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By Christine Connallon For me, the end of summer is always tinged with sadness, but knowing DOC NYC is around the corner always brings back my energy. Walking through the Village as autumn leaves swirl around my sneakers, anticipating the slate of films ahead, has been a ritual of mine since the festival started well over a decade ago. Now in its 16th year, DOC NYC proved once again why it’s such an essential staple of the fall film season. Anchored at local indie landmarks l

A film by Sara Khaki & Mohammadreza Eyni By Christine Connallon The power of a great documentary is life-altering. It can open the mind, transport you to a city across the world and give you an intimate look into the life of someone you would never have crossed paths with otherwise. A festival like DOC NYC programs a slate of films designed to open doors and change perspective. Sometimes a film stays with you, long after the credits roll. CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS is that doc.

By Christine Connallon Although the heart of a documentary is rooted in facts, a good documentary expands a viewer’s horizons, drops an...

By Christine Connallon There are certain things you can count on each fall, like leaves cascading from the trees in autumnal hues, the...

By Christine Connallon The first ever hybrid DOC NYC festival was a rousing success, filling 19 days with 250 documentaries being...