October 7, 2020

SHORTS: ALL THAT MATTERS

A look at what’s most important in life.  (TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 80 MIN) Take a Vote | Director: Jamie Boyle As one of the most consequential elections in US history draws near, the right to vote has come under increased attack.  (USA, 23 MIN) Sown | Director: Calvin Mumm High schooler Calvin Mumm speaks with other teenagers as they […]

October 7, 2020

SHORTS: ALL ALONE TOGETHER

Individuals and their circumstances illustrate the universal need to connect.  (TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 76 MIN) Huntsville Station | Directors: Jamie Meltzer, Chris Filippone Inmates released from Huntsville State Penitentiary take in their first moments of freedom with phone calls, cigarettes, and quiet reflection at the nearby Greyhound station.  (USA, 14 MIN) Tumbling Towards Home | Director: Imelda […]

October 7, 2020

SHADEGAN

A person in silhouette, upright on a thin boat paddling on the water.

A day in the life of a 12-year-old fisherman on his boat in Shadegan Pond, Iran. Included with the screening ticket is an exclusive pre-recorded Q&A with Ako Salemi (Filmmaker), immediately following the film. This film is part of the shorts program SHORTS: IN THIS LIFE

October 7, 2020

ROAD TO ROXHAM

In Plattsburgh, New York, an underground taxi industry has emerged to meet the demand of refugees and asylum seekers attempting to escape to Canada.   This film has English language closed captioning available. For more information about closed captions and accessibility at DOC NYC, please click here. Included with the screening ticket is an exclusive pre-recorded […]

October 7, 2020

QUIET NO MORE: THE STRUGGLE OF REVEREND SHARON RISHER

After her mother was killed by a white supremacist, a Black reverend finds herself struggling to cope and on a challenging journey to heal.   This film has English language closed captioning available. For more information about closed captions and accessibility at DOC NYC, please click here. Included with the screening ticket is an exclusive pre-recorded […]

October 7, 2020

PERFECTLY FRANK

Frank, a retired Long Island accountant married for nearly 50 years, comes out in his late 60s. Included with the screening ticket is an exclusive pre-recorded Q&A with Dan Hunt (Director), immediately following the film. This film is part of the shorts program SHORTS:  ALL ALONE TOGETHER

October 7, 2020

PATTY ARE YOU BRINGING WEED IN FROM JAMAICA?

In 1968, a young flight attendant bought 900 lbs of marijuana in Jamaica and tried to smuggle it out, leading to unexpected consequences.   This film has English language closed captioning available. For more information about closed captions and accessibility at DOC NYC, please click here. Included with the screening ticket is an exclusive pre-recorded Q&A with […]

October 7, 2020

OIL AND WATER

A group of people around and on top of a high well outside on a cloudless day, pour water from the top to those below.

The women of a northern Kenya community that has been exploited for oil unite to fight greed, patriarchy, and corrupt politics. Included with the screening ticket is an exclusive pre-recorded Q&A with Anjali Nayar (Director), immediately following the film. This film is part of the shorts program SHORTS: SPEAK UP, STAND UP

October 7, 2020

PAM

Pam, a 73-year-old retired New York City school teacher, defies stereotypes of growing older as she prepares for her annual tap, ballet, and jazz recital. Included with the screening ticket is an exclusive pre-recorded Q&A with Amit Lerner (Director), immediately following the film. This film is part of the shorts program SHORTS: SHE STORIES

October 7, 2020

MOTHERLAND

WORLD PREMIERE |Two young men are forcibly returned to Jamaica after a lifetime in Britain, as part of a controversial government policy on national identity. Included with the screening ticket is an exclusive pre-recorded Q&A with Ellen Evans (Director), immediately following the film. This film is part of the shorts program SHORTS: ROOTS