October 13, 2022

SHORTS: NEW YORK, NEW YORK (2022)

Our beloved city through the eyes of many. (Total Running Time: 94 MIN) Coming Home | Director: Naim Naif, Margot BowmanIn Bay Ridge, a group of Palestinian-Americans use Dabka, a traditional folk dance, to connect with their roots and bring their culture to Brooklyn. (USA, UNITED KINGDOM, 10 MIN) The (Other) 700 Club | Director: […]

October 13, 2022

SHORTS: SHE STORIES (2022)

Women in front of and behind the camera share their stories with the world. (Total Running Time: 94 MIN) Favorite Daughter | Director: Dana ReillySet within the close confines of a Tribeca apartment, three generations of women = comically shelter-in-place together during the COVID-19 pandemic. (USA, 19 MIN) In Bloom | Director: Ashley DavidsonTwo women […]

October 13, 2022

SHORTS: THE PEOPLE VS. (2022)

Features stories that command attention and fight for a better future for all. (Total Running Time: 93 MIN) The Family Statement | Directors: Grace Harper, Kate StonehillThe extremely private Sackler family, maker of Oxycontin, are put on the hot seat for their impact in the opioid crisis. (USA, 15 MIN) Founders | Director: Scott FarisSinte […]

October 13, 2022

State of Alabama vs. Brittany Smith

Unfolding in real time by focusing on the experience of one women on trial for murder, the film is a layered examination of gender, the American south, domestic and sexual violence and the failures of our criminal justice system. – Samah Ali Courtesy of Netflix All in-person screening venues provide hearing impaired listening devices upon […]

October 13, 2022

Ghosts of Moria

In the burnt-out remains of the largest refugee camp in Europe, two Syrian brothers survive by scavenging metal. Screens with the feature film FATI’S CHOICE All in-person screening venues provide hearing impaired listening devices upon request with venue management. All guests & staff will be required to comply with our Health & Safety protocols while […]

October 13, 2022

MTPFF Program: WHEN SHE STANDS HER GROUND

What happens when “universal” rights are tested by women? In Alabama, Brittany Smith’s case calls into question the purpose of “stand your ground” laws. And in Russia, activist Anastasia Shevchenko pays a heavy price for standing up to President Vladimir Putin. (Total Running Time: 67 MIN) State of Alabama vs. Brittany Smith | Director: Ryan WhiteUnfolding […]

October 13, 2022

Bach at Noon

WORLD PREMIERE Since September 11th, 2001, New Yorkers have been taking refuge in a brief, daily, sea of sound pouring from the cavernous interior of Grace Church. Hidden from the bustle of Broadway, the “Bach at Noon” concert series offers respite from our troubled city. – Samah Ali All in-person screening venues provide hearing impaired […]

October 13, 2022

Bad Lesbian

NYC PREMIERE A young woman reflects on her first relationship as she questions four years later, “did that happen because I’m a bad lesbian?” – Samah Ali This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Co-Director Olivia Muse.  All in-person screening venues provide hearing impaired listening devices upon request with venue management. All guests […]

October 13, 2022

Crush Icebergs

WORLD PREMIERE Four queer adults reflect on the TV and movie characters that captured their adolescent hearts. – Samah Ali All in-person screening venues provide hearing impaired listening devices upon request with venue management. All guests & staff will be required to comply with our Health & Safety protocols while attending DOC NYC events. For […]

October 13, 2022

Reflection No. 1

WORLD PREMIERE The process of archiving old family photos leads to decoding messages from the past to help with the future. – Samah Ali All in-person screening venues provide hearing impaired listening devices upon request with venue management. All guests & staff will be required to comply with our Health & Safety protocols while attending […]