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DOC NYC · 2015

DOC NYC 2015

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4 films · 1 review

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Can We Take A Joke?

Review preview for Can We Take A Joke?

It's not that there's no value to Balaker's argument, rather that the elision of alternative viewpoints and seriously challenging material undermines it and makes it look naive.

Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5
An exploration of outrage culture through the lens of stand-up comedy.

(Country: US; Year: 2015; Director: Ted Balaker; Stars: Gilbert Gottfried, Penn Jillette, Adam Carolla, Jim Norton, Heather McDonald, Lisa Lampanelli, Chris Lee)

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Feelings Are Facts: The Life Of Yvonne Rainer

Portrait of the influential dancer and choreographer.

(Country: US; Year: 2015; Director: Jack Walsh; Writer: Jack Walsh)

The Red Umbrella Diaries

Seven New York City based sex workers prepare to share their stories for one performance, live and on stage at Joe's Pub.

(Country: US; Year: 2014; Director: David Kornfield; Writer: David Kornfield; Stars: Audacia Ray)

She's The Best Thing In It

Character actor Mary Louise Wilson travels to her hometown of New Orleans to teach.

(Country: US; Year: 2015; Director: Ron Nyswaner; Stars: Mary Birdsong, Tyne Daly, Dave Davis, Valerie Harper, Lisa Joyce, Hope Leigh, Melissa Leo, Frances McDormand, Estelle Parsons, Charlotte Rae, Mary Louise Wilson, Doug Wright)