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DOC NYC · 2022

DOC NYC 2022

Galas

Programme

3 films

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The Conspiracy

It’s an insidious, centuries-old conspiracy theory that continues to rear its ugly head today: Jews have a secret international plot to control the world. How do such preposterous ideas get started, and why do they flourish?

(Country: US; Year: 2022; Director: Maxim Pozdorovkin)

Closing gala. World premiere

Gumbo Coalition

National social justice leaders Marc Morial of National Urban League and Janet Murguía of UnidosUS join forces to fight structural racism amid a troubling resurgence of white supremacy in the Trump era.

(Country: US; Year: 2022; Director: Barbara Kopple)

Centrepiece gala. World premiere

Maya And The Wave

A documentary following world-champion Brazilian surfer Maya Gabeira, who battles against monster waves as well as chauvinism in the field of competitive surfing.

(Year: 2022; Director: Stephanie Johnes; Writer: Fernando Gabeira, Maya Gabeira, Yamê Reis; Stars: Maya Gabeira)

Opening gala. US premiere