DOC NYC 2021

‘The First Wave’ puts you in the middle of a NY hospital to experience the horror and human cost of the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Once Upon a Time in Uganda is a heartfelt documentary about the artistic passion and filmmaking magic behind Uganda’s Wakaliwood.

Debbie Lum’s ‘Try Harder!’ is an honest and endearing look into the pressures of students trying to enroll in the college of their dreams.

Lucy Walker’s new documentary, Bring Your Own Brigade, explores the brutality and human consequences of the 2018 Camp Fire in California.

‘Omara’ director Hugo Pérez talks about his charming documentary of legendary Cuban singer Omara Portuondo and her importance in Afro Latinx identity.

With charm and wit, Listening to Kenny G tries to answer a simple question: Why is legendary musician Kenny G such a hated artist?

Tales about journalistic integrity, global warming, identity, and colonization to watch out for at DOC NYC 2021.