October 7, 2012

American Perspectives: Representing the Diversity of the U.S.

The films included in the American Perspectives category showcase the breadth and depth of subjects and storytellers based in the U.S., giving us a snapshot of the state of documentary in 2012. Tickets for all films go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oct. 12. Making its US premiere is PING PONG, by directors […]

October 7, 2012

American Perspectives: Representing the Diversity of the U.S.

The films included in the American Perspectives category showcase the breadth and depth of subjects and storytellers based in the U.S., giving us a snapshot of the state of documentary in 2012. Tickets for all films go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oct. 12. Making its US premiere is PING PONG, by directors […]

October 7, 2012

The Short List: Films to Keep an Eye On

For the DOC NYC Short List section, our programmers rounded up a selection of 10 films that have been earning plaudits and attention both on the festival circuit and in theaters. Spanning a wide range of subject matter, the films may inspire or spark debate–but all are sure to make you think. Tickets for all […]

October 7, 2012

The Short List: Films to Keep an Eye On

For the DOC NYC Short List section, our programmers rounded up a selection of 10 films that have been earning plaudits and attention both on the festival circuit and in theaters. Spanning a wide range of subject matter, the films may inspire or spark debate–but all are sure to make you think. Tickets for all […]

October 7, 2012

The Short List: Films to Keep an Eye On

For the DOC NYC Short List section, our programmers rounded up a selection of 10 films that have been earning plaudits and attention both on the festival circuit and in theaters. Spanning a wide range of subject matter, the films may inspire or spark debate–but all are sure to make you think. Tickets for all […]

October 1, 2012

DOC NYC: Films About Women

This year, DOC NYC features a number of films that focus on stories and issues affecting women. VENUS AND SERENA Venus and Serena gains unprecedented access into the lives of the tennis-conquering Williams sisters during the most intimidating year of their careers. Over the course of 2011, Venus grappled with an energy-sapping autoimmune disease while Serena battled […]

October 1, 2012

DOC NYC: Films About Women

This year, DOC NYC features a number of films that focus on stories and issues affecting women. VENUS AND SERENA Venus and Serena gains unprecedented access into the lives of the tennis-conquering Williams sisters during the most intimidating year of their careers. Over the course of 2011, Venus grappled with an energy-sapping autoimmune disease while Serena battled […]

October 1, 2012

DOC NYC: Films About Women

This year, DOC NYC features a number of films that focus on stories and issues affecting women. VENUS AND SERENA Venus and Serena gains unprecedented access into the lives of the tennis-conquering Williams sisters during the most intimidating year of their careers. Over the course of 2011, Venus grappled with an energy-sapping autoimmune disease while Serena battled […]

October 1, 2012

DOC NYC: Films About Religion

This year, DOC NYC’s lineup features a number of films that deal with religion. BUILDING BABEL WORLD PREMIERE Building Babel tells the story of Sharif El-Gamal, developer of the ‘Ground Zero mosque’ in Lower Manhattan. With unfettered access to Sharif’s life and family over the course of two years, the film tracks his struggle to bring his idea […]

October 1, 2012

DOC NYC: Films About Religion

This year, DOC NYC’s lineup features a number of films that deal with religion. BUILDING BABEL WORLD PREMIERE Building Babel tells the story of Sharif El-Gamal, developer of the ‘Ground Zero mosque’ in Lower Manhattan. With unfettered access to Sharif’s life and family over the course of two years, the film tracks his struggle to bring his idea […]