Written by Maggie Glass The War Pigs. The Jolly Stompers. The Savage Nomads. The Aliens. The Renagade Turks. In the 1970s, New York City was ruled by gangs, each with its own identity, fashion sense, and style of violence. With the idealism of the 60s fading, the city was experiencing swift urban decay and […]
Written by Jacob Appet Cheryl Furjanic’s Back on Board: Greg Louganis screened Sunday night at DOC NYC to a sold-out, overjoyed crowd. The film blends archival footage with present-day interviews to paint a beautiful, complex portrait of an iconic Olympic champion. Greg Louganis, the only athlete to ever win consecutive Olympic gold medals in […]
Written by Megan Scanlon The Lion’s Mouth Opens, directed by Lucy Walker, tenderly and bravely confronts the neurodegenerative cognitive and behavioral downward spiral that is Huntington’s Disease. Walker and the subject of the film, actress and filmmaker Marianna Palka, were present for a Q&A in front of a packed DOC NYC audience on Sunday […]
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 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 […]