Each year, hundreds of thousands of children’s letters to Santa arrive at post offices around the country. The USPS attempts to make their Christmas wishes come true through a massive community organizing project known as Operation Santa. Through this initiative, volunteers are mobilized to adopt letters and bring holiday cheer (and gifts) to children nationwide, […]
2020 SHORTS SPECIAL JURY RECOGNITION FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY A lyrical portrait of an excommunicated Amish woodworker struggling with spirituality, poverty, and life as an outcast from his strict, insular community. 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 […]
Barry, a volunteer with The 9/11 Tribute Museum in New York City, shares the story of his son, a gifted young newlywed who was killed on 9/11. 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 […]
2020 SHORTS GRAND JURY PRIZE US PREMIERE | A daughter journeys to Taiwan seeking her mother’s long lost mother, uncovering family secrets and connecting the generations. 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 […]
An exploration of who we are and where we come from. (TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 79 MIN) Motherland | Director: Ellen Evans Two young men are forcibly returned to Jamaica after a lifetime in Britain, as part of a controversial government policy on national identity. (UK, 13 MIN) Crescendo! | Director: Alex Mallis Acclaimed operatic tenor Michael Fabiano […]
Stories of New Yorkers’ grit and resilience. (TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 80 MIN) A Week in June | Director: Jay Sansone Three young Black Lives Matter leaders are filmed on the streets of New York City during the first week of the George Floyd protests. (USA, 6 MIN) Road to Roxham | Director: Cristian Gomes In Plattsburgh, […]
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 […]
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
WORLD PREMIERE | Childhood home videos reveal a personal story of abuse and resilience. 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 Jonathan Napolitano (Filmmaker), immediately following the film. This […]
Rahma, an Eritrean migrant in Australia, encounters difficulties and isolation as she works to keep her four young children connected to their culture. Included with the screening ticket is an exclusive pre-recorded Q&A with Rendah Haj (Director), immediately following the film. This film is part of the shorts program SHORTS: ROOTS