EXPLORE AMERICA WITH DOC NYC
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 brutal crime in 1982. Compellingly presented as his confessional, The Fear of 13 melds psychological thriller and true crime drama to reveal the shocking truth behind not only Yarris’ case, but the American justice system as a whole.
Another American Perspective film, An Autobiography of Michelle Maren, tells the story of a woman who fled an abusive home to end up in the streets of New York, taking a variety of roles, including magician’s assistant, beauty queen and porn star. Now middle-aged and living on disability, she struggles with a host of psychological disorders. Inspired by Michel Negroponte’s acclaimed Jupiter’s Wife, Michelle reaches out to the director, convinced telling her story will change her life. Both Michel Negroponte and Michelle Meran will be in attendance to answer your questions at the end of the screenings.
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Below is the complete list of American Perspectives films:
ABOVE AND BELOW
Dir: Nicolas Steiner, NYC Premiere
An exploration of outsiders who live in abandoned military bunkers and storm drains in the American West. Oscilloscope Laboratories. In person: Nicolas Steiner
AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MICHELLE MAREN
Dirs: Michel Negroponte, Michelle Maren, US Premiere
An acclaimed filmmaker and his troubled subject craft a captivating portrait of a woman enslaved by past traumas. In person: Michel Negroponte, Michelle Maren
DEEP RUN
Dir: Hillevi Loven, NYC Premiere
Can an affable young transgender man live openly with his true love in the Bible Belt?
In person: Hillevi Loven, subject Cole Ray Davis
THE FEAR OF 13
Dir: David Sington, North American Premiere
A death row prisoner behind bars for more then 20 years reveals the shocking truth behind his case. In person: David Sington
LOVE BETWEEN THE COVERS
Dir: Laurie Kahn, NYC Premiere
A look at the vast community around romance fiction, demonstrating why love stories are no trivial matter. In person: Laurie Kahn
A NEW HIGH
Dirs: Samuel Miron, Stephen Scott Scarpulla, NYC Premiere
A group of Seattle addicts attempt to climb Mount Rainier to conquer their demons. In person: Samuel Miron, Stephen Scott Scarpulla
SKY LINE
Dirs: Miguel Drake-McLaughlin, Jonny Leahan, World Premiere
Egos collide as a group of scientists and entrepreneurs attempt to realize a science-fiction fantasy. FilmBuff. In person: Miguel Drake-McLaughlin, Jonny Leahan
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
Dir: Tom Donahue, World Premiere
The stories of several struggling veterans reveal the mental health crisis in the military. In person: Tom Donahue, subjects Kenneth Toone, Dr. Mark Russell, William Rodriguez, Phil Straub, General Loree Sutton, Jake Clark
WILHEMINA’S WAR
Dir: June Cross, World Premiere
An African-American grandmother in the deep South cares for her HIV+ family members. In person: June Cross. (Preceded by the short film OPEN YOUR EYES, dir: Irene Taylor Brodsky, on a blind elderly couple in Nepal.)
