Five films showing at DOC NYC–Buck, Project Nim, The Interrupters, Minka, and Scenes of a Crime–have just been nominated for the prestigious Cinema Eye Honors. The Cinema Eye Honors recognize excellence in artistry and craft in nonfiction filmmaking, and is the only international nonfiction award to recognize the whole creative team, presenting annual craft awards […]
More than 90 films offer perspectives from around the globe at DOC NYC this year, and we’re proud to present a special selection of Latin-American interest films that will allow you to glimpse a Mexican film dynasty, hostage-taking guerrillas, the Colombian gold rush and more. Ingrid Betancourt – Six Years in the Jungle, Angus MacQueen […]
Michael Feinstein, five-time Grammy-nominated entertainer dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” will participate in the post-screening discussion of The Sound of Mumbai: A Musical at DOC NYC. Feinstein is nationally recognized for his commitment to celebrating America’s popular song and preserving its legacy for the next generation. Together with director Sarah McCarthy, he’ll […]
Just announced! Academy-Award winning filmmaker Michael Moore will moderate a post-screening discussion with Jon Shenk at the The Island President. Moore is on the Advisory Board of DOC NYC, and his films ‘Fahrenheit 9/11,’ ‘Capitalism: A Love Story,’ ‘Bowling for Columbine’ and ‘SiCKO’ are among the top ten grossing documentaries of all-time. His most recent […]
A portrait of Charlotte Rampling, with the iconic actress in person; Oscar-winner Barbara Kopple with her latest film; photograph Elliott Erwitt’s presents his rare films and more.
A new program has been added to the DOC NYC’s “International Perspectives” section: Grace & Mercy, a feature documentary, showcases the tireless work of Marie Jose Poux, who runs an orphanage, and her brother, Ben Constant, the “Mayor” of one of the largest tent cities in Port-au-Prince. Combining unprecedented access with cinema-vérité footage, director Luis […]
Honoring the documentary pioneer (Primary; Crisis; Happy Mother’s Day) who died this year.
Seven films highlighting diverse New York stories in competition for Metropolis jury prize.
Ten films celebrating directors with a distinct directorial vision and topics from around the world in competition for Viewfinders jury prize.
DOC NYC, the city’s premier documentary festival, will return to downtown New York with its 2nd annual event from November 2-10, 2011 at IFC Center, NYU and additional venues. This year’s festival will expand from seven to nine days, adding several new sections, increasing the number of competition films and panels, and showcasing a retrospective […]