VULTURE PROUDLY SUPPORTS DOC NYC 2016 AMERICA’s lARGEST DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL Welcome 4 Staff & Sponsors 8 Galas 12 Special Events 15 Visionaries Tribute 18 Viewfinders 20 Metropolis 24 American Perspectives 29 International Perspectives 33 True Crime 36 DEVOURING TV AND FILM. Science Nonfiction 38 Art & Design 40 @DOCNYCfest ALL DAY. EVERY DAY. Wild Life 43 Modern Family 44 Behind the Scenes 46 Schedule 51 Jock Docs 55 Fight the Power 58 Sonic Cinema 60 Shorts 63 DOC NYC U 68 Docs Redux 71 Short List 73 DOC NYC Pro 83 Film Index 100 Map, Pass and Ticket Information 102 #DOCNYC WELCOME WELCOME LET THE DOCS BEGIN! DOC NYC, America’s Largest Documentary hoarders and obsessives, among other Festival, has returned with another eight days fascinating subjects. of the newest and best nonfiction programming to entertain, illuminate and provoke audiences Building off our world premiere screening of in the greatest city in the world. Our seventh Making A Murderer last year, we’ve introduced edition features more than 250 films and panels, a new t rue CriMe section. Other fresh presented by over 300 filmmakers and thematic offerings include SceC i N e special guests! NONfiCtiON, engaging looks at the worlds of science and technology, and a rt & T HE C ITY OF N EW Y ORK , profiles of artists. These join popular O FFICE OF THE M AYOR This documentary feast takes place at our Design N EW Y ORK, NY 10007 familiar venues in Greenwich Village and returning sections: animal-focused THEl wi D Chelsea. The IFC Center, the SVA Theatre and life, unconventional MODerN faMilY Cinepolis Chelsea host our film screenings, while portraits, cinephile celebrations Behi ND the sCeNes, sports-themed JCO k DO s, November 10, 2016 Cinepolis Chelsea once again does double duty activism-oriented , music as the home of DOC NYC PrO, our panel f iGht the POwer and masterclass series for professional and doc strand Son iC CiNeMa and doc classic aspiring documentary filmmakers. DOC NYC showcase DCO s reDux. PrO expands this year to include additional Dear Friends: programming on the weekends, the introduction aM eriCaN PersPeCtives offers stories of our all-day Pitch Perfect event and more from around the country, from portraits of It is a great pleasure to join the IFC Center in welcoming everyone to the DOC NYC opportunities for filmmakers to network in our women veterans to an endearing relationship Film Festival. between a grandfather and granddaughter. And PrO Lounge. New York has always been at the forefront in the making of creative content, and we are In terNatiONal PersPeCtives takes proud of the vital role that our city plays in supporting the film industry. There is no other place We’re thrilled to present our strongest lineup of a spin around the world, spotlighting spiritual that offers filmmakers more energy, talent, and inspiration than the five boroughs, and thanks to films yet: practices, cave divers, peace negotiators and the efforts of the Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment and events like the DOC NYC Film the migrant crisis. Festival, we are supporting even more artists in their creative efforts. Currently in its seventh Our Galas include Opening Night, Citizen year, DOC NYC has captivated audiences with thought-provoking and inspiring documentaries. Jane: Battle for the City, the perfect way to Finally, catch up on our picks for the 15 best So much more than just screenings, this event offers panels for established and aspiring kick off the festival; and Closing Night, Chasing docs of 2016 in our celebrated s hOrt list. filmmakers, discussions with leaders in media and business, and opportunities for visitors to make lasting connections within our city. I applaud the IFC Center and its supporters for Trane, a portrait of jazz pioneer John Coltrane. continuing to share with all of us the incredible power of documentary storytelling. To make the most of DOC NYC, check out our Sp eCial eveNts celebrate Pulitzer winners, festival pass options. The All-Access Pass lets On behalf of the City of New York, I offer my best wishes for a terrific festival and honor resilience in the face of tragedy and audiences take it all in, while the DOC NYC PrO continued success. provide insight into music creativity. Pass gives filmmakers access to eight days of professional development. For details, see p. 102. DOC NYC’s competition sections - Sincerely, Keep up with all the latest festival news v iewfiNDers, highlighting distinct directorial visions; MetrO OP lis, for one-of-a-kind on our website, DOCNYC.net, or our New York stories; and shOrt - feature Twitter, Facebook and Instagram feeds at Bill de Blasio beekeepers, soccer fans, Mormon feminists, DOCNYCfest. Mayor treasure hunts, celebrity photographers, raphaela Neihausen Thom Powers Basil Tsiokos Executive Director Artistic Director Director of Programming @Raphaellochka @ThomPowers @1Basil1 4 5 WELCOME WELCOME November 2016 THE COUNCIL Dear Friends, OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK November 2016 MELISSA MARK-VIVERITO CITY HALL TELEPHONE Welcome to the Documentary Film Festival. NEW YORK, NY 10007 (212) 788-7210 Dear Friends, SPEAKER The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment proudly supports the DOC NYCand congratulates its Welcome to DOC NYC. organizers on the greatsuccess as one of New York’s premiere destinations for award-winning films! It is especiallyThe Mayor’s significant Office of that Media the DOCand Entertainment NYC calls New proudly York supports City its home.DOC NYC The Cityand congratulatesis a thriving centerits organizers on the great success as one of New York’s premiere destinations for award-winning films! of media and entertainment and home to innovative storytellers and content creators who are adding new perspectives to the media landscape. The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment supports media in It is especially significant that the DOC NYC calls New York City its home. The City is a thriving its many forms through our Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, a one-stop shop for all production November 10-17, 2016 center of media and entertainment and home to innovative storytellers and content creators who are needs in New York City, and NYC Media, the official TV, radio, and online network of the City of New adding new perspectives to the media landscape. The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment York. supports media in its many forms through our Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, a one-stop Dear Festival Attendees: shop for all production needs in New York City, and NYC Media, the official TV, radio, and online Each year we work with the hundreds of film, television, digital, and commercial projects that film on network of the City of New York. location in the five boroughs. Productions have access to the “Made in NY” Discount Card, which On behalf of the New York City Council, welcome to the 2016 DOC NYC festival! providesEach discounts year we atwork more with than the 1,200 hundreds local of businesses. film, television, We also digital, offer and educational commercial and projects workforce that film developmenton location programs, in the fivesuch boroughs. as our ongoing Productions “Made have in NY”access Talk to the series, “Made which in NY” welcomes Discount industry Card, As America’s largest documentary film festival, DOC NYC is illustrative of what makes professionalswhich provides from a varietydiscounts of atfields more to than share 1,200 firsthand local businesses. knowledge We about also their offer careers educational with andstudents and New York City so great: our diversity and the many compelling personal narratives that interestedworkforce New Yorkers. development The “Madeprograms, in NY”such Marketingas our ongoing Credit “Made program in NY” offers Talk promotional series, which support welcomes for together make up the story of New York. those projectsindustry professionalsin which at least from 75% a variety of the of film fields was to producedshare firsthand in New knowledge York City. about their careers with students and interested New Yorkers. The “Made in NY” Marketing Credit program offers With over 250 films and events presented by over 300 filmmakers and special guests in We welcomepromotional you tosupport visit our for websitethose projects – www.nyc.gov/film in which at least – 75% and offollow the film us onwas Twitter produced – @madeinny in New York – 2016, this year’s DOC NYC is sure to inspire and engage audience goers from around the and discoverCity. everything New York City has to offer the creative community. globe, and I hope everyone has a wonderful time. Enjoy Wethe welcomefestival! you to visit our website – www.nyc.gov/film – and follow us on Twitter – @madeinny Special thanks as well to all of the staff and volunteers who have helped make DOC NYC – and discover everything New York City has to offer the creative community. such a huge hit these past several years. Sincerely,Enjoy the festival! Enjoy! Sincerely, Sincerely, Julie Menin, Commissioner Mayor’sJulie Office Menin, of Commissioner Media and Entertainment MELISSA MARK-VIVERITO Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Speaker 6 7 THANK YOU DOC NYC is grateful to its sponsors THANK YOU for their generosity and support. IFe C C Nter staff Senior Vice President & General Manager: John Vanco Vice President of Programs & Promotions: Harris Dew Director of Operations: Griffith Iffith LEADERSHIP SPONSOR Promotions and Ticketing Coordinator: Sarah Mankoff Operations and Administrative Coordinator: Asha Phelps Theater Managers: Ashley Seitz, Tashika Harrigan, Laura Huzzy, Ezra Stead, Todd Verow Membership & Merchandise Coordinator: Elizabeth Trussell Web Team: Nicole Baer, Alex Bershaw, Michael Cagnazzi, Brian Fegter, Heather Lanzetta, R obyn Overstreet DOC NYC teaM Executive Director: raphaela Neihausen MAJOR SPONSORS Artistic Director: Thom Powers Director of Programming: Basil Tsiokos Shorts & DOC NYC U Programmer: Opal H.