DOCFEST ‘21

This year, the J-School will showcase four films from the Documentary Specialization class of 2021. Over the past year, these 9 filmmakers have crafted stories that show the importance of community, family, and perseverance during these uncertain times. Register now and join us for an online screening on December 4th.

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THE FILMS

Seasons

Directed by Gabriella Canal and Michael Fearon

Screens live at 1:10 pm on Saturday, Dec. 4

Q&A with filmmakers to follow

A matriarchal Korean family farm navigates an uncertain future.

Ripples In Red Hook

Directed by Ify Ezinwa and Sara Hopkins

Screens live at 1:55 pm on Saturday, Dec. 4

Q&A with filmmakers to follow

Following the legacy laid by their mentor, two promising young dancers must beat the odds to keep their community connected.

Stay The Course

Directed by Teresa Cebrián Aranda and Mariel Rodriguez-McGill

Screens live at 2:45 pm on Saturday, Dec. 4

Q&A with filmmakers to follow

Venturing onto the river in a wooden rowboat becomes a launching point for a group of South Bronx youth.

Bad Lesbian

Directed by Ava Palmo, Madeline Johnson and Olivia Muse.

Screens live at 3:40 pm on Saturday, Dec. 4

Q&A with filmmakers to follow

Olivia set out to make a film for other survivors of LGBTQ+ domestic abuse. What she didn’t expect was how much she needed it, too.