THE WHITE HOUSE EFFECT

WORLD PREMIERE After decades in prison, Todd Scott, Chad Campbell, and Carlos Rebollo navigate the complex bureaucracy of the parole system and deal with its psychological toll. All three men, incarcerated as teens, wrestle with the weight of their crimes, questioning how they can appropriately express their deep remorse to a parole board that will determine whether they are released. Featuring access to intimate parole interviews, these difficult stories take us into an under-examined aspect of the prison system, begging the question: Is true rehabilitation possible? - Brandon Harrison

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director and producer Ricki Stern, director and producer Jesse Sweet, film subject Sabrina Scott, film subject Rhiya Trivedi, film subject Rochelle Swartz, and film subject Carlos Rebollo.


All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

NYC PREMIERE This harrowing documentary embeds with three Trump supporters—a new father, a conservative Latino ex-military, and a Proud Boy—leading up to and following the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. The film chillingly captures the raw, unsettling scenes of the rioters, steeped in pro-Trump zeal. Through rallies touting MAGA values and conspiracy theories, we witness first-hand the far right’s fervent mission to reclaim “their country.” A timely film that is both sobering and revelatory. - Karen McMullen

The first and second screening will be followed by a Q&A with director & producer Michael Premo and producer Rachel Falcone.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

WORLD PREMIERE Linda and Carla each care for their beloved spouses who are living with Lewy body dementia. Eager to learn and share information with others, Linda starts a podcast with Curry, who has the disease, and a community of support groups begins to grow. Linda and Jim decide to go on an epic road trip, and Carla quits her job to devote her time to Patrick. As life becomes overwhelming, their online support group is a lifeline. Intimate, raw, and full of life, this moving portrait gracefully explores the stark realities of caregiving. - Ruth Somalo

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with film subject Linda Szypula, film subject Carla Preyer, director Deirdre Fishel, and editor Flavia de Souza.


All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

NYC PREMIERE At 100 years old, Dr. Howard Tucker has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest practicing doctor. Told through the eyes of his loving grandson, the film follows the spirited, curious, elegant, and quirky neurologist as he begins to slow down and grapple with aging, social media, and computer technology for the first time. A fun and loving ode to living a meaningful life and gracefully keeping one’s own identity. - Ruth Somalo

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director and producer Taylor Taglianetti, editor Gaylen Ross, film subject Dr. Howard Tucker, and producer and film subject Austin Tucker. 

The second screening will be followed by a Q&A with Taylor Taglianetti and Austin Tucker. 

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika
Descriptive Audio for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika
Closed Captioning for online screenings

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All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Accessibility alert for NOV 21, 4:15PM screening:

Due to a recent equipment failure at Village East Cinemas, the room where this film screens is currently not accessible to patrons using wheelchairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. However the film is available to view at home as part of DOC NYC’s online festival. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

NYC PREMIERE Having lost their studio loft spaces to corporate developers of the Providence Place Mall, a group of Rhode Island artists plot revenge by inhabiting a secret, unused space inside the mall’s design. Over the next four years, the project grew in significance as the artists created a combination of living space, studio, art installation, and a communal center—and recorded their work on video. Jeremy Workman’s latest joint is a madcap rollercoaster  of wonder, and one of 2024’s most memorable rides. – Jaie Laplante

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Jeremy Workman, film subject Michael Townsend, film subject Adriana Valdez Young, film subject Colin Bliss, film subject Andrew Oesch, film subject James Mercer, and film subject Jay Zehngebot.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika
Closed Captioning for online screenings

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

WORLD PREMIERE With his witty wordplay and wacky props, Leo Gallagher became one of the biggest comedy acts of the 1980s. The comedian’s most famous bit: smashing a watermelon with a giant mallet to the messy delight of audiences. His signature act was a gift and a curse, shooting him to superstardom while breeding both dismissive detractors and imitators, including his own brother. As tastes change, the aging Gallagher seeks the respect he deserves as an innovator in the art of stand-up comedy. - Brandon Harrison

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Josh Forbes, producer Jeremy Coon, producer and editor Barry Poltermann, and film subject and Gallagher's daughter, Aimee Correia.

The second screening will be followed by a Q&A with Josh Forbes and Aimee Correia.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika
Closed Captioning for online screenings

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Accessibility alert for NOV 16, 7:00PM screening:

Due to a recent equipment failure at Village East Cinemas, the room where this film screens is currently not accessible to patrons using wheelchairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. However the film is available to view at home as part of DOC NYC’s online festival. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

NYC PREMIERE A timely, lyrical film that follows college students as they grapple with questions of sex, consent, identity, and power. The students spend a year creating an immersive play from their real-life experiences,  building characters and scenes based on the sexual politics of their campus. A film that respectfully captures vulnerable and fascinating young adults creating a space for deep reflection and learning, while discussing privilege, representation, allyship, and racism. - Ruth Somalo

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Katie Mathews.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Accessibility alert for NOV 21, 6:45PM screening:

Due to a recent equipment failure at Village East Cinemas, the room where this film screens is currently not accessible to patrons using wheelchairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. However the film is available to view at home as part of DOC NYC’s online festival. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.