Latin American, hip hop, punk and soul: there are plenty of music genres to choose from in our Sonic Cinema section. The World Premiere of MAD TIGER goes behind the scenes of Peelander-Z, a Japanese art-punk band based in New York, known for their outrageous performance and headed by charismatic Peelander Yellow (also known as Kengo Hioki). […]
Taking on fracking, racism, the medical establishment and more, Fight the Power is DOC NYC’s section focused on activism. In the NYC Premiere BaddDDD Sonia Sanchez, the spoken word poet and a seminal figure in the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s has used her gift for words to fight racism, sexism and war. The film features appearances […]
With iconic Britpop band Blur poised to take the stage at Madison Square Garden tonight, DOC NYC is excited to announce the US Premiere of Blur: New World Towers, directed by Sam Wrench, on Sunday, November 15th at the SVA theatre at 7pm. “When the opportunity arose to premiere Blur: New World Towers at DOC […]
Each year, DOC NYC introduces different thematic programs. New this year is Modern Family, which explores unconventional families and communities. Making its World Premiere in this section is The Melting Family, a candid personal film by Nicole Groton who will attend the festival. Follow her as she shares memories of her complex childhood, while family members […]
The Wild Life a new section at DOC NYC for 2015 explores our relationships to animals. Pit bulls, horses, tigers are all portrayed in these films which illustrates the bonds between humans and animals. Among these is Huntwatch which will have its World Premiere. In this fascinating documentary, Brian Davies, a charismatic young activist, sets out on a crusade in Canada to […]
For a perennial panorama of the world, take a close look at our International Perspectives section. Through the diversity of our international program, you can travel to China, Cuba, Mexico and many more places. In the World Premiere of All Rise, (pictured) directors Jay Shapiro and Jeffrey Saunders explores the Jessup, a prestigious simulated court […]
For a taste of American documentary filmmaking today, be sure to check out our American Perspectives Selection. This program offers diverse viewpoints from all parts of the country. In the North American Premiere of The Fear of 13, Director David Sington (scheduled to attend) draws a portrait of convicted prisoner Nick Yarris, who was sentenced to death for […]
A high-profile strand of this year’s DOC NYC selection is our Special Events section. Screenings will include Q&A sessions with notable guests like Martin Scorsese, artist Rosamond Purcell and MOCA Director Philippe Vergne. Two special guests will deliver a Keynote on November 17. DCTV co-founder and filmmaker Jon Alpert and HBO Documentaries President Sheila Nevins will […]
DOC NYC’S Viewfinders Competition selection brings you films with a very distinct directorial vision. Don’t miss Ben Powell’s beautifully shot documentary BARGE who goes behind the scenes of an under- acknowledged slice of American industry, and follows the voyage of a Mississippi towboat and its precious cargo to its destination in New Orleans. The hardy crew, […]
DOC NYC’S Metropolis Competition section brings you stories from the big city and explore New York’s vibrant diversity. Consider the impact of gentrification with the NYC Premiere of Class Divide, a film observing the growing inequality between two distinct worlds that share the same Chelsea intersection with director Marc Levin in attendance. A look at NYC’s […]