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DOC NYC · 2018

DOC NYC 2018

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Programme

6 films

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Care To Laugh

A documentary about a young man working hard to try and become a successful stand-up comic at the same time as caring for his elderly parents.

(Country: US; Year: 2018; Director: Julie Getz; Stars: Jesus Trejo)

NYC premiere

Crafting An Echo

The Martha Graham Dance Company commissions famed choreographer Andonis Foniadakis to create a new piece, but when Andonis’s fluid, improvisational style collides with Graham’s traditional structure, drama ensues.

(Country: US; Year: 2018; Director: Marco Williams; Stars: Andonis Foniadakis)

World premiere

The Ice King

The story of skating and ballet legend John Curry.

(Country: UK; Year: 2018; Director: James Erskine; Stars: John Curry)

NYC premiere

Olympia

A profile of Olympia Dukakis, exploring her past and following her on a trip to Greece.

(Country: US; Year: 2018; Director: Harry Mavromichalis; Stars: Olympia Dukakis)

World premiere

We Are Not Princesses

During a theatre workshop in a Lebanese refugee camp, four Syrian women discover they have a lot in common with the ancient Greek heroine, Antigone, and experience freedoms forbidden in their homeland.

(Country: UK, US; Year: 2018; Director: Bridgette Auger, Itab Azzam)

World premiere

When Arabs Danced

An exploration of the Arab world's long and varied history of dance, also profiling modern figures who defy convention.

(Country: Belgium; Year: 2018; Director: Jawad Rhalib)

NYC premiere