This fun family film documents three brothers united by their love of metal work, heavy metal rock, and movies. Courtesy of Documentary+ / Rolling Stone Films The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Motoki Otsuka, producer Lucy Sexton, executive producer Jenna Kelly, executive producer Beth Aala, and executive producer Jason Fine. […]
This collection of shorts captures brilliant vignettes of amazing people and their extraordinary lives. Please note: JULIA’S STEPPING STONES and THE ONLY GIRL IN THE ORCHESTRA are not available as part of this online screening. This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers: All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with […]
Meet Mary McGee, a decorated and courageous racer shattering the glass ceiling for women in motorsports. Courtesy of ESPN The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Haley Watson, producer Rachel Greenwald, and Mary McGee. This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and […]
Before her death, activist/director Julia Reichert began filming her life story. Her partner, Steve Bognar, finishes the decorated director’s work, sharing it with the world. Courtesy of Netflix The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. […]
The spotlight shines on double bass player Orin O’Brien, first female to join the New York Philharmonic, in this brilliant film for classical music fans. Courtesy of Netflix The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. […]
This collection of films will bring you to tears and have you rooting for everyone on screen. PLEASE NOTE: The Turnaround is not included in the online screening of this shorts program.
In an annual musical performance for first graders, a young girl faces her fears with determination and becomes one of the lead percussionists. Courtesy of The New York Times Op-Docs The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Ema Ryan Yamazaki, and producer Eric Nyari. This film contains the following accessibility options […]
NYC PREMIERE A symphony of toddlers’ laughter, cries, and splashes can be heard in the backyard of Bill, an instructor committed to teaching little kids how to swim. Courtesy of POV / Documentary+ / LA Times The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director and executive producer Rashida Jones, director and executive […]
NYC PREMIERE Tasked with creating quilts for foster children in Missouri, the men in a maximum security facility stitch the dreams of future generations. The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Jenifer McShane, co-editor Toby Shimin, and co-editor Will Rogers, and DP Scott Ruderman. All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification […]
NY PREMIERE After a superstar trade turned into a rough start with the Philadelphia Phillies, one devoted fan inspires others to turn their boos into cheers in hopes of changing the trajectory of the player’s season. Courtesy of Higher Ground, Netflix The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. […]