Looking to the sky in hope for a better day in Mars Roberge’s “Stars”
A group of homeless women must learn that a glimmer of hope is worth more than all the money in the world. The women of "Stars" are plagued by hardship, but lean on each other for survival and look to the stars in hope for a better day. See the feature film "Stars" on February 17 @9PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 11th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
"Raw Materials" is a coming-of-age story that faces sexuality, the church, family, and the constant pursuit of getting to know oneself. See the 33-minue short drama "Raw Materials" on February 21 @5PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 11th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
A broken old man and his grandson are jolted into a new reality and learn to find joy in "The Fragile King. See the feature film on February 21 @8:30PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 11th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
Keep Going: A Quiet Exploration of Disability and Selfhood in “Go Through the Dark”
Guanglin Xu is a player of the board game 'Go'. Demonstrating impressive skill at the age of 11, he also happens to be blind. Quietly, documentarian Yunhong Pu captures his story with intimacy and care. See the Documentary "Go Through The Dark" on February 18 @2:15PM at Cinema Village (22 East 12th Street) as part of New York City’s 11th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
An Aftermath Untold: How Black Mothers Are Building Their Communities Back from Police Brutality
What about brutality victims who keep their lives but lose much more? What about their families? "Black Mothers Love & Resist" is a film that goes beyond portraying the trauma that families face to teach communities about self-care and rebuilding. See the documentary feature film on Feb 18 @6:45PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 11th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
Reconciling what you deserve with the way the world actually operates in ‘Mother of Color’
A community organizer and single mother must make hard choices between her kids and her career. When she’s offered the chance to interview for a position that could change everything, she begins receiving mysterious messages from her ancestors and senses that something bigger is at play. See the feature film on Feb 22 @8:30PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 11th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
“Lost Cos” uses creativity and art to showcase the world of NYC cosplay
Haunted by her tortured childhood and the violent loss of the great love of her life, troubled dental assistant Eni finds escape in Los Cos, a mysterious underground club where cosplay and burlesque intertwine and heroes and villains blur the line between fantasy and reality. See the feature film on Feb 23 @8:30PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 11th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
Impactful Art, Meaningful Dialogue
Active participation, neutrality, abstinence. How do we participate in History? How do we deal with social issues, such as bigotry and hatred, when they do not directly resonate with us? How can art make a difference to our societies in promoting human rights protection? And how can we make the world a fairer place? See the documentary film on Feb 18 @12PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 11th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
Life is not only about being alive but about living your life to the fullest
Former beauty queen and senior citizen Solvej lives alone with her dog in a social housing area on the outskirts of Danish provincial town Viborg. Each day, she performs the same old routines roaming around on her scooter dealing her prescription drugs, dreaming of a world outside Viborg and reminiscing over old love letters from her past. When unforeseen circumstances bring her neighbor’s daughter into her life, an unlikely friendship forms and new hope for the future emerges. See the ...
Family, legacy, success, and textiles. Yes, textiles.
A story about the things that matter: Family, legacy, success, and textiles. Yes, textiles. Two estranged half-sisters form a complicated bond as they work together to retrieve their rare and precious inheritance, which their late father inexplicably leaves to the mysterious Marco. See the feature film on Feb 17 @5:15PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 11th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
A look at love throughout the ages in “The Seasons-Four Love Stories”
"The Seasons - Four Love Stories" offers an intimate, often funny and sometimes emotional series of stories which create a cohesive vision of love and relationships at different stages in life. See the feature film on Feb 19 @2:15PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 11th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
Unite and Fight Back to Keep New York a Special Place
NYC is rapidly gentrifying and pricing out the people and business that make New York, New York. But, things are not hopeless … It’s not defined by politicians. It's not defined by corporations. It’s defined by people uniting and fighting back. See the documentary "There Goes the Neighborhood as part of Documentary Day on Feb 18 @9PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 11th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
Finding a Healthy Place in the Magical World of Barbies in ‘Keeping Olivia’
Filmmaker Daphne Yeager Ostendorf deals with the loss of her daughter and husband through a stirring documentary about enduring love and processing grief. See the documentary "Keeping Olivia" as part of Documentary Day on Feb 18 @4:25PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 11th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
Documentarians Traverse The World of the Unburstable Beauty Bubble
A life-altering haircut was all it took for filmmaker Cheryl Bookout to decide on the subject of her next big documentary. That, and a gay father who owns a quaint, retro salon who is living his best life filled with love, art, music and adventure. Enter: The Beauty Bubble. See the documentary "Inside the Beauty Bubble" as part of Documentary Day on Feb 18 @12PM and Feb 22 @2:45PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 11th Annual ...
Alma Thomas and an Artist’s Journey Through a Colorful Life
Alma Thomas made many significant contributions in the 20th century art world with her use of color and unique style. See the documentary "Miss Alma Thomas: A Life in Color" as part of Documentary Day on September 26 @ 2:25PM and September 29 @3PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
Keep Kicking Against The Pricks – ‘Mister Sister’ relies on the support of his Queens
In "Mister Sister", a suicidal man from Milwaukee is given a second chance at life in NYC, working as a drag MC and learning courage from the caring LGBTQ+ community. See the glam film followed by a Q&A Session with the cast and director on September 30 @8:30PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
Discover the Liberating World of Female Domination in “A Wicked Eden”
Meet Goddess Alexandra Snow and learn what it takes to stay on top in the world of FemDom. Follow along as we get a behind-the-scenes look into the niche community of female fetish porn creators. See the documentary film "A Wicked Eden" on Documentary Day on September 25 @ 4:45PM at Cinema Village (22 East 12th Street) as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
Travel through India’s Hidden Gems & Discover Local Treasures in “This Beautiful Journey”
Follow Rohini Chandra as she explores the homeland of her parents through a travelers perspective, inviting us on an adventure to explore both the rustic and new India through fresh eyes. See the documentary film "This Beautiful Journey" on Documentary Day – September 25 @ 2:25PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
Old is the new young in “I’m an Electric Lampshade”
"I’m an Electric Lampshade" is a spirited docu-musical centered around a retired accountant’s path into a larger-than-life performer. The uncharacteristically deep-voiced late bloomer travels across the world reassessing life and his newfound talents. See the feature-length documentary film on September 25 @9:30PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
A Character In Search of An Author: Life Imitating Art in “Jesus Kid”
How far can a writer’s superego go when diving into the creative process? Aly Muritiba’s JESUS KID is a nightmarish comedy about a writer being forced to write what others’ want and an exploration of the existential relationship between author and character. See the North American premiere on September 24 @9:15PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival ...
