WORLD PREMIERE After decades in prison, Todd Scott, Chad Campbell, and Carlos Rebollo navigate the complex bureaucracy of the parole system and deal with its psychological toll. All three men, incarcerated as teens, wrestle with the weight of their crimes, questioning how they can appropriately express their deep remorse to a parole board that will determine whether they are released. Featuring access to intimate parole interviews, these difficult stories take us into an under-examined aspect of the prison system, begging the question: Is true rehabilitation possible? - Brandon Harrison
The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director and producer Ricki Stern, director and producer Jesse Sweet, film subject Sabrina Scott, film subject Rhiya Trivedi, film subject Rochelle Swartz, and film subject Carlos Rebollo.
All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.
WORLD PREMIERE With his witty wordplay and wacky props, Leo Gallagher became one of the biggest comedy acts of the 1980s. The comedian’s most famous bit: smashing a watermelon with a giant mallet to the messy delight of audiences. His signature act was a gift and a curse, shooting him to superstardom while breeding both dismissive detractors and imitators, including his own brother. As tastes change, the aging Gallagher seeks the respect he deserves as an innovator in the art of stand-up comedy. – Brandon Harrison
The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Josh Forbes, producer Jeremy Coon, producer and editor Barry Poltermann, and film subject and Gallagher’s daughter, Aimee Correia.
The second screening will be followed by a Q&A with Josh Forbes and Aimee Correia.
This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika
Closed Captioning for online screenings
All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.
Accessibility alert for NOV 16, 7:00PM screening:
Due to a recent equipment failure at Village East Cinemas, the room where this film screens is currently not accessible to patrons using wheelchairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. However the film is available to view at home as part of DOC NYC’s online festival. Please reach out to info@docnyc.net with any questions.
Event details
In-Person Date
Thursday, November 14, 2024 9:00 PM
Venue
Village East by Angelika
In-Person Date
Saturday, November 16, 2024 7:00 PM
Venue
Village East by Angelika
Online Dates
Friday, November 15 - Sunday, December 01, 2024
Venue
Online Screening