NYC PREMIERE Pramila Jayapal, Michelle Rempel and Jess Phillips represent different ends of the political spectrum, with disparate constituents and vastly different agendas. In a world where their own leaders are part of the problem, can these non-confirming, outsider women succeed in an outdated, patriarchal institution? The fierce and charismatic politicians from the US, the […]
WORLD PREMIERE Chelly Wilson was a Christmas-celebrating Jewish grandma, a lesbian who married men, and a proud owner of porn theaters in 1970s NYC. Through audio recordings, Chelly recounts her pre-war escape from Greece up through her unlikely motherhood and rise to wealth as a shrewd businesswoman on “The Deuce,” aka New York’s infamous 42nd […]
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE With every outbreak in the epidemic of gun violence we are left to wonder: what would we do if a mass shooting breaks out where we are? Filmmaker Tal Inbar helps us imagine the unthinkable by skillfully weaving together raw footage from closed-circuit cameras at the infamous 2016 terrorist attack in Tel […]
WORLD PREMIERE With the devastating economic impact of the pandemic and city redevelopment, Chinatowns in New York, Montreal and Vancouver search for innovative ways and resistance to keep their communities thriving. With lush verité footage of bustling Lunar New Year celebrations and warm social gatherings, filmmaker Karen Cho celebrates the vibrance of Chinatown communities. – […]
NYC PREMIERE It’s easy to see why White Island (Whakaari) off the coast of New Zealand’s North Island has been a magnet for thrill-seeking international tourists: few places on Earth allow for such an up-close look at the otherworldly wonders of an active volcano basin. On a beautiful December afternoon in 2019, however, disaster struck […]
NYC PREMIERE Russian activist Anastasia Shevchenko comes to grips with the loss of her daughter after two years of house arrest for speaking out against the government. – Samah Ali Courtesy of MTV Documentary Films This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Sarah McCarthy. ANASTASIA also screens in the Meet the Press […]
WORLD PREMIERE A freshman Philadelphia city councilman brings police to the table to reduce traffic stops by 30 percent, reducing unnecessary interactions between officers and civilians. – Dewitt Davis 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 […]
NYC PREMIERE A girl and her community prepare for her Ihuk, the once-dormant coming of age ceremony of the Karuk tribe of Northern California. – Dewitt Davis Courtesy of The New York Times Op-Docs. This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Cinepolis Chelsea All in-person […]
Three young adults join a running program for disabled youth in Pakistan, hoping to shift perspectives in their rural community. – Samah Ali Courtesy of MTV Documentary Films This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Tanaz Eshaghian. This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:Closed Captioning for online screenings All in-person […]
Three stories about land, laws and traditions, that show us the meaning of home. (Total Running Time: 67 MIN) Dear Noah: Pages From a Family Diary | Director: Matthew Kwiecinski, Christine NguyenA family in Texas grapples with their decision to move out of the state to keep their transgender teenage son safe. Courtesy of NBC […]