2015 DOC NYC in Focus: Docs Redux

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Docs Redux

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GIMME SHELTER (1970)
Directors: Albert Maysles, David Maysles, & Charlotte Zwerin

45th anniversary screening, in memory of Al Maysles. A portrait of the Rolling Stones becomes a disturbing record of a notorious concert.

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HIGH ON CRACK STREET: LOST LIVES IN LOWELL (1995)
Directors: Jon Alpert, Maryann DeLeo, & Richard Farrell

20th anniversary screening, in conjunction with Alpert’s Lifetime Achievement Award at DOC NYC’s Visionaries Tribute. The documentary that inspired The Fighter focuses on three addicts.
Expected to Attend: Jon Alpert

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SISTERS IN LAW (2005)
Director: Kim Longinotto

10th anniversary screening, in conjunction with Longinotto’s Robert and Anne Drew Award at DOC NYC’s Visionaries Tribute. Two fierce and feisty women challenge tradition in Cameroon through their legal work.
Expected to attend: Director Kim Longinotto

Why You Should Attend:
We introduced this section last year to give us a chance to introduce or re-acquaint audiences with classic nonfiction from the past. Docs Redux also gives us the chance to celebrate the work of some of our Visionaries Tribute honorees.

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.

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