Skip to main content

DOC NYC · 2020

DOC NYC 2020

American Perspectives

Programme

9 films · 1 review

Jump to a film

Chasing Childhood

Consideration of the state of childhood in the modern world and hte disappearaence of "free play".

(Country: US; Year: 2020; Director: Margaret Munzer Loeb, Eden Wurmfeld; Writer: Mark Becker; Stars: Lenore Skenazy, Peter Gray, Lenore Skenazy, Peter Gray)

Dear Santa

Review preview for Dear Santa

Somehow managing to tell its whole story in a way that families can watch together without anyone becoming disillusioned, Dear Santa is skilfully constructed, pacy and entertaining throughout.

Jennie Kermode · 5 out of 5
The story of the United States Postal Service Operation Santa programme that aims to make children's wishes come true.

(Country: US; Year: 2020; Director: Dana Nachman; Writer: Dana Nachman)

Full review

The Dilema Of Desire

A film about female desire, gender politics, and sexuality.

(Country: US; Year: 2020; Director: Maria Finitzo)

For The Love Of Rutland

Rutland, Vermont, once a prosperous American town, is now ravaged by drugs, poverty, and a diminishing population. When the mayor attempts to welcome 100 Syrian refugees, communal discord erupts over resources and civic priorities. This documentary follows the story of a woman who took a stand of empathy for others.

(Country: US; Year: 2020; Director: Jennifer Maytorena Taylor)

Hamtramck, USA

Formerly a solid Polish Catholic town, Hamtramck, MI is America’s first majority Muslim city. During one election cycle, popular incumbent Karen Majewski faces Muslim challenger Mohammed Hassan for mayor, and the typically harmonious, culturally commingling community begins to split along ethnic lines

(Country: US; Year: 2020; Director: Justin Feltman, Razi Jafri)

The Oil War

Iconoclastic historian Andrew Bacevich delivers an anti-colonial critique of US foreign policy in the Middle East, informed by his long career in the Army.

(Country: US; Year: 2020; Director: David Schisgall)

The Place That Makes Us

Youngstown, Ohio, once a booming steel and mining town, is now the epitome of post-industrial decline. This documentary focuses on activists working to make life better for residents.

(Country: US; Year: 2020; Director: Karla Murthy)

Restaurant Hustle 2020: All On The Line

Chronicling the impact of the pandemic on the restaurant industry.

(Country: US; Year: 2020; Director: Frank Matson)

Women In Blue

After a high-profile police shooting rocks the Minneapolis Police department, its first female chief is forced to resign. Women in Blue takes a look at policing in America, as it follows the stories of the women officers who carry on the effort to reform the department and restore trust in the community.

(Year: 2020; Director: Deirdre Fishel; Stars: Nekima Levy-Pounds, Alice White, Janee Harteau, Melissa Chiodo, Erin Grabosky, Nekima Levy-Pounds, Alice White, Janee Harteau, Melissa Chiodo, Erin Grabosky)