Written by Megan Scanlon In Saturday night’s pre-screen conversation of Life Itself, John Vanco, Vice President and General Manager of the IFC Center said Director Steve James “has been making some of the most moral and impactful and important documentaries in the past 25 years.” In Life Itself, James’ portrays the life of […]
Written by Jacob Appet The atmosphere was electric for the world premiere of Jessica Solce’s No Control at DOC NYC. The meticulous documentary aims to objectively explain the intricacies and absurdities of America’s current gun-control laws and the debates that surround them. The central figures of the film represent two very different sides […]
Written by Maggie Glass Amidst a flurry of new releases and world premieres, DOC NYC audiences had the unique opportunity on Sunday to attend the 20th anniversary restoration of the epic documentary HOOP DREAMS. Steve James’s 1994 film follows two young black teenagers with NBA aspirations as they grapple with academics, poverty, and family crises. […]
Written by Jenna Belhumeur The only way you might not have heard of Spandau Ballet is if you, A) weren’t alive in the 1980’s, or B) aren’t British. Soul Boys of the Western World, which had it’s New York City premier at DOC NYC this weekend, is a music documentary that illustrates the […]
Written by Laura Dattaro Early on in When People Die They Sing Songs, director and first-time filmmaker Olga Lvoff asks Sonia Gluckman to expand upon the difficulties of her European ancestry. In response, she gets a curt “No.” But by the end of the film, not only has Sonia showed Lvoff the details of […]
Written by Krystal Grow It’s the magazine everyone loves to hate. The National Enquirer, a supermarket tabloid with jaw dropping headlines and salacious photos, is the epitome of celebrity journalism, and has had the rare honor of being one of the highest circulating publications on the planet, with a single edition in 1977 selling more […]
Written by Jacob Appet On Saturday afternoon, DOC NYC presented D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus’ 2009 documentary Kings of Pastry, an exclusive look into one of the most elite cooking competitions in the world. Being crowned a Meilleur Ouvrier de France (best craftsman in France) is the absolute top honor that can be […]
Written by Maggie Glass For anyone who associates ping-pong with lazy weekends in the basement, Sara Newens’ and Mina T. Son’s documentary will change that in a heartbeat. Top Spin showcases the athleticism, speed, mental agility, and skill of three of America’s most talented young players: Ariel Hsing, Lily Zhang, and Michael Landers, all […]
New York Magazine film critic David Edelstein endorses several DOC NYC titles in his latest spot for CBS Sunday Morning, and several have yet to screen! Listen in to what he has to say, and get your tickets to The Cult of JT LeRoy, The Yes Men Are Revolting, Merchants of Doubt, Happy Valley, Citizenfour, Finding Vivian […]
Written by Megan Scanlon Expressing themes of love, spontaneity, and authenticity, audience members were treated to a conversation with the legendary filmmaker Albert Maysles and DOC NYC Artistic Director Thom Powers before Friday evening’s screening of Salesman. Debuted in 1968, Norman Mailer saw the film and told Maysles he “thought it said more about America […]