NYC PREMIERE In 1937 more than 20,000 Haitian people living in the Dominican Republic were systematically murdered on orders of the state. A theater troupe brings together actors from both sides of this genocide to reckon with this horrific event, recreating the past in order to process it and heal. This provocative and honest film […]
WORLD PREMIERE This documentary paints a portrait of Paul Bridgewater, a quirky, charming, gay NYC art dealer who hitchhiked to Manhattan at 18, eventually becoming a beloved figure in the art world. As Paul preps gallery shows and cooks gourmet meals in his tiny East Village apartment, his passion for art shines. While his impeccable […]
WORLD PREMIERE The intimate relationship that a photographer develops with the people whose photos he’s taking is at the heart of this film. New York-based Martin Schoeller won acclaim for his ultra close-up portraits of figures like George Clooney, Barack Obama, and Taylor Swift, yet here director Josephine Links focuses on his work featuring people […]
WORLD PREMIERE With his witty wordplay and wacky props, Leo Gallagher became one of the biggest comedy acts of the 1980s. The comedian’s most famous bit: smashing a watermelon with a giant mallet to the messy delight of audiences. His signature act was a gift and a curse, shooting him to superstardom while breeding both […]
These stories are all about humans on the move. – Samah Ali The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers: All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil […]
WORLD PREMIERE Salah Elmur’s dreamlike paintings, inspired by his photographic archive, reflect his struggles with censorship, violence, and the inability to return to his beloved home. – DeWitt Davis 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 […]
NYC PREMIERE Inside the community of artists in Kolkata who craft religious idols for purchase. – Samah Ali 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. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible […]
A glimpse into the artistic process behind brilliant creators across disciplines. – Samah Ali The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers: All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide […]
US PREMIERE The colonial project looted artifacts from across Africa, locking them behind glass cases in museums far away. This is the story of one. – Samah Ali 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. […]
WORLD PREMIERE Photographer Richard Sharum is dedicated to capturing human stories from the central U.S., America’s “spine.” – Anita Raswant The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika […]