CAST OF SHADOWS

NYC PREMIERE During the waning years of British rule, Chris Hesse is tasked with becoming Ghanaian leader Kwame Nkrumah's personal cinematographer. Once a young filmmaker entrusted with recording the tumultuous march to sovereignty, the 93-year-old looks to pass his legacy, and a hidden, precious archive, to a new generation. Executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, the film showcases a fascinating chapter in Ghana’s history and is a love letter to the nation’s cinema. - Brandon Harrison

The first and second screenings will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer Ben Proudfoot and producers Nana Adwoa Frimpong, Moses Bwayo, Anita Afonu and Brandon Somerhalder.

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 devices.

NYC PREMIERE The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing celebrates the life of the dynamic author, editor, and activist. From her Harlem roots to her role as a self-described “culture worker,” Toni’s wit and fierce commitment to change come alive through rare footage and the voices of those who knew her best, including Toni Morrison and filmmaker Haile Gerima. Set to a cool jazz score, this stylish documentary honors an unsung icon whose legacy still resonates today. - Karen McMullen

The first and second screenings will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer Louis Massiah, and director/editor Monica Henriquez.

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 devices.

Accessibility alert for November 18 and November 20 screenings of TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing: We have been recently informed by Village East Cinemas that the room where this screening takes place is currently only accessible via a short flight of eight stairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. However, the film is available to view at home as part of DOC NYC’s online festival. Please reach out to ticketing@docnyc.net with any questions.

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Director Eva Stefani immerses viewers in the creative universe of visionary Greek director and choreographer Dimitris Papaioannou, celebrated worldwide for his surreal, dreamlike stage productions. The documentary follows Papaioannou and his company as they shape a hauntingly poetic performance, conjuring images that feel drawn from the subconscious. Intimate, fierce, and elegant, the film mirrors the theatrical magic it documents, offering a rare glimpse into the collaborative process of one of contemporary performance’s most original imagists. - Ruth Somalo

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Eva Stefani, producer Vassilis Panagiotakopoulos, and film protagonist Dimitris Papaioannou.

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 devices.

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE This rich, music-filled portrait of Afro-Cuban icon Pablo Milanés traces his extraordinary life from child prodigy to beloved musician and activist. Framed by tender scenes of an aging Pablo in Madrid with his sprawling family, PARA VIVIR journeys through Cuba’s political and cultural evolution alongside his legendary career. With intimate stories from music legends and loved ones, rare archival footage, and unforgettable songs, this film celebrates a fearless artist who sang truth to power beautifully. - Karen McMullen

The first and second screenings will be followed by a Q&A with director Fabien Pisani, producer Carlos Sosa, and editor Clementina Mantellini.

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 devices.

Accessibility alert for November 16 and November 19 screenings of  PARA VIVIR: The Implacable Times of Pablo Milanés: We have been recently informed by Village East Cinemas that the room where this screening takes place is currently only accessible via a short flight of eight stairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. However, the film is available to view at home as part of DOC NYC’s online festival. Please reach out to ticketing@docnyc.net with any questions.

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE For years, the great dancer Farruquito and his family—grandfather, uncle, mother, brothers, and children—have elevated the art of flamenco with staggering operatic passion. Santi Aguado and Reuben Atlas engagingly portray the arc of blood ties, loves, and tragedies that have shaped decades of international triumphs—including a special affinity for NYC, where Farruquito made his professional debut at the age of 6. Welcome home, Farruquito! - Jaie Laplante

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with co-directors / executive producers Santi Aguado and Reuben Atlas, protagonist Farruquito, and executive producer Ami Minars.

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 devices.

Accessibility alert for November 18 screening of Farruquito: A Flamenco Dynasty: We have been recently informed by Village East Cinemas that the room where this screening takes place is currently only accessible via a short flight of eight stairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. However, the film is available to view at home as part of DOC NYC’s online festival. Please reach out to ticketing@docnyc.net with any questions.

NYC PREMIERE A vibrant portrait of Marilyn Minter, the trailblazing feminist whose glamorous, provocative, and unapologetically sexual work has redefined contemporary art’s boundaries for nearly five decades. Moving between biography, studio practice, and cultural history, the film traces her rise in New York’s art world, the controversies she sparked within feminist discourse, and the enduring influence of her lush, subversive images. Fast-paced, stylish, and full of celebrity cameos, it celebrates an artist who insists on pleasure as power. - Ruth Somalo

All screenings will be followed by a Q&A with co-directors Jennifer Ash Rudick and Amanda Benchley and film protagonist Marilyn Minter.

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 devices.