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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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A GOOD MAN
Co-presented by American Masters. Choreographer Bill T. Jones is a national treasure whose accolades include a Tony (for FELA!), a MacArthur “Genius” Award and the Kennedy Center Honor. A Good Man follows his dance company through the creation of an ambitious piece in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s … More…Showtimes
- 11:45 AM, Sat. Nov. 5, 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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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. Moderator: Hugo Perez (director, Neither Memory Nor Magic). Panelists include: Luke … 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). Moderator: Hugo Perez (director, Neither Memory Nor Magic). Note: … More…Showtimes
- 12:45 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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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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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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BEYOND ICONIC
Co-presented by Magnum Photos. Renowned for his classic portraits of Hollywood stars and jazz musicians, Magnum photographer Dennis Stock held strong opinions on what makes a lasting image. Documenting Stock before his death in 2010, Beyond Iconic takes us through his career and reveals how … More…Showtimes
- 7:00 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 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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BRANDED CONTENT
Branded content in documentaries 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 … More…Showtimes
- 4:15 PM, Wed. Nov. 2, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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BRINGING KING TO CHINA
After a long career covering wars, 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 over political … 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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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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BUCK
Winner of the Audience Award at both Sundance and Full Frame, Buck profiles the real-life horse whisperer Buck Brannaman, who overcame an abusive childhood to teach a gentler approach to training horses. Beautifully photographed, the film delivers profound lessons in both horsemanship and … More…Showtimes
- 9:00 PM, 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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CASE STUDY: MAKING AND DISTRIBUTING BUCK
Co-presented by NYU-SCPS Department of Design, Digital Arts and Film. Focusing on this year’s breakout hit Buck, about the real-life horse whisperer Buck Brannaman, this in-depth case study traces the key steps that a first-time filmmaker took to get her film made and into theaters. Panelists … More…Showtimes
- 10:00 AM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 9th Floor (room 900) - 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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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
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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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EAMES: THE ARCHITECT AND THE PAINTER
The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames are widely regarded as America’s most important designers. Perhaps best remembered for their mid-century plywood and fiberglass furniture, the Eames Office also created a mind-bending variety of other products, including World War II splints, … More…Showtimes
- 2:00 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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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
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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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FIGHTVILLE
The acclaimed directors of Gunner Palace and How to Fold a Flag take us into the world of mixed martial arts fighting. Set around Lafayette, Louisiana, the film follows aspiring fighters and captures the rise of Dustin “the Diamond” Poirier. Gorgeously shot, this is an unexpectedly lyrical … More…Showtimes
- 4:45 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - Buy Tickets
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FIRST POSITION
Ballet students, ages 9-19, travel to New York City from all over the world to compete for awards and scholarships in the Youth America Grand Prix. New York-based director Bess Kargman follows six students from diverse backgrounds in the US, Italy, Colombia, and Sierra Leone as they strive … More…Showtimes
- 1:15 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - 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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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
- 6:45 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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GOD'S FIDDLER: JASCHA HEIFETZ
Jascha Heifetz was the first modern violin virtuoso. Itzhak Perlman refers to him as a god, and his name was referenced throughout popular culture from the Muppets to Woody Allen. Behind the legend, Heifetz was a mysterious figure whose story embodies the paradox of artistic genius that … More…Showtimes
- 1:30 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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GRACE & MERCY / THE THING THAT HAPPENED
Co-presented by HCX|Haiti Film Fest. Grace & Mercy is a feature documentary that interweaves the tireless work of Marie Jose Poux who runs an orphanage responsible for over 60 children and her brother, Ben Constant, who is the “Mayor” of one of the largest tent cities in Port-au-Prince. … More…Showtimes
- 4:30 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 4:30 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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HAPPY PEOPLE: A YEAR IN THE TAIGA
Werner Herzog in-person As Werner Herzog demonstrated in Grizzly Man, he has a talent for reinterpreting another filmmaker’s footage. Now in Happy People, he takes on the work of Russian director Dmitry Vasyukov, following Siberian fur trappers through four seasons as they carry out … More…Showtimes
- 9:15 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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HOW FILM AND PHILANTHROPY WORK TOGETHER
Co-presented by the NYU-SCPS George H. Heyman, Jr. Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising and NYU-SCPS Department of Design, Digital Arts and Film. Philanthropists and documentary makers both need each other’s support. Filmmakers need financing and outreach partners; and philanthropists … More…Showtimes
- 4:00 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 9th Floor (room 900) - 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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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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INGRID BETANCOURT - SIX YEARS IN THE JUNGLE
Co-presented by Cinema Tropical. 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 … 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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INNI
Note: This screening is sold-out. You can line-up for the rush-line; if any tickets become available, they will be released 15 min. prior to show-time. The beloved Icelandic band Sigur Rós is artfully and intimately captured by director Vincent Morisset (Arcade Fire’s Miroir … More…Showtimes
- 12:00 AM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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INTO THE ABYSS: A Tale of Death, A Tale of Life
OPENING NIGHT GALA Werner Herzog explores the human consequences of a triple homicide in Texas. He interviews the victims’ families and the convicted killers—including a 28-year-old man on death row, eight days before his execution. Once again, Herzog turns ominous territory into an … More…Showtimes
- 7:30 PM, Wed. Nov. 2, 2011 - NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts - 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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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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JOE FRAZIER: WHEN THE SMOKE CLEARS
They say Philadelphia is the capital of boxing, and Joe Frazier’s gym is the White House. For over forty years, and long after his million-dollar bouts with Muhammad Ali and others, Frazier’s dedication has kept this landmark gym alive. Now it has to close. This film reveals an unknown … More…Showtimes
- 6:30 PM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 1:00 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 8:15 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 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 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - Buy Tickets
- 11:30 AM, Mon. Nov. 7, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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LEMON
Note: First screening is sold-out. You can line-up for the rush-line; if any tickets become available, they will be released 15 min. prior to show-time. Laura Brownson, Beth Levison & Lemon Andersen will be present at the second screening of Lemon at IFC Center. CENTERPIECE … 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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LES OEUFS A LA COQUE DE RICHARD LEACOCK (1991)
Throughout his career, Richard Leacock was a strong proponent for reducing the costs of filmmaking. In this piece, he embraces the new (at the time) technology of Hi-8 video, collaborating with his partner Valerie Lalonde to capture everyday moments in his adopted home of France. This observational diary … More…Showtimes
- 4:30 PM, Mon. Nov. 7, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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LOUISIANA STORY
Co-presented by BAFTA New York and The Robert Flaherty Film Seminar. In his final film, Robert Flaherty (Nanook of the North) hired the young Richard Leacock to film the story of oil exploration in the bayou through the eyes of a Cajun boy. The exquisite cinematography helped the film win … More…Showtimes
- 6:45 PM, Thu. Nov. 3, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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MAXIMIZING REVENUES
It is often a challenge to predict royalties and, having made a deal, it can be hard to track royalties owed from distributors. Documentary film markets and the revenues are rapidly changing while filmmakers struggle to make sense of it all. This panel will discuss the importance of establishing … 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? Veteran film journalists talk about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to getting their attention. Panelists include: John Anderson is a film critic for Variety, the Washington Post, and … More…Showtimes
- 11:00 AM, Thu. Nov. 3, 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
- 11:15 AM, 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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NO LOOK PASS
Emily “Etay” Tay is the daughter of Burmese immigrants and a Harvard basketball superstar caught between two worlds. She can’t bring herself to come out as a lesbian to her traditional parents, yet as they encourage her to find a husband and she pursues professional basketball in Europe, keeping … More…Showtimes
- 2:15 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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- 4:35 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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ON BEING THERE WITH RICHARD LEACOCK (WORK-IN-PROGRESS)
In this intimate portrait of Richard Leacock, Jane Weiner draws upon footage that she’s shot over 38 years of Leacock’s encounters with Henri Langlois, Chris Marker, Jonas Mekas, Ed Pincus, and others. Leacock reflects on his lifelong quest to capture a sense of “being there” and … More…Showtimes
- 6:30 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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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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PERDIDA
Co-presented by Cinema Tropical. 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 … More…Showtimes
- 6:30 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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PRIMARY (1960) / CRISIS (1963)
Produced by Robert Drew with Richard Leacock playing an important creative role, these two classics on John F. Kennedy were major breakthroughs in what became known as cinema vérité. For Primary (53 min, 1960) Robert Drew and Leacock convinced Kennedy to grant unprecedented access to his … More…Showtimes
- 4:45 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 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
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RICHARD LEACOCK: ESSENTIAL SHORTS
These four hard-to-find shorts are essential touchstones of documentary film history. Canary Island Bananas (11 min, 1935), Leacock’s first film, made in his teens, memorializes his father’s banana plantation. Toby and the Tall Corn, (30 min, 1954), about a Midwest tent show, was a breakthrough in … More…Showtimes
- 11:15 AM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - 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
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SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE WITH FLYING MONSTERS 3D
Co-presented by National Geographic Entertainment. These two 40-minute features use state-ofthe-art 3D technology to recreate the worlds of prehistoric creatures. In Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure, (narrated by Liev Schreiber) we plunge into the oceans, encountering enormous fish, fierce sharks, … More…Showtimes
- 11:30 AM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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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 Tisch, and in the Filmmaking Intensive at SCPS. Shorts section … More…Showtimes
- 4:00 PM, Thu. Nov. 3, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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SHORTS: FOR LOVE OR MONEY
Impassioned individuals are the subjects of this program’s six shorts. Sunshine (14 min, Doug Nichol) looks at an American ad-man in China. The Bowler (14 min, Sean Dunne) introduces us to the ramblin’, gamblin’ Rocky Salemmo. Among Giants (14 min, Chris Cresci, Ben Mullinkosson & … More…Showtimes
- 11:00 AM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - Buy Tickets
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SHORTS: LATIN AMERICAN VISIONS
Co-presented by Cinema Tropical. 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 … More…Showtimes
- 7:15 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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SHORTS: NYC UNCOVERED
Four shorts reveal hidden aspects of the city. The Dentist (9 min, Alex Mallis) profiles the eccentric gatekeeper to an underworld. Racing Towards Red Hook (21 min, Jessica Scott) follows competitors in an intense fixed-gear bike race. Vulture Culture (21 min, Eric Rockey) looks at a community … More…Showtimes
- 11:15 AM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - 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
- 12:30 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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STANDING SILENT
As the editor of the Baltimore Jewish Times, Phil Jacobs grapples with a story that threatens to polarize his readers when he uncovers testimony about sexual abuse by rabbis and other authority figures in the Orthodox Jewish community. Filmmaker Scott Rosenfelt follows Jacobs as he confronts the … More…Showtimes
- 6:00 PM, Mon. Nov. 7, 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 THEATRICAL
What do recent hits and misses tell us about the theatrical marketplace for docs? Panelists include Matt Cowal of Magnolia Pictures (Page One: A Year Inside the New York Times); Ryan Krivoshey of Cinema Guild (The Interrupters); Emily Russo of Zeitgeist Films (Bill Cunningham New York); and … More…Showtimes
- 12:45 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? Panelists include Sara Bernstein (HBO Documentary Films), Simon Kilmurry (POV), and Molly Thompson (A&E IndieFilms) who will share their … More…Showtimes
- 11:00 AM, Wed. Nov. 2, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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TELLING GLOBAL STORIES
Co-presented by NYU-SCPS Center for Global Affairs and NYU-SCPS Department of Design, Digital Arts and Film. Veteran filmmakers who have worked abroad discuss the challenges and rewards of filming in foreign territory; and in bridging cultures through documentary film. Panelists include: Andrew … More…Showtimes
- 1:00 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 9th Floor (room 900) - Buy Tickets
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THE CHILDREN WERE WATCHING (1961) / THE CHAIR (1962)
Two rarely-screened gems from the period when Richard Leacock was a key partner at Drew Associates. In The Children Were Watching (25 min), Leacock witnesses violent clashes over school integration in New Orleans. In The Chair (76 min), the film team of Leacock, Robert Drew, Gregory Shuker … More…Showtimes
- 4:00 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 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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THE INTERRUPTERS
Hoop Dreams director Steve James delivers another non-fiction epic set on the streets of Chicago, following an organization called CeaseFire, comprised largely of former gang members who are trying to break the cycle of urban violence. James, teaming up with producer Alex Kotlowitz, author … More…Showtimes
- 9:00 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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THE ISLAND PRESIDENT
SPOTLIGHT GALA and AWARDS PRESENTATION "One of the surprise hits to come out of Telluride and Toronto...a strong candidate for the Oscar documentary short list." - Anne Thompson, Indiewire The Island President tells the story of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, a man confronting … More…Showtimes
- 8:30 PM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts - Buy Tickets
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THE SOUND OF MUMBAI: A MUSICAL
Special Appearance by Grammy-nominated entertainer Michael Feinstein. He'll join director Sarah McCarthy for a post-screening discussion. Co-presented by HBO Documentary Films. The Sound of Music is delightfully reinterpreted in this poignant chronicle of Mumbai slum children who are … More…Showtimes
- 6:00 PM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts - Buy Tickets
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THIS SPACE AVAILABLE
Note: First screening is sold-out. You can line-up for the rush-line; if any tickets become available, they will be released 15 min. prior to show-time. WORLD PREMIERE Billboards and commercial messages dominate the public space like never before. Can we reverse this visual pollution? … More…Showtimes
- 7:00 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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- 2:30 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 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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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
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UNRAVELED
Note: First screening is sold-out. You can line-up for the rush-line; if any tickets become available, they will be released 15 min. prior to show-time. When it comes to Wall Street corruption, the worst criminals rarely grant interviews. But Unraveled marks an exception. Prominent … 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
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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
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WITH GREAT POWER: THE STAN LEE STORY
Stan Lee has played a role in creating an astounding number of legendary pop culture characters, including Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and the Hulk. Now in his late 80s, he remains a vibrant personality. This film contains extensive interviews with Lee and his … More…Showtimes
- 2:00 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - Buy Tickets
- 2:45 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
Ten films celebrating directors with a distinct directorial vision and topics from around the world in competition for Viewfinders jury prize.
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BRINGING KING TO CHINA
After a long career covering wars, 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 over political … 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
Co-presented by Cinema Tropical. 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 … 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 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - Buy Tickets
- 11:30 AM, Mon. Nov. 7, 2011 - 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
- 9:45 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 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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THE ISLAND PRESIDENT
SPOTLIGHT GALA and AWARDS PRESENTATION "One of the surprise hits to come out of Telluride and Toronto...a strong candidate for the Oscar documentary short list." - Anne Thompson, Indiewire The Island President tells the story of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, a man confronting … More…Showtimes
- 8:30 PM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts - 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
Films 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
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FIRST POSITION
Ballet students, ages 9-19, travel to New York City from all over the world to compete for awards and scholarships in the Youth America Grand Prix. New York-based director Bess Kargman follows six students from diverse backgrounds in the US, Italy, Colombia, and Sierra Leone as they strive … More…Showtimes
- 1:15 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - Buy Tickets
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SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE WITH FLYING MONSTERS 3D
Co-presented by National Geographic Entertainment. These two 40-minute features use state-ofthe-art 3D technology to recreate the worlds of prehistoric creatures. In Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure, (narrated by Liev Schreiber) we plunge into the oceans, encountering enormous fish, fierce sharks, … More…Showtimes
- 11:30 AM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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THE SOUND OF MUMBAI: A MUSICAL
Special Appearance by Grammy-nominated entertainer Michael Feinstein. He'll join director Sarah McCarthy for a post-screening discussion. Co-presented by HBO Documentary Films. The Sound of Music is delightfully reinterpreted in this poignant chronicle of Mumbai slum children who are … More…Showtimes
- 6:00 PM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts - 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
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HAPPY PEOPLE: A YEAR IN THE TAIGA
Werner Herzog in-person As Werner Herzog demonstrated in Grizzly Man, he has a talent for reinterpreting another filmmaker’s footage. Now in Happy People, he takes on the work of Russian director Dmitry Vasyukov, following Siberian fur trappers through four seasons as they carry out … More…Showtimes
- 9:15 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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THE SOUND OF MUMBAI: A MUSICAL
Special Appearance by Grammy-nominated entertainer Michael Feinstein. He'll join director Sarah McCarthy for a post-screening discussion. Co-presented by HBO Documentary Films. The Sound of Music is delightfully reinterpreted in this poignant chronicle of Mumbai slum children who are … More…Showtimes
- 6:00 PM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts - Buy Tickets
High profile films, presented with special guests.
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INTO THE ABYSS: A Tale of Death, A Tale of Life
OPENING NIGHT GALA Werner Herzog explores the human consequences of a triple homicide in Texas. He interviews the victims’ families and the convicted killers—including a 28-year-old man on death row, eight days before his execution. Once again, Herzog turns ominous territory into an … More…Showtimes
- 7:30 PM, Wed. Nov. 2, 2011 - NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts - Buy Tickets
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LEMON
Note: First screening is sold-out. You can line-up for the rush-line; if any tickets become available, they will be released 15 min. prior to show-time. Laura Brownson, Beth Levison & Lemon Andersen will be present at the second screening of Lemon at IFC Center. CENTERPIECE … 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
- 2:30 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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THE ISLAND PRESIDENT
SPOTLIGHT GALA and AWARDS PRESENTATION "One of the surprise hits to come out of Telluride and Toronto...a strong candidate for the Oscar documentary short list." - Anne Thompson, Indiewire The Island President tells the story of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, a man confronting … More…Showtimes
- 8:30 PM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts - Buy Tickets
Four docs to watch in lead-up to awards season.
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BUCK
Winner of the Audience Award at both Sundance and Full Frame, Buck profiles the real-life horse whisperer Buck Brannaman, who overcame an abusive childhood to teach a gentler approach to training horses. Beautifully photographed, the film delivers profound lessons in both horsemanship and … More…Showtimes
- 9:00 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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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
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THE INTERRUPTERS
Hoop Dreams director Steve James delivers another non-fiction epic set on the streets of Chicago, following an organization called CeaseFire, comprised largely of former gang members who are trying to break the cycle of urban violence. James, teaming up with producer Alex Kotlowitz, author … More…Showtimes
- 9:00 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 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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GRACE & MERCY / THE THING THAT HAPPENED
Co-presented by HCX|Haiti Film Fest. Grace & Mercy is a feature documentary that interweaves the tireless work of Marie Jose Poux who runs an orphanage responsible for over 60 children and her brother, Ben Constant, who is the “Mayor” of one of the largest tent cities in Port-au-Prince. … More…Showtimes
- 4:30 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 4:30 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 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
Co-presented by Cinema Tropical. 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 … More…Showtimes
- 6:30 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
Films that bring fresh insights into maverick personalities.
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A GOOD MAN
Co-presented by American Masters. Choreographer Bill T. Jones is a national treasure whose accolades include a Tony (for FELA!), a MacArthur “Genius” Award and the Kennedy Center Honor. A Good Man follows his dance company through the creation of an ambitious piece in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s … More…Showtimes
- 11:45 AM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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BEYOND ICONIC
Co-presented by Magnum Photos. Renowned for his classic portraits of Hollywood stars and jazz musicians, Magnum photographer Dennis Stock held strong opinions on what makes a lasting image. Documenting Stock before his death in 2010, Beyond Iconic takes us through his career and reveals how … More…Showtimes
- 7:00 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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EAMES: THE ARCHITECT AND THE PAINTER
The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames are widely regarded as America’s most important designers. Perhaps best remembered for their mid-century plywood and fiberglass furniture, the Eames Office also created a mind-bending variety of other products, including World War II splints, … More…Showtimes
- 2:00 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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GOD'S FIDDLER: JASCHA HEIFETZ
Jascha Heifetz was the first modern violin virtuoso. Itzhak Perlman refers to him as a god, and his name was referenced throughout popular culture from the Muppets to Woody Allen. Behind the legend, Heifetz was a mysterious figure whose story embodies the paradox of artistic genius that … More…Showtimes
- 1:30 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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JOE FRAZIER: WHEN THE SMOKE CLEARS
They say Philadelphia is the capital of boxing, and Joe Frazier’s gym is the White House. For over forty years, and long after his million-dollar bouts with Muhammad Ali and others, Frazier’s dedication has kept this landmark gym alive. Now it has to close. This film reveals an unknown … More…Showtimes
- 6:30 PM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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- 8:15 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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WITH GREAT POWER: THE STAN LEE STORY
Stan Lee has played a role in creating an astounding number of legendary pop culture characters, including Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and the Hulk. Now in his late 80s, he remains a vibrant personality. This film contains extensive interviews with Lee and his … More…Showtimes
- 2:00 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - Buy Tickets
- 2:45 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 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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FIGHTVILLE
The acclaimed directors of Gunner Palace and How to Fold a Flag take us into the world of mixed martial arts fighting. Set around Lafayette, Louisiana, the film follows aspiring fighters and captures the rise of Dustin “the Diamond” Poirier. Gorgeously shot, this is an unexpectedly lyrical … More…Showtimes
- 4:45 PM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - 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
- 11:15 AM, Thu. Nov. 10, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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NO LOOK PASS
Emily “Etay” Tay is the daughter of Burmese immigrants and a Harvard basketball superstar caught between two worlds. She can’t bring herself to come out as a lesbian to her traditional parents, yet as they encourage her to find a husband and she pursues professional basketball in Europe, keeping … More…Showtimes
- 2:15 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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- 4:35 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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STANDING SILENT
As the editor of the Baltimore Jewish Times, Phil Jacobs grapples with a story that threatens to polarize his readers when he uncovers testimony about sexual abuse by rabbis and other authority figures in the Orthodox Jewish community. Filmmaker Scott Rosenfelt follows Jacobs as he confronts the … More…Showtimes
- 6:00 PM, Mon. Nov. 7, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
Big stories in short form.
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GRACE & MERCY / THE THING THAT HAPPENED
Co-presented by HCX|Haiti Film Fest. Grace & Mercy is a feature documentary that interweaves the tireless work of Marie Jose Poux who runs an orphanage responsible for over 60 children and her brother, Ben Constant, who is the “Mayor” of one of the largest tent cities in Port-au-Prince. … More…Showtimes
- 4:30 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 4:30 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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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 Tisch, and in the Filmmaking Intensive at SCPS. Shorts section … More…Showtimes
- 4:00 PM, Thu. Nov. 3, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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SHORTS: FOR LOVE OR MONEY
Impassioned individuals are the subjects of this program’s six shorts. Sunshine (14 min, Doug Nichol) looks at an American ad-man in China. The Bowler (14 min, Sean Dunne) introduces us to the ramblin’, gamblin’ Rocky Salemmo. Among Giants (14 min, Chris Cresci, Ben Mullinkosson & … More…Showtimes
- 11:00 AM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - Buy Tickets
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SHORTS: LATIN AMERICAN VISIONS
Co-presented by Cinema Tropical. 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 … More…Showtimes
- 7:15 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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SHORTS: NYC UNCOVERED
Four shorts reveal hidden aspects of the city. The Dentist (9 min, Alex Mallis) profiles the eccentric gatekeeper to an underworld. Racing Towards Red Hook (21 min, Jessica Scott) follows competitors in an intense fixed-gear bike race. Vulture Culture (21 min, Eric Rockey) looks at a community … More…Showtimes
- 11:15 AM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - 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
- 12:30 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
Honoring the documentary pioneer (Primary; Crisis; Happy Mother's Day) who died this year.
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LES OEUFS A LA COQUE DE RICHARD LEACOCK (1991)
Throughout his career, Richard Leacock was a strong proponent for reducing the costs of filmmaking. In this piece, he embraces the new (at the time) technology of Hi-8 video, collaborating with his partner Valerie Lalonde to capture everyday moments in his adopted home of France. This observational diary … More…Showtimes
- 4:30 PM, Mon. Nov. 7, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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LOUISIANA STORY
Co-presented by BAFTA New York and The Robert Flaherty Film Seminar. In his final film, Robert Flaherty (Nanook of the North) hired the young Richard Leacock to film the story of oil exploration in the bayou through the eyes of a Cajun boy. The exquisite cinematography helped the film win … More…Showtimes
- 6:45 PM, Thu. Nov. 3, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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ON BEING THERE WITH RICHARD LEACOCK (WORK-IN-PROGRESS)
In this intimate portrait of Richard Leacock, Jane Weiner draws upon footage that she’s shot over 38 years of Leacock’s encounters with Henri Langlois, Chris Marker, Jonas Mekas, Ed Pincus, and others. Leacock reflects on his lifelong quest to capture a sense of “being there” and … More…Showtimes
- 6:30 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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PRIMARY (1960) / CRISIS (1963)
Produced by Robert Drew with Richard Leacock playing an important creative role, these two classics on John F. Kennedy were major breakthroughs in what became known as cinema vérité. For Primary (53 min, 1960) Robert Drew and Leacock convinced Kennedy to grant unprecedented access to his … More…Showtimes
- 4:45 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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RICHARD LEACOCK: ESSENTIAL SHORTS
These four hard-to-find shorts are essential touchstones of documentary film history. Canary Island Bananas (11 min, 1935), Leacock’s first film, made in his teens, memorializes his father’s banana plantation. Toby and the Tall Corn, (30 min, 1954), about a Midwest tent show, was a breakthrough in … More…Showtimes
- 11:15 AM, Sun. Nov. 6, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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THE CHILDREN WERE WATCHING (1961) / THE CHAIR (1962)
Two rarely-screened gems from the period when Richard Leacock was a key partner at Drew Associates. In The Children Were Watching (25 min), Leacock witnesses violent clashes over school integration in New Orleans. In The Chair (76 min), the film team of Leacock, Robert Drew, Gregory Shuker … More…Showtimes
- 4:00 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
Seven films highlighting diverse New York stories in competition for Metropolis jury prize.
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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
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FIRST POSITION
Ballet students, ages 9-19, travel to New York City from all over the world to compete for awards and scholarships in the Youth America Grand Prix. New York-based director Bess Kargman follows six students from diverse backgrounds in the US, Italy, Colombia, and Sierra Leone as they strive … More…Showtimes
- 1:15 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 4th Floor (Eisner Auditorium) - 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
- 6:45 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 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
Note: First screening is sold-out. You can line-up for the rush-line; if any tickets become available, they will be released 15 min. prior to show-time. Laura Brownson, Beth Levison & Lemon Andersen will be present at the second screening of Lemon at IFC Center. CENTERPIECE … 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
- 2:30 PM, Thu. Nov. 10, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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THIS SPACE AVAILABLE
Note: First screening is sold-out. You can line-up for the rush-line; if any tickets become available, they will be released 15 min. prior to show-time. WORLD PREMIERE Billboards and commercial messages dominate the public space like never before. Can we reverse this visual pollution? … More…Showtimes
- 7:00 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 1:15 PM, Tue. Nov. 8, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
- 2:30 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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UNRAVELED
Note: First screening is sold-out. You can line-up for the rush-line; if any tickets become available, they will be released 15 min. prior to show-time. When it comes to Wall Street corruption, the worst criminals rarely grant interviews. But Unraveled marks an exception. Prominent … 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
Exploring the power of music with films on Jay Reatard, Morphine, Sigur Ros and Depeche Mode.
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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
Note: This screening is sold-out. You can line-up for the rush-line; if any tickets become available, they will be released 15 min. prior to show-time. The beloved Icelandic band Sigur Rós is artfully and intimately captured by director Vincent Morisset (Arcade Fire’s Miroir … 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. Moderator: Hugo Perez (director, Neither Memory Nor Magic). Panelists include: Luke … 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). Moderator: Hugo Perez (director, Neither Memory Nor Magic). Note: … More…Showtimes
- 12:45 PM, Fri. Nov. 4, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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BRANDED CONTENT
Branded content in documentaries 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 … More…Showtimes
- 4:15 PM, Wed. Nov. 2, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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CASE STUDY: MAKING AND DISTRIBUTING BUCK
Co-presented by NYU-SCPS Department of Design, Digital Arts and Film. Focusing on this year’s breakout hit Buck, about the real-life horse whisperer Buck Brannaman, this in-depth case study traces the key steps that a first-time filmmaker took to get her film made and into theaters. Panelists … More…Showtimes
- 10:00 AM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 9th Floor (room 900) - 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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HOW FILM AND PHILANTHROPY WORK TOGETHER
Co-presented by the NYU-SCPS George H. Heyman, Jr. Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising and NYU-SCPS Department of Design, Digital Arts and Film. Philanthropists and documentary makers both need each other’s support. Filmmakers need financing and outreach partners; and philanthropists … More…Showtimes
- 4:00 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 9th Floor (room 900) - 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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MAXIMIZING REVENUES
It is often a challenge to predict royalties and, having made a deal, it can be hard to track royalties owed from distributors. Documentary film markets and the revenues are rapidly changing while filmmakers struggle to make sense of it all. This panel will discuss the importance of establishing … 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? Veteran film journalists talk about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to getting their attention. Panelists include: John Anderson is a film critic for Variety, the Washington Post, and … 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 THEATRICAL
What do recent hits and misses tell us about the theatrical marketplace for docs? Panelists include Matt Cowal of Magnolia Pictures (Page One: A Year Inside the New York Times); Ryan Krivoshey of Cinema Guild (The Interrupters); Emily Russo of Zeitgeist Films (Bill Cunningham New York); and … More…Showtimes
- 12:45 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? Panelists include Sara Bernstein (HBO Documentary Films), Simon Kilmurry (POV), and Molly Thompson (A&E IndieFilms) who will share their … More…Showtimes
- 11:00 AM, Wed. Nov. 2, 2011 - IFC Center - Buy Tickets
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TELLING GLOBAL STORIES
Co-presented by NYU-SCPS Center for Global Affairs and NYU-SCPS Department of Design, Digital Arts and Film. Veteran filmmakers who have worked abroad discuss the challenges and rewards of filming in foreign territory; and in bridging cultures through documentary film. Panelists include: Andrew … More…Showtimes
- 1:00 PM, Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 - NYU's Kimmel Ctr. 9th Floor (room 900) - 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
