Wrapping up today’s preview of DOC NYC programming: Jock Docs, our focus on sports.
Jock Docs
BUNKER77
Director: Takuji Masuda
NYC PREMIERE
Heir to a sugar fortune and stepson of Clark Gable, Bunker Spreckels defied family expectations by embracing surf culture.
CHASING THE WIN
Directors: Laura Sheehy & Chris Ghelfi
NYC PREMIERE
When American thoroughbred Kinsale King comes out of nowhere to claim the Dubai Golden Shaheen, he and his trainer become instant celebrities.
CHEER UP (pictured above)
Director: Christy Garland
US PREMIERE
It’s not easy being the coach of the Ice Queens, Finland’s worst cheerleading team.
LIGHTS OF ROME
Director: Ali Khalid
WORLD PREMIERE
A group of young UAE footballers defy the odds on the international stage and secure a place to compete in the World Cup in Italy.
MR CHIBBS
Director: Jill Campbell
WORLD PREMIERE
Ten years after retirement from a career as a professional athlete, Kenny Anderson finds that basketball is easy, it’s life that’s hard.
ON THE MAP
Director: Dani Menkin
NYC PREMIERE
In 1977, Tel Aviv’s underdog Maccabi basketball team took on the Soviet Red Army team.
SUPERGIRL
Director: Jessie Auritt
NYC PREMIERE
Naomi seems like a typical Orthodox Jewish preteen, but she happens to be the strongest girl in the world.
SWIM TEAM
Director: Lara Stolman
NYC PREMIERE
The Jersey Hammerheads is a competitive swim team made up of a diverse group of teens on the autism spectrum.
THIS WAS THE XFL
Director: Charlie Ebersol
WORLD PREMIERE
Launched to fanfare in 2001, the XFL lasted only a single season, making up rules – and breaking them – as it went along.
Why You Should Attend:
This wide-ranging look at the world of athletic events – from extreme football and basketball to teenage powerlifting and swimming – will win over fans and neophytes alike.
More Info:
For full descriptions, a list of expected special guests, and to purchase tickets, click on the individual titles above, and follow links for ticketing, where still available. Or consider purchasing one of DOC NYC’s Pass options for access to a variety of programming.
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