{"id":373219,"date":"2026-10-14T20:10:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T20:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/373219\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T20:10:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T20:10:21","slug":"doc-nyc-announces-influential-short-lists-of-years-best-documentaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/373219\/","title":{"rendered":"DOC NYC Announces Influential Short Lists Of Year&#8217;s Best Documentaries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/tag\/doc-nyc\/\" id=\"auto-tag_doc-nyc\" data-tag=\"doc-nyc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DOC NYC<\/a> announced its influential short lists Wednesday, often a reliable gauge of which documentaries are connecting with awards voters as Oscar season heats up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tAmong the films making the festival\u2019s short list of features: Ava DuVernay\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2026\/10\/14th-review-ava-duvernay-documentary-1237153748\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">14th<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2026\/09\/elizabeth-holmes-documentary-you-can-see-everything-telluride-reaction-1237070550\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">You Can See Everything<\/a>, the Elizabeth Holmes-focused documentary directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim; Sundance winner <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2026\/05\/2026-millennium-docs-against-gravity-awards-1236905607\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">To Hold a Mountain<\/a>, directed by Biljana Tutorov and Petar Glomazi\u0107, and <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2026\/10\/once-upon-a-time-in-harlem-david-liani-greaves-podcast-1237156136\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Once Upon a Time in Harlem<\/a>, directed by David Greaves. Two films centered on Gaza also made the short list: <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2026\/01\/american-doctor-interview-poh-si-teng-kirstine-barfod-1236695724\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Doctor<\/a>, directed by Poh Si Teng, and <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2026\/09\/naza-review-venice-film-festival-1237100430\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NAZA<\/a>, directed by Oscar winners Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tScroll for the complete list of films to make the DOC NYC short lists for features and shorts. DOC NYC also announced films its Winner\u2019s Circle and Selects Encore sections, completing the 2026 program. The festival runs in person from November 11-19 at IFC Center, SVA Theatre, and Village East by Angelika in New York City; it continues online through November 29 (with films available to viewers across the U.S.).<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDOC NYC\u2019s Short List: Features selection committee is overseen by Artistic Director Jaie Laplante and Director of Special Projects Thom Powers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\t\u201cThe Short Lists sections showcase a selection of nonfiction features and shorts that the festival\u2019s programming team considers to be among the year\u2019s strongest contenders for Oscars and other prizes,\u201d notes a release, \u201cwhile Winner\u2019s Circle is a celebration of films already awarded at major international and U.S. film events that are worthy of additional consideration. Selects Encore showcases significant titles from DOC NYC\u2019s year-round Selects screening series\u2014films that continue to be part of our awards season conversations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-deadline-2019\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.jpg\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MAIN-STILL-REHEARSALS-1024x717-1.jpg\" alt=\"'Rehearsals for a Revolution' documentary\" data-lazy- data-lazy- height=\"717\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\u2018Rehearsals for a Revolution\u2019 <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSony Pictures Classics<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tWinner\u2019s Circle screenings include the NYC premiere of Pegah Ahangarani\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2026\/05\/rehearsals-for-a-revolution-loeil-dor-cannes-winner-1236918763\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rehearsals for a Revolution<\/a> \u2014 winner of the L\u2019\u0152eil d\u2019Or prize for Best Documentary at Cannes and the UK submission for Best International Feature Film at the Oscars \u2013 and <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2026\/01\/closure-exclusive-clip-sundance-documentary-1236694426\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Closure<\/a>, Micha\u0142 Marczak\u2019s documentary that won the Golden Alexander at the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival in Greece.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-deadline-2019\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.jpg\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Closure-still.png\" alt=\"'Closure'\" data-lazy- data-lazy- height=\"858\" width=\"1524\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\u2018Closure\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1-2 Special<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tAmong short documentaries making DOC NYC\u2019s short list: The Baddest Speech Writer of All, directed by two-time Oscar winner Ben Proudfoot and NBA great Stephen Curry; The Boys and the Bees, directed by Arielle Knight; La Tierra del Valor (Home of the Brave), directed by Cristina Costantini; They\u2019re Here, directed by Laura Poitras and Rachel Lauren Mueller; <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2026\/10\/the-revolution-against-death-new-york-times-op-docs-acquisition-1237156214\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Revolution Against Death<\/a>, directed by Joshua Oppenheimer; The Tuners, directed by Pawel Piotr Chorzepa, and Water Cooler, directed by Emma V.F.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-deadline-2019\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.jpg\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/14th-still.png\" alt=\"Director Ava DuVernay (left) with Dr. Carla Hayden, the librarian of Congress ousted by President Trump\" data-lazy- data-lazy- height=\"1078\" width=\"1436\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tDirector Ava DuVernay (left) with Dr. Carla Hayden, the librarian of Congress ousted by President Trump<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNetflix<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tThis year\u2019s selections for Short List: Features are:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\t14TH<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Ava DuVernay; Producers: Ava DuVernay, Spencer Averick, Tammy Garnes, Paul Garnes<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA powerful film essay exploring the legacy of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tAMERICAN DOCTOR<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Poh Si Teng; Producers: Poh Si Teng, Kirstine Barfod, Reem Haddad<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA visceral, unflinching film following three notable U.S. physicians as they provide in-person support at a Gaza hospital treating victims of mass-casualty events from the Israeli war campaign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tTHE BEND IN THE RIVER<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Robb Moss; Producers: Lisa Remington, Kristin Feeley<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA masterful meditation on the eternal, the temporal and the inevitable, from veteran filmmaker Robb Moss.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tEVERYBODY TO KENMURE STREET<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Felipe Bustos Sierra; Producer: Ciara Barry<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tAn uplifting portrayal of resistance focuses on an incident in 2021 when immigration officers conducted a raid on Glasgow\u2019s Kenmure Street.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA FOX UNDER A PINK MOON (NYC Premiere)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirectors: Mehrdad Oskouei, Soraya Akhlaghi; Producer: Mehrdad Oskouei<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA young, talented Afghan woman living under the thumb of the patriarchy in Iran channels her emotions into unforgettable expressions of art.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tTHE GREAT EXPERIMENT<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirectors: Stephen Maing, Eric Daniel Metzgar; Producers: Stephen Maing, Eric Daniel Metzgar, Farihah Zaman<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tTraversing the U.S. from 2016 to 2020, patient observational filmmaking becomes a temperature check on American democracy\u2014what George Washington described as the last great experiment in promoting human happiness in civil society. Co-director Stephen Maing will receive the Robert and Anne Drew Award for Documentary Excellence at this year\u2019s DOC NYC Visionaries Tribute.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tMUSK<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Alex Gibney; Producers: Alex Gibney, Jessie Deeter, Erin Edeiken, Zhang Xin, Joey Marra, Nick Shumaker, Jessica Grimshaw, Dana O\u2019Keefe<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tAn epic work profiling the world\u2019s first trillionaire, Elon Musk. Director Alex Gibney will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year\u2019s DOC NYC Visionaries Tribute.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tNAZA<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirectors: Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor; Producers: Harry Davies, Lindsay Poulton, James Wilson<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tAnonymous members of the Israel Defense Force candidly reflect on their attitudes toward civilian casualties, known as NAZA, and how they process the meaning of genocide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: David Greaves; Producers: Liani Greaves, Anne de Mare<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA glorious night, capturing a vital period of American culture, when luminaries who had been active in the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s recount their memories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tONE IN A MILLION<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirectors: Itab Azzam, Jack MacInnes; Producers: Will Anderson, James Bluemel, Andrew Palmer, Raney Aronson-Rath<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA chronicle of one Syrian daughter\u2019s journey in fleeing war and seeking refuge in Germany, and how over ten years, new pressures and opportunities present themselves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tSOUL PATROL<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: J.M. Harper; Producers: Sam Bisbee, Danielle Massie, J.M. Harper, Nasir Jones, Peter Bittenbender<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA hidden chapter of American military history\u2014the Vietnam War\u2019s first Black special ops team, an elite unit operating deep behind enemy lines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tTIME AND WATER<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Sara Dosa; Producers: Shane Boris, Elijah Stevens, Jameka Autry, Sara Dosa<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA letter to the next generation by an Icelandic poet, reflecting on the melting glaciers that are a harbinger of climate change.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tTO HOLD A MOUNTAIN (NYC Premiere)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirectors: Biljana Tutorov, Petar Glomazi\u0107; Producers: Biljana Tutorov, Petar Glomazi\u0107, Quentin Laurent, Rok Bi\u010dek<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tIn the remote highlands of Montenegro, the spirit of motherhood, the violence of men, and the sacredness of the mountain collide and reconcile.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tWILD INSIDE<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Penny Lane; Producers: Gabriel Sedgwick, Nickolas Hasse<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tIn 2023, Flaco the Eurasian Eagle Owl became an international folk hero and a mythological figure for a world in which so many find themselves living in circumstances far away from their roots.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tYOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirectors: Nathan Fielder, Lance Oppenheim; Producers: Nathan Fielder, Lance Oppenheim, Tatiana Bears, Maggie Ambrose, Jack Davis<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tAs she prepares to begin serving her federal prison sentence, disgraced Silicon Valley tycoon Elizabeth Holmes continues to claim she has never lied, as America\u2019s premiere absurdist documentarians record her every word.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tSHORT LIST: SHORTS<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tThe Short List: Shorts showcase of 15 titles is now in its ninth year at DOC NYC. The selection process is overseen by Artistic Director Jaie Laplante, Director of Special Projects Thom Powers, and consultant Samah Ali. In 2025, the showcase included All The Empty Rooms, which went on to win the Oscar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tThis year\u2019s selections for Short List: Shorts are:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tTHE BADDEST SPEECHWRITER OF ALL<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirectors: Ben Proudfoot, Stephen Curry; Producers: Stephen Curry, Erick Peyton, Ben Proudfoot<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tAt 93, Martin Luther King Jr. \u2018s lawyer and speechwriter offers a living testament to history, and reminds us that silence is still our most urgent problem.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tTHE BOYS AND THE BEES<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Arielle Knight; Producer: Sean Weiner<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tOn an idyllic farm in rural Georgia, beekeeping parents tenderly share their knowledge of life, love, and nature with their young sons while restoring their homestead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tBUCKSKIN<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector\/Producer: Mars Verrone<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA ground-breaking African-American and indigenous forester reflects on his life\u2019s work of conservation and ancestral knowledge, while he approaches the twilight of his days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA DERAILMENT<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Nathan Truesdell; Producers: Kat Nguyen, Will Lennon<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA 2023 freight train derailment in rural Ohio corporate gives rise to a shocking new low in corporate maleficence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tTHE GRANDFATHER PUZZLE<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Ora DeKornfeld; Producers: Zsofia Paczolay, No\u00e9mi Veronika Szakonyi, M\u00e1t\u00e9 Artur Vincze<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tOra wants to better understand her aging grandfather before it\u2019s too late. When she travels to Hungary to see if she can unlock the mysteries of his defense mechanisms, she finds a world left behind that illuminates a deep appreciation for life as it is now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tLA TIERRA DEL VALOR (THE HOME OF THE BRAVE)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Cristina Costantini; Producers: Cristina Costantini, Alfie Koetter<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tIn the face of growing antipathy towards immigrants, Latina pop star NEZZA makes the bold choice to perform the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium in Spanish, sparking an outpouring of outrage, support, and discussion about freedom of speech and who decides what \u2018American\u2019 means.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tLISTEN<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Taliesin Black-Brown; Producers: Taliesin Black-Brown, Sam Davis, Greg Moga<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tAn Alaskan sound specialist works for preservation within two levels of loss \u2013 the fading songs of wildlife disappearing from the wilderness, as climate change threatens natural populations; and his mother\u2019s disappearing memory, as she slowly succumbs to dementia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tTHE OATH<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirectors: Liane Aviram, Louis Hollis; Producer: Liane Aviram<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDr Lina Qasem-Hassan, a Palestinian living and working in Israel, teaches medical ethics as well as practising as a physician \u2013 walking a tightrope of activism and professionalism while working through the trauma of her people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tONE LAST ORDER<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirectors: Lauren Defilippo, Sam Soko; Producers: Lauren Defilippo, Sam Soko, Amanda Pollak<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tAfter 37 years at Mac\u2019s Drive-Thru in Gainesville, Florida, sunny and beloved Sighle is retiring. As customers travel from near and far to say goodbye, this heartwarming portrait celebrates an everyday worker who always went above and beyond, and the joy and community one person can inspire.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tAN OPEN FIELD<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Teboho Edkins; Producers: Don Edkins, Carine Chichkowsky<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tOne hundred and fifty seven people died when a new Boeing 737 MAX crashed in Ethiopia in 2019. While Boeing callously deflects blame for their negligence, a family of one victim finds strength in gathering collective mourning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tOUTPOSTS \u2013 NOTHING HERE IS YOURS<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Hilla Medalia; Producers: Hilla Medalia, Sheila Nevins, Yael Melamed<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tIn the West Bank, Palestinian shepherd communities face escalating settler violence and displacement, while a group of Israeli activists stand in solidarity with shepherd communities as they struggle to remain on their land.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tTHE REVOLUTION AGAINST DEATH<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Joshua Oppenheimer; Producer: Signe Byrge S\u00f8rensen<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA sharp, provocative look at the anti-aging industry and our increasingly elaborate efforts to resist mortality.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tTHEY\u2019RE HERE<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirectors: Laura Poitras, Rachel Lauren Mueller; Producers: Rachel Lauren Mueller, Laura Poitras, Yoni Golijov<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA view of the evils of ICE through an organized resistance group of citizens in Minneapolis during the 2025-26 winter, using a unique cinematic language.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tTHE TUNERS<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Pawel Piotr Chorzepa; Producer: Joanna Chorzepa<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tBehind the scenes of Warsaw\u2019s Chopin Festival, a group of expert tuners vie to achieve the perfect pitch so that the champion pianist will win on their instrument.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tWATER COOLER<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector\/Producer: Emma V.F.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tIn the halls of NYC\u2019s immigration court, the casual chitchat of ICE agents waiting to arrest their unsuspecting targets stands in stark contrast to the horrors these detainees are likely to face.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tWINNER\u2019S CIRCLE<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tThe DOC NYC Winner\u2019s Circle for documentary features, introduced in 2019, highlights films that arrive at DOC NYC with significant awards pedigrees already in place. Past films shown in Winner\u2019s Circle that all went on to further acclaim include Writing with Fire, The Mole Agent, A House Made of Splinters, Hollywoodgate, In the Rearview, Bad Axe, Midnight Family, and Advocate. To qualify for inclusion in this category, films must have won a major award at a significant international or US film festival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tThis year\u2019s selections for Winner\u2019s Circle are:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tAMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: David Alvarado; Producers: David Alvarado, Lauren DeFilippo, Everett Katigbak, Amanda Pollak<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tAgainst political resistance and industry skepticism, Luis Valdez pushes Chicano storytelling forward, creating iconic works that challenge, celebrate, and expand America\u2019s story. Winner, Audience Award: U.S. Documentary and Festival Favorite Award, 2026 Sundance Film Festival<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tBUCKS HARBOR<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Pete Muller; Producers: Pete Muller, Nathan Golon, Noel Paul<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tStriking cinematography marks this observant, verite film about men in East Maine, the traditions of their elders, and their complex inner lives. Winner, Golden Eye Award for Best Documentary Film, 2026 Zurich Film Festival<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tCLOSURE<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Micha\u0142 Marczak; Producers: Monika Braid, R\u00e9mi Grellety, Micha\u0142 Marczak, Katarzyna Szczerba, Karolina Marczak<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA haunting portrait of what it means to seek closure that\u2019s a testament to parental love. Winner, Golden Alexander International Competition Award, 2026 Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tAN EYE FOR AN EYE<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirectors: Tanaz Eshaghian, Farzad Jafari; Producers: Christoph Jorg, Katayoon Arsanjani, Gelareh Kiazand, Joey Marra<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA tense examination of Iran\u2019s justice system and one family torn asunder by a legacy of abuse and mariticide, unfolding like a Shakespearean tragedy. Winner, Grand Prize Impact Documentary, 2026 Fipadoc<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tGIVE ME THE BALL!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirectors: Liz Garbus, Elizabeth Wolff; Producers: Liz Garbus, Elizabeth Wolff, Chris James, Dan Cogan, Dominic Crossley-Holland, Gentry Kirby<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tBillie Jean King, the iconic athlete who changed both the worlds of tennis and of women\u2019s athletics, offers new perspectives on her legacy and the state of the sports world. Winner, Audience Award \/ Best Documentary Feature, 2026 Provincetown International Film Festival<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tNUISANCE BEAR<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirectors: Gabriela Osio Vanden, Jack Weisman; Producers: Will N. Miller, Michael Code, Teddy Leifer, Jack Weisman, Gabriela Osio Vanden<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tThe modern clash between human beings and polar bears takes on an ironic meaning when an Inuit elder shares his perspectives on the ancient belief and customs of his people. Winner, U.S. Documentary: Grand Jury Prize, 2026 Sundance Film Festival<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tREHEARSALS FOR A REVOLUTION (NYC Premiere)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Pegah Ahangarani; Producers: Parnian Farnam, Pegah Ahangarani, Arash Ashtiani<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tCelebrated Iranian actor Pegah Ahangarani creates an essayistic documentary, weaving together home movies and news broadcasts to construct a vivid portrait of Iran\u2019s modern history in the four decades since the revolution. Winner, L\u2019\u0152il d\u2019or Documentary Award, 2026 Cannes Film Festival<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tSTEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirectors: Carl Deal, Tia Lessin; Producers: Carl Deal, Tia Lessin, Karen Ranucci, Diana Cohn, Caren Spruch<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tAmy Goodman of Democracy Now! pursues the news with integrity and dauntlessness, seeing independent journalism as a major force for good. Winner, Greg Gund Memorial Standing Up Competition, Cleveland International Film Festival; Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Social Justice Award Winner; audience awards at Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2025; Mill Valley Film Festival 2025; Woodstock Film Festival 2025, SIFF DocFest 2025; Palm Springs International Film Festival 2026; St. Louis International Film Festival 2025, and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tSELECTS ENCORE<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tSelects Encore showcases a selection of films that screened at DOC NYC Selects, the festival\u2019s ongoing screening series extension that runs annually from late winter through summer. The films chosen for Selects Encore represent works that continue to be present in the season\u2019s awards conversations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tThis year\u2019s selections for Selects Encore are:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDAYLIGHT<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Jon Kasbe; Producers: Jon Kasbe, Zoe Rogovin<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tServing a life sentence for murder, Joe Garcia finds unexpected refuge in Taylor Swift\u2019s lyrics. When an essay he writes about love and music goes viral, it cracks open the past and rekindles a connection, opening the door to a life and love he thought were lost forever.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA LIFE ILLUMINATED<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Tasha Van Zandt; Producers: Tasha Van Zandt, Sebastian Zeck, Jessica Harrop, Kathryn Everett<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA daring quest to document a bioluminescent phenomenon that could forever change how we understand life on Earth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tMANHOOD<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Daniel Lombroso; Producers: Kerry Mack, Rebecca Shaid<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tManhood explores shame, sex, and the fragile myths of American masculinity, with dark humor and unexpected empathy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tMARY OLIVER: SAVED BY THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector\/Producer: Sasha Waters<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tIf poetry had a pop icon, Mary Oliver would be it, and Sasha Waters\u2019 beguiling portrait is as poetic as its protagonist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tSCENES FROM THE DIVIDE<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Alison Klayman; Producers: Alison Klayman, Courtney Powell<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA fierce battle among American Jews over identity, history, and responsibility is revealed in the homes of New Yorkers on both sides of Zohran Mamdani\u2019s 2025 mayoral campaign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tTHEYDREAM<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: William D. Caballero; Producers: William D. Caballero, Brad Jones, Erin Ploss-Campoamor, Elaine Del Valle<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tA deeply personal documentary that examines the transformative nature of grief for a close-knit Puerto Rican family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tWHO MOVES AMERICA<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDirector: Yael Bridge; Producers: Yael Bridge, Jeremy Flood, Yoni Golijov, Mars Verrone<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tExamines the tense 2023 contract negotiations between UPS and its 340,000 unionized workers, as a microcosm for the larger struggles of labor justice in the U.S.A.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"DOC NYC announced its influential short lists Wednesday, often a reliable gauge of which documentaries are connecting with&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":373220,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[2401,9,56,63,65,64],"class_list":["post-373219","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-new-york-city","tag-doc-nyc","tag-new-york","tag-ny","tag-nyc","tag-nyc-headlines","tag-nyc-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/373219","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=373219"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/373219\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/373220"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=373219"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=373219"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=373219"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}