Student documentaries that document the metamorphasis when things start anew. More Than Brothers | Director/Producer: Andrea von Siebenthal – New York Film AcademyThis short documentary portrays the personal sacrifices of two Green Berets, Afghanis who kept U.S. soldiers safe during their deployments. – AR (USA/Switzerland, 23 MIN) Land | Director/Producer: Satoko Saito – Hunter CollegeOne Japanese […]
Whether by nature or necessity, we find solace and support in our communities. Addresses | Directors: María Luisa Santos, Carlo Nasisse | Producer: Natalia QuesadaIn Costa Rica addresses are described by landmarks, rather than numbers and street names. A filmmaker returns to Costa Rica to learn the origin of this cultural practice. – DD (USA/Costa Rica, […]
NYC PREMIERE At the age of 19, Jewish soldier Nathan Hilu was assigned to guard Nazi war criminals at the Nuremberg trials. He went on to channel his memories into compellingly manic, childlike art, aka “Nathan-ism,” which this film brings to life through vivid animations. Now in his 90s and living in NYC, Hilu is […]
A tale of two grandmothers who pass the time dancing, stretching, and being best friends. – 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 AngelikaClosed Captioning for […]
WORLD PREMIERE Finding your tribe is one of life’s greatest pleasures—and losing it is one of the greatest sorrows. In Amy Nicholson’s beautifully observed film, working-class Americans gather every summer at a seaside trailer park in Chincoteague, Virginia, to enjoy the simple pleasures of a scrappy, no-frills vacationland, and each others’ company. When a developer […]
INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE Nicole, an iconic drag activist, mediates on her legacy as she continues to champion LGBTQ+ rights and highlights the challenges the community still faces. – Anita Raswant 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 […]
WORLD PREMIERE Drawing inspiration from Frederick Wiseman’s classic aesthetic, Nepalese filmmaker Kesang Tseten spends a year observing the community and culture of Himalayan immigrants in and around the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens. During the buildup to the 2020 U.S. Census, the inhabitants reveal their motivation to have their presence recorded, encouraged by visits from […]
NEW YORK PREMIERE Parwiz reflects on the principles he was raised with as a boy in Iran, and hopes his dreams will inspire a new generation. – Anita Raswant 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 […]
WORLD PREMIERE A covert exchange of text messages is artfully edited into a story of caregiving and unlikely alliances. – 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 management. IFC Center can also provide a […]
A unique profile on end-of-life doula Virginia Chang as she guides, supports, and accompanies clients and their loved ones in the transition from life to death. – 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 management. […]