’s fake and what’s real gets blurry when he attracts loyal followers hanging on his every … More…Showtimes
- 9:30 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 11:30 AM, Mon. Nov. 7, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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LEMON
Three-time felon. One-time Tony award winner. Lemon Andersen is a pioneering poet whose words speak for a generation. But Lemon has landed back in the 'hood, living in the projects with thirteen family members and desperate for a way out. So he turns to the only thing he has left, his pen and … More…Showtimes
- 8:45 PM, Tue. Apr. 10, 2012 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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SCENES OF A CRIME
Calling to mind Paradise Lost in its quest to re-open a murder conviction, Scenes of a Crime looks at the high-profile case of a child’s death in upstate New York. The filmmakers uncover troubling video footage from a 10-hour police interrogation that led to a disputed confession. Winner … More…Showtimes
- 9:30 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 11:45 AM, Mon. Nov. 7, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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THE GREATER GOOD
As the number of routine—and sometimes required—vaccinations greatly increases, so do fears about the unintended consequences. The Greater Good gives a thoughtful analysis to this controversy, weaving together personal stories, in-depth reporting and lively graphics in a style reminiscent … More…Showtimes
- 6:45 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - Buy Tickets
- 1:30 PM, Mon. Nov. 7, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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UNDEFEATED
Like a real-life Friday Night Lights, this emotional film paints an enthralling portrait, whether or not you care about football. Volunteer coach Bill Courtney takes over a beleaguered high school program in urban Memphis where players are more likely to go to jail than to college. Filmmaker … More…Showtimes
- 6:30 PM, Mon. Nov. 7, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 3:45 PM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
Unique opportunities to encounter acclaimed and emerging documentarians.
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A FORCE OF NATURE + CONVERSATION WITH ELLEN RATNER
Ellen Ratner defies easy description— a fierce advocate of liberal ideals, she doesn’t shy away from bi-partisan engagement in her journalism for Talk Radio News Service and Fox News. Oscar-winning director Barbara Kopple follows Ratner on assignment, from her home base in Washington, … More…Showtimes
- 8:45 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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AN EVENING WITH ELLIOTT ERWITT
Co-presented by the International Center of Photography. Elliott Erwitt belongs to the photography pantheon, known for his portraits (Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Kennedy) and witty depictions of everyday life. He was recently honored with a retrospective at the International Center of Photography. … More…Showtimes
- 7:00 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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CHARLOTTE RAMPLING: THE LOOK
Legendary actress Charlotte Rampling reflects on her career through conversations with artist friends and collaborators, including writer Paul Auster, photographer Peter Lindbergh, and poet Frederick Seidel. Intercut with footage from Rampling’s famous and infamous roles in films such as … More…Showtimes
- 7:00 PM, Thu. Nov. 3, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
Short List brings together ten of the year’s strongest docs to check off your list before awards season
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PAGE ONE: INSIDE THE NEW YORK TIMES
Director Andrew Rossi gained unprecedented access to The New York Times, focusing on its team of reporters who cover the media business. Two stand-out characters in the film are David Carr, a witty columnist who overcame crack addiction, and Brian Stelter, a young reporter steeped in the … More…Showtimes
- 6:30 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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PROJECT NIM
Following his Oscar-winning Man on Wire, director James Marsh turns to another iconographic story rooted in 1970s New York. “Nim Chimpsky” was the chimpanzee subject of a Columbia University experiment led by psychologist Herbert Terrace that sought to discover how much chimps and humans … More…Showtimes
- 9:30 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
Traveling the world through documentary.
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BALLYMUN LULLABY
US PREMIERE The Ballymun housing estate in Dublin, Ireland has a reputation for failure. Six of its seven high-rise towers have been demolished. Yet music teacher Ron Cooney never gave up on the area’s youth. He enlists a composer to create a world-class collection of music for students … More…Showtimes
- 9:15 PM, Mon. Nov. 7, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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JEALOUS OF THE BIRDS
Some 15,000 Holocaust survivors remained in Germany after WWII. How could they stay? Filmmaker Jordan Bahat seeks to understand, starting with his own grandparents. In interviews with survivors, their children, and other Germans, Bahat explores what it means for victims to live among perpetrators. The … More…Showtimes
- 4:15 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 12:45 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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MY FATHER EVGENI
US PREMIERE Andrei Zagdansky and his father Evgeni both lived a life in cinema, working for the Kiev Popular Science Film Studio. In 1992, when Andrei left the Ukraine for America, they communicated by letters, sharing impressions between two continents. Drawing upon that correspondence and beguiling … More…Showtimes
- 9:15 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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PERDIDA
In the history of Mexican cinema, the Calderón family is known for building grand movie palaces and producing outrageous genre films disdained by critics yet loved by the masses. Filmmaker Viviana García Besné investigates their legacy from the inside as the grandniece of mogul José Luis … More…Showtimes
- 6:30 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
Big stories in short form. In competition for jury prize.
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SHORTS: DOC NYU & DOC NYC
New York University is internationally renowned for its film programs. Discover the next generation of documentary talent in this showcase of standout films by current students in the Kanbar Institute of Film & Television at NYU. Shorts section is co-presented by SnagFilms.Showtimes
- 4:00 PM, Thu. Nov. 3, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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SHORTS: LATIN AMERICAN VISIONS
These three shorts from the southern hemisphere tell stories with ecological themes. Ciénaga (13 min, in Spanish; Sebastian Pinzón) looks at a community of fisherman struggling to recover from the legacy of a massacre and environmental damage. Between the Harvest (29 min, in Spanish; Scott … More…Showtimes
- 7:15 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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SHORTS: THE POWER OF IMAGES
A wide range of image making is celebrated in these six shorts. Kodachrome 2010 (9 min, Xander Robin) looks at the disappearance of the photographic film stock that flourished for 75 years. Grandpa Looked Like William Powell (5 min, David B. Levy) explores the mysteries of an autograph book. The … More…Showtimes
- 9:00 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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SHORTS: VIEWS ON JAPAN
Two shorts transport us to Japan. Minka (16 min, Davina Pardo) reflects on the relationship between Associated Press correspondent John Roderick and his adopted son Yoshihiro Takishita. The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom (40 min, in Japanese; Lucy Walker) examines the country in the wake … More…Showtimes
- 8:30 PM, Mon. Nov. 7, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
High-profile films, presented with special guests.
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A FORCE OF NATURE + CONVERSATION WITH ELLEN RATNER
Ellen Ratner defies easy description— a fierce advocate of liberal ideals, she doesn’t shy away from bi-partisan engagement in her journalism for Talk Radio News Service and Fox News. Oscar-winning director Barbara Kopple follows Ratner on assignment, from her home base in Washington, … More…Showtimes
- 8:45 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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LEMON
CENTERPIECE GALA Introduced by Russell Simmons US PREMIERE Three-time felon, one-time Tony Award winner, Lemon Andersen is an acclaimed poet who broke out on Broadway in Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam. But Lemon has landed back in the projects, living with thirteen family members and … More…Showtimes
- 6:30 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - Buy Tickets
- 2:00 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 8:45 PM, Tue. Apr. 10, 2012 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
Seven films highlighting diverse New York stories. In competition for Metropolis jury prize and SundanceNOW audience award.
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A FORCE OF NATURE + CONVERSATION WITH ELLEN RATNER
Ellen Ratner defies easy description— a fierce advocate of liberal ideals, she doesn’t shy away from bi-partisan engagement in her journalism for Talk Radio News Service and Fox News. Oscar-winning director Barbara Kopple follows Ratner on assignment, from her home base in Washington, … More…Showtimes
- 8:45 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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BLAZING THE TRAIL: THE O'KALEMS IN IRELAND
Blazing the Trail reveals the legacy of New York’s silent movie pioneer The Kalem Film Company, toplined by the creative combo of director Sidney Olcott and actress Gene Gauntier. In 1910, they traveled to Ireland to produce the country’s first feature film, The Lad from Old Ireland, … More…Showtimes
- 6:20 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 11:00 AM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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GIRL WITH BLACK BALLOONS
US PREMIERE Inside the legendary (and soon to be transformed) Chelsea Hotel, first-time director Corinne van der Borch discovers Bettina, a resident since the 1960s, once a mysterious beauty and now a recluse. Filmed over two years, Bettina lets down her guard and reveals a treasure trove … More…Showtimes
- 7:30 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - Buy Tickets
- 3:45 PM, Mon. Nov. 7, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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I WANT MY NAME BACK
WORLD PREMIERE Whatever happened to The Sugarhill Gang? After scoring a mega-hit with “Rapper’s Delight,” the band’s creative leaders Master Gee and Wonder Mike became the victims of nightmare contracts. They lost their income and even their names. Twenty-five years later, they set … More…Showtimes
- 9:30 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - Buy Tickets
- 3:30 PM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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LEMON
CENTERPIECE GALA Introduced by Russell Simmons US PREMIERE Three-time felon, one-time Tony Award winner, Lemon Andersen is an acclaimed poet who broke out on Broadway in Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam. But Lemon has landed back in the projects, living with thirteen family members and … More…Showtimes
- 6:30 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - Buy Tickets
- 2:00 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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THIS SPACE AVAILABLE
WORLD PREMIERE Billboards and commercial messages dominate the public space like never before. Can we reverse this visual pollution? This Space Available looks at diverse activists from the worlds of advertising, street art, and politics. Influenced by the writing of Marc Gobé (Emotional Branding), … More…Showtimes
- 7:00 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 1:15 PM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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UNRAVELED
Co-presented by Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLP. When it comes to Wall Street corruption, the worst criminals rarely grant interviews. But Unraveled marks an exception. Prominent attorney Marc Dreier committed fraud on a scale that made him second only to Bernie Madoff. While confined … More…Showtimes
- 4:00 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - Buy Tickets
- 12:00 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
Eye-opening stories from around the country.
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BROOKLYN BOHEME
Nelson George explores the fertile ground of Fort Greene, Brooklyn that gave rise to an African-American arts movement in the late 20th century as vibrant as the Harlem Renaissance. An insider in the scene himself, as a distinguished writer (Hip Hop America) and filmmaker (Good Hair), George teams … More…Showtimes
- 9:30 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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I'M CAROLYN PARKER: THE GOOD, THE MAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Beyond his classic fiction films, Jonathan Demme has made his mark as a documentarian in such portraits as The Agronomist and Jimmy Carter Man From Plains. A few months after Hurricane Katrina, Demme began filming Carolyn Parker, a resident of the devastated Lower Ninth Ward who was among … More…Showtimes
- 7:00 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 4:45 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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MOTHERS OF BEDFORD
Mothering can be difficult at the best of times, but imagine trying to raise your children from jail. Filming in and out of prison over five years, director Jenifer McShane follows five mothers incarcerated at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in NY State as they work to “parent” … More…Showtimes
- 6:00 PM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
Suitable for viewers young and old.
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EMPTY HAND: THE REAL KARATE KIDS
WORLD PREMIERE This high-energy doc follows young American karate competitors – three girls and one boy – into the biggest tournament of the year. We come to understand how their relationships to family, teachers and opponents drive them through the rigors and sacrifices of training. … More…Showtimes
- 11:30 AM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
Late-night films worth staying awake for.
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BETTER THAN SOMETHING: JAY REATARD
Better Than Something profiles garage-rock icon Jay Reatard. Filmed only months before his passing, this intimate portrait captures Jay in his hometown of Memphis, during a week-long break from touring in the spring of 2009. With moving and insightful interviews with friends and family, and … More…Showtimes
- 12:00 AM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 8:30 PM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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CURE FOR PAIN: THE MARK SANDMAN STORY
As the lead singer for Morphine, Mark Sandman left an indelible imprint as one of the most distinctive musicians of his generation. His life was cut short in 1999 when, at the age of 46, he collapsed during a performance and died shortly thereafter. Drawing on previously unseen home movies, … More…Showtimes
- 12:00 AM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 9:00 PM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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DEPECHE MODE 101
Following the pioneer synth/pop band Depeche Mode on the road, this film embodies the music of the ‘80s. Enlisting the talent behind classic documentaries such as Don't Look Back and The War Room, the film weaves together the adventures of Depeche Mode and a bus full of fans traveling across … More…Showtimes
- 12:00 AM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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INNI
US PREMIERE. The beloved Icelandic band Sigur Rós is artfully and intimately captured by director Vincent Morisset (Arcade Fire’s Miroir Noir). Interweaving archival material from the band’s first ten years with sometimes gossamer-light, sometimes intense, concert footage, Inni is a … More…Showtimes
- 12:00 AM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
Hear from leaders in the field discussing the state of the documentary industry and art.
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ART OF CINEMATOGRAPHY
Acclaimed cinematographers share clips from challenging assignments and tell the stories behind how they got the shot. The discussion will also cover how changing camera technology affects documentary aesthetics. Note: This panel is part of a larger day of panels called STATE OF THE ART. … More…Showtimes
- 11:00 AM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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ART OF EDITING
Experienced editors share scenes and discuss working their way out of problems. Panelists include John Walter (Theater of War); Marshall Curry (If a Tree Falls); and Penelope Falk (Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, The Greater Good). Note: This panel is part of a larger day of panels called STATE … More…Showtimes
- 12:45 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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BRANDED CONTENT
Branded content dates back to Robert Flaherty who had sponsors for Nanook of the North and Louisiana Story. But today opportunities are rapidly expanding with sponsors supporting both short and long-form documentaries. How do these projects originate and what do the deals look like for filmmakers? … More…Showtimes
- 4:15 PM, Wed. Nov. 2, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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CASE STUDY: TAKING ON CONTROVERSY
Co-presented by Working Films. How does a filmmaker maintain balance when a subject invokes extreme reactions? That was the challenge faced by The Greater Good filmmakers on the contentious issue of vaccines. In this panel, the filmmakers and others reflect on how to navigate a minefield … More…Showtimes
- 2:30 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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IN CONVERSATION: JONATHAN DEMME
Jonathan Demme has long maintained a prodigious output of performance films such as Stop Making Sense and Swimming to Cambodia; and documentary profiles including The Agronomist and his latest I’m Carolyn Parker: The Good, the Mad and the Beautiful (playing at DOC NYC on Fri. Nov. 4, 7pm … More…Showtimes
- 5:15 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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LEMON
Three-time felon. One-time Tony award winner. Lemon Andersen is a pioneering poet whose words speak for a generation. But Lemon has landed back in the 'hood, living in the projects with thirteen family members and desperate for a way out. So he turns to the only thing he has left, his pen and … More…Showtimes
- 8:45 PM, Tue. Apr. 10, 2012 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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MAXIMIZING REVENUES
In recent years, Fair Use as a basis for allowing the use of footage or music without paying royalties has become more widely accepted by broadcasters, distributors and E&O insurers. But Fair Use is still underutilized and often misunderstood by filmmakers and attorneys alike. In this … More…Showtimes
- 4:15 PM, Thu. Nov. 3, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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MEET THE PRESS
With hundreds of documentaries produced each year, how can filmmakers get press coverage? Film editors and journalists from leading publications talk about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to getting their attention. Note: This panel is part of a larger day of panels called STATE … More…Showtimes
- 11:00 AM, Thu. Nov. 3, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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STATE OF DIGITAL
In the rapidly changing world of digital distribution what are the options, opportunities and cautions for independent filmmakers? What’s the difference between transactional, subscription and ad-supported models? Representatives from key players and close watchers of this sector share their … More…Showtimes
- 2:30 PM, Wed. Nov. 2, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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STATE OF TV
How do decisions get made for broadcasters acquiring independent documentaries? How do their deals affect chances for theatrical or digital distribution? Representatives of HBO, A&E, POV, and others share their views and answer questions, moderated by Peter Hamilton (DocumentaryTelevision.com). Note: … More…Showtimes
- 11:00 AM, Wed. Nov. 2, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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TURNING TOUGH TOPICS INTO GREAT STORIES
Co-presented by Chicken & Egg Pictures. From tyranny and torture to taboo subjects like class and race, filmmakers discuss their strategies for translating tough human and civil rights struggles into engaging films; balancing storytelling with activism and taking on extreme situations like … More…Showtimes
- 12:45 PM, Thu. Nov. 3, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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WHAT'S FAIR IN FAIR USE?
In recent years, Fair Use as a basis for allowing the use of footage or music without paying royalties has become more widely accepted by broadcasters, distributors and E&O insurers. But Fair Use is still underutilized and often misunderstood by filmmakers and attorneys alike. In this session, … More…Showtimes
- 2:30 PM, Thu. Nov. 3, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets