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‘The Pearl’ & ‘Supergirl’ Are Hidden Gems Worth Discovering [DOC NYC Review]

November 17, 2016 3:59 pm

DOC NYC winds down today, but there are always plenty of films to mark down and keep on your radar for when they screen near you. Spanning across three venues including the IFC Center, the SVA Theatre and the C...

‘Le Concours’ Is An Unfocused & Unpolished Look At An Esteemed French Film School [DOC NYC Review]

Oktay Ege Kozak

November 16, 2016 3:31 pm

Reviews

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It’s ironic that "Le Concours" (“The Graduation”), a documentary that details a strict film school that demands an airtight and perfectionist grasp of cinema from its students, is a sloppily edited, horribly pa...

Doc ‘Mr. Chibbs’ Is A Minor Key Look At The Midlife Crisis Of Basketball Star Kenny Anderson [DOC NYC Review]

Gary Garrison

November 14, 2016 1:42 pm

Reviews

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In 2014, former NBA All-Star Kenny Anderson traveled to North Korea with enfant terrible Dennis Rodman to play an exhibition basketball game. The event, which was billed as “basketball diplomacy,” was really ju...

DOC NYC Exclusive: The Streets Are Prison In Clip From ‘The Nine’

Edward Davis

November 11, 2016 1:45 pm

News

Those living on society's margins don't often get their voices heard, but Katy Grannan turns her camera on those struggling with the day-to-day in her documentary "The Nine." And slated to screen soon at DOC NY...

DOC NYC Exclusive: The Iconic Irish Revolutionary Transitions From Soldier To Artist In Clip From ‘Bobby Sands: 66 Days’

Edward Davis

November 11, 2016 11:22 am

News

Irish revolutionary Bobby Sands is probably best known in the contemporary context of Michael Fassbender's performance as the activist in Steve McQueen's terrific "Hunger." But Sands' story is so much more, and...

DOC NYC Exclusive: Clip From ‘Sacred’ Captures A Fertility Ceremony

Edward Davis

November 10, 2016 11:19 am

News

When religion makes headlines, it's usually because its being used as a political bargaining chip, or being discussed in the context of fundamentalist behavior. But for millions and millions of people faith pla...

DOC NYC Exclusive: Trailer For ‘Care’ Takes A Compassionate Look At Home Care Workers

Edward Davis

November 9, 2016 11:49 am

Trailers

While it's not quite a taboo subject of conversation, there is a lack of dialogue about the complexities of caring for the elderly. Particularly when attentive, patient, compassionate, round-the-clock home care...