DOC NYC’s Opening Night, Thursday, Nov. 8, will feature two films presented in separate screenings at the SVA Theater. One is the US premiere of ARTIFACT, directed by Bartholomew Cubbins and presented by Jared Leto in person, about his band Thirty Seconds to Mars’ lawsuit battle against record label EMI. The other is the New York […]
Is it possible for a documentary director to be an auteur? Give yourself some food for thought by checking out the Viewfinders competition section, which honors the distinct directorial visions of 10 films. Tickets for all films go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oct. 12. SHENANDOAH, by director David Turnley, is a […]
There are a million stories waiting to be told in the City That Never Sleeps. Our Metropolis competition section brings you seven of them. Tickets for all films go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oct. 12. Director David Osit’s BUILDING BABEL follows the efforts of developer Sharif El-Gamal to build Park 51, a Muslim […]
Of course, we at DOC NYC think all of our events are special. But there are a few that die-hard documentary aficionados may want to keep a close eye on. Tickets to all films will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oct. 12. DOC NYC will host the World Premiere of TO […]
The films included in the American Perspectives category showcase the breadth and depth of subjects and storytellers based in the U.S., giving us a snapshot of the state of documentary in 2012. Tickets for all films go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oct. 12. Making its US premiere is PING PONG, by directors […]
For the DOC NYC Short List section, our programmers rounded up a selection of 10 films that have been earning plaudits and attention both on the festival circuit and in theaters. Spanning a wide range of subject matter, the films may inspire or spark debate–but all are sure to make you think. Tickets for all […]
This year, DOC NYC features a number of films that focus on stories and issues affecting women. VENUS AND SERENA Venus and Serena gains unprecedented access into the lives of the tennis-conquering Williams sisters during the most intimidating year of their careers. Over the course of 2011, Venus grappled with an energy-sapping autoimmune disease while Serena battled […]
This year, DOC NYC’s lineup features a number of films that deal with religion. BUILDING BABEL WORLD PREMIERE Building Babel tells the story of Sharif El-Gamal, developer of the ‘Ground Zero mosque’ in Lower Manhattan. With unfettered access to Sharif’s life and family over the course of two years, the film tracks his struggle to bring his idea […]
DOC NYC’s lineup would be remiss without a few films that focused on the city it calls home, New York City. THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE In 1989, five black and Latino teenagers were arrested and charged for brutally attacking and raping a white female jogger in Central Park. News media swarmed the case, calling it “the crime of […]
This year, DOC NYC’s lineup features a number of films about music and musicians. SING ME THE SONGS THAT SAY I LOVE YOU: A CONCERT FOR KATE MCGARRIGLE US PREMIERE In May 2011, family and friends gathered in New York City’s Town Hall Theater to pay tribute to the late, great singer-songwriter Kate McGarrigle. A prolific musician, her untimely […]