2015 DOC NYC in Focus: Jock Docs

The second thematic section returning to DOC NYC for another year wraps up today’s 2015 preview: Jock Docs focuses on sports-themed films.

Jock Docs

BOUNCE: HOW THE BALL TAUGHT THE WORLD TO PLAY
Director: Jerome Thélia
NYC PREMIERE
A far-ranging exploration of the universal appeal of play as realized in the ubiquity and versatility of the ball.
Expected to attend: Director Jerome Thélia

GAME FACE
Director: Michiel Thomas
NYC PREMIERE
A transgender Mixed Martial Artist and a gay college basketball player struggle with living openly in the public eye.
Expected to attend: Director Michiel Thomas

THE GREAT ALONE
Director: Greg Kohs
NYC PREMIERE
Lance Mackey braves the Arctic wilderness for another chance at glory through the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Expected to attend: Director Greg Kohs, Subject Lance Mackey

THE LEGEND OF SWEE’ PEA
Director: Benjamin May
WORLD PREMIERE
NYC playground basketball legend Lloyd “Swee’ Pea” Daniels was a top college recruit until a drug bust.
Expected to attend: Director Benjamin May

LUCHA LIBRE
Directors: Alex Hammond & Ian Markiewicz
US PREMIERE
An entertaining look at Mexico’s Lucha Libre, where masked wrestlers wage a battle between good and evil.
Expected to attend: Directors Alex Hammond and Ian Markiewicz, Subjects Shocker and Jon Strongman (11/13 only)

SPEED SISTERS
Director: Amber Fares
US PREMIERE
The Middle East’s first all-female Arab race car team overcomes checkpoints and expectations to become role models.
Expected to attend: Director Amber Fares, Subject Noor Daoud

Why You Should Attend:
From an intriguing consideration of how and why we play to profiles of determined athletes across a range of disciplines – MMA, basketball, sled dog racing, pro wrestling, and race car driving – our sports strand appeals to all viewers, whether they’re die-hard fans or not.

More Info:
To purchase tickets, click on the individual titles above, and follow links for ticketing, where available. Or consider purchasing one of DOC NYC’s Pass options for access to a variety of programming.