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Grateful to our partners at @bafta.org New York for joining us in hosting a lovely cocktail reception during this year’s festival. Swipe through to explore a few highlights from this lovely event.
November 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Congratulations to all of the films that took awards home yesterday! Explore this roundup of just a few images of award-winners in the wild at DOC NYC over the past two weeks 👏

Learn more about the award-winners:
www.docnyc.net/news/2025-aw...
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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The 2025 Audience Award goes to THE PINK PILL: SEX, DRUGS & WHO HAS CONTROL. 🏆

Watch Online Thru 11/30
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November 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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🏆 The 2025 DOC NYC Shorts Competition Grand Jury Prize goes to A VIEW FROM HOME, “blending humor and sharp editing, it transforms simple moments into a witty reflection on human connection and memory.” Watch it online thru 13/30 at:
www.docnyc.net/film/shorts-...
November 24, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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🏆 The 2025 DOC NYC Kaleidoscope Competition Grand Jury Prize goes to SHIFTING BASELINES, “its striking black-and-white cinematography and bold artistic choices draw the viewer into a story that feels both urgent and universal.” Watch it online thru 11/30 at:
www.docnyc.net/film/shiftin...
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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🏆 The 2025 DOC NYC Metropolis Competition Grand Jury Prize goes to ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE. “It invites reflection rather than easy answers, revealing how friendship, place, and persistence shape a life’s work” Watch it online thru 11/30 at:
www.docnyc.net/film/artists...
November 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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🏆 The 2025 DOC NYC U.S. Competition Grand Jury Prize goes to TRACES OF HOME. “With tenderness and courage, the filmmaker uses the camera as a tool for reconciliation that bridges generations and cultures.” Watch it online thru 11/30 at:
www.docnyc.net/film/traces-...
November 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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🏆 The 2025 DOC NYC International Competition Grand Jury Prize goes to IMAGO. “...Each frame feels intentional and emotionally charged, inviting viewers into a Chechen community seldom seen on screen". Watch it online thru 11/30 at: www.docnyc.net/film/imago/
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Co-directors Jennifer Ash Rudick and Amanda Benchley at the NYC Premiere of PRETTY DIRTY: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MARILYN MINTER.

Watch online: www.docnyc.net/film/pretty-...
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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We had the pleasure of interviewing director/writer/editor Matylda Kawka, director of photography Marcin Kapron, and film protagonist Allie Brashears and Joseph Schneier at the NYC Premiere of MY SUNNYSIDE.

Watch this heartfelt story online until 11/30: www.docnyc.net/film/my-sunn...
November 24, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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We recently had the pleasure of speaking to TV icon Sonia Manzano at NYC Premiere STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON.

Watch online now thru 11/30: www.docnyc.net/film/street-...
November 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Check out today’s top ten most popular films out of over 200 titles now streaming at www.docnyc.net through Nov 30:

🎥ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
🎥THE BIG CHEESE
🎥BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY
🎥CREEDE U.S.A.
🎥EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU FOR MONEY
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November 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Let's escape the cold with these coastal-set documentary films, welcome in the heat and explore these films below:
November 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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We had a wondrous closing night film with Director Ivy Meeropol's ASK E. JEAN featuring special guest - E. Jean! The two share the power of this uplifting tale, a cheeky reminder to smile in the face of adversity.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this momentous evening!
November 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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Another year of the in-person DOC NYC Festival has come to an end. That was too fast! What was your favorite documentary or moment at the festival? Tag a friend below and let us know 🎥

The fun doesn't stop there! Explore our online festival at docnyc.net.
November 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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We had the chance to chat with film icon Richard Gere about the recent film he is executive producing, WISDOM OF HAPPINESS, at the Visionaries Tribute Luncheon. Thank you for joining us!

Watch more documentaries online now at docnyc.net.
November 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Stream 200+ docs from anywhere in the U.S. for the next 10 days! Our Online Film Pass is 50% off for 48 hours — now $125 (was $250). Grab yours before Sunday at 12pm ET to unlock the full lineup.

Featured image: KING HAMLET

Get your Online Film Pass now! 2025.docnyc.net/OnlineFilmPass
November 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Check out today’s top ten most popular films now streaming at www.docnyc.net through Nov 30:

🎥ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
🎥THE BIG CHEESE FILM
🎥EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU FOR MONEY
🎥FUGS FILM
🎥KING HAMLET
November 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Use this post to celebrate LGBTQIA+ filmmaking! Drop your must-see documentaries highlighting LGBTQIA+ stories in this thread.

We’ll start - explore these 4 films streaming now through 11/30 & explore more stories like this at docnyc.net. 🏳️‍🌈
November 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Director Elaine Epstein and New York Sate assemblywoman Amy Paulin joined us during the Q&A of the NYC Premiere for ARREST THE MIDWIFE, highlighting the importance of supporting expecting mothers and natural births despite our jarred medical system.

Watch online: www.docnyc.net/film/arrest-...
November 20, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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Director Alan Berliner of BENITA shares the beauty of filmmaking as a powerful tool to honor one's life after their passing, as in this documentary about his friend and student filmmaker Benita Raphan.

Thank you for joining us for the world premiere!
November 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Racial justice isn't just a movement; it's the lens that these directors used to tell the truth. Explore these films below:
November 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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DOC NYC Alumni Ben Proudfoot joined us on the red carpet at the Visionaries Tribute Luncheon, discussing the incredible archive behind the story of THE EYES OF GHANA.

Watch online now until 11/30: www.docnyc.net/film/the-eye...
November 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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We had such a wonderful time at the world premiere of THE MERCHANTS OF JOY at this year's fest + a fabulous afterparty filled with exquisite details!

Watch the film on @primevideo.bsky.social on December 1st to get ready for the season. Co-presented by @primevideo.bsky.social.
November 20, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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We spoke with Bun B and director Glynn Turman at our special event for Peacock’s HIGH HORSE: THE BLACK COWBOY, exec-produced by Jordan Peele’s @monkeypawfilms.bsky.social.

Premiering Nov 20 on Peacock, don’t miss the real story of the Black cowboy.
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM