De Niro Introduces Musk Documentary in Manhattan
Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal joined a Sunday screening of Alex Gibney's Musk at the Crosby Hotel.
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New York City Documentary News
Coverage of documentary in New York City focuses on non-fiction film releases, streaming premieres and the public impact of new productions. It tracks works debuting in the city's theaters and on major digital platforms.
Recent news
November 3, 2026
Documentary 58th Screens at Maysles in New YorkThe film follows Reynafe Castillo's long fight for recognition of her father as a victim of the Maguindanao massacre.
October 28, 2026
Bronx Documentary Center to Host Harvey Wang ExhibitionA retrospective of photographs and films by the Queens-born artist opens in the Bronx on November 13.
October 27, 2026
Soul Patrol Documentary to Open at IFC CenterThe award-winning film depicting a historic Black special operations unit begins its theatrical release in New York.
October 22, 2026
New Documentary Restores Lost Harlem Renaissance FootageDavid Greaves releases a long-unfinished film featuring a historic 1972 gathering of cultural icons.
October 22, 2026
Ashland Documentary to Premiere at DOC NYC FestivalThe 91-minute documentary directed by Wyatt Maw will debut in New York City on November 14.
October 21, 2026
Rate It X Documentary Receives 4K RestorationA new restoration of the 1986 film Rate It X prepares for a theatrical run at the IFC Center in New York.
October 20, 2026
Hummingbird Paints Fragrant Songs to Premiere at DOC NYCThe 90-minute documentary on artist Sara Flores will debut in New York City on November 11, 2026.
October 20, 2026
Cate Blanchett to Host Film Forum Premiere on Nov 11The Academy Award-winning actress will lead the New York debut of five short films funded by the Displacement Film Fund.
October 20, 2026
Documentary To Kill a Nazi Premieres in New YorkThe film explores the life of Michel Cojot, a French survivor who helped resolve the 1976 Entebbe hostage crisis.
October 20, 2026
John Wilson Films Harry Styles Residency DocumentaryFilmmaker John Wilson is documenting the singer's record-breaking thirty-show run at Madison Square Garden.
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Coverage takes in political documentaries sparking debate, behind-the-scenes reporting on nature and true-crime films, and filmmaker retrospectives. It reaches across the city and the communities around it where screenings and industry events occur. New York City provides a distinct backdrop for the subjects of many films, often influencing how local audiences respond to national social issues. The release schedule is heavily seasonal, with major festivals and award seasons driving the volume of news.