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DOC NYC · 2018

DOC NYC 2018

Wild Life

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7 films · 3 reviews

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The Ancient Woods

Study of an old growth forest in Lithuania.

(Country: Lithuania, Estonia, Germany; Year: 2017; Director: Mindaugas Survila)

NYC premiere

The Cat Rescuers

Review preview for The Cat Rescuers

There's a lot of interesting psychology to explore here.

Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
Volunteer rescuers who help feral and abandoned cats in Brooklyn.

(Country: US; Year: 2017; Director: Rob Fruchtman, Steve Lawrence; Stars: Stuart Siet, Claire Corey, Latonya 'Sassee' Walker, Tara Green, Stuart Siet, Claire Corey, Latonya 'Sassee' Walker, Tara Green)

NYC premiere

Elephant Path/Njaia Njoku

Documentary about efforts in the Central African Republic to save the country's last wild herd of forest elephants from poachers.

(Country: US, Central African Republic, Israel; Year: 2017; Director: Todd McGrain)

NYC premiere

Fire On The Hill: The Cowboys Of South Central

Urban cowboys find joy and purpose among the horses of the Hill, the last public stable in South Central LA.

(Country: US; Year: 2018; Director: Brett Fallentine)

NYC premiere

For The Birds

Review preview for For The Birds

Following the couple over several months, this documentary takes us through heartbreak and on to what is, ultimately, a surprisingly hopeful place.

Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
A portrait of a woman whose love of birds puts her in a legal custody battle.

(Country: US; Year: 2018; Director: Richard Miron)

NYC premiere

Of Fish And Foe

Review preview for Of Fish And Foe

Whilst Heathcote's film doesn't always flatter, it does succeed in capturing a disappearing lifestyle at a critical point in history.

Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
Study of one of Scotland's last salmon fishing families as they find themselves accused of welfare violations.

(Country: UK; Year: 2018; Director: Heike Bachelier, Andy Heathcote)

US premiere

Stars In The Sky: A Hunting Story

Exploration of hunting.

(Country: US; Year: 2018; Director: Steven Rinella)

World premiere