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Documentary

Sabbath Queen

A serious, soul-searching documentary exploring the continuous burdens and evolving faith of a queer rabbi.

Dusty & Stones

Two cousins/country artists from Swaziland land in America in this heartening documentary.

Dahomey

What might appear to be a straightforward documentary about a recent political event is, in fact, a deeply poetic story.

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin

A wondrous, if not heartbreaking, story about a life lived to the fullest in the most unorthodox way.

Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat

When, during the Cold War, the U.S. State Department recruited jazz luminaries as de facto ambassadors for democracy.

A New Kind of Wilderness

A sensitively drawn, intimate family portrait.

Black Box Diaries

An intimate documentary that is succinct, cohesive, and striking in the way it captures events as they unfold.

Afternoons of Solitude, Apocalypse in the Tropics, Pepe | NYFF 2024

These standout films that are still awaiting distribution.

Piece by Piece

The life and career of musician Pharrell Williams, relayed entirely through animated Legos.