Documentary

A film by Dominique Benicheti
Lost for nearly 40 years and now exquisitely restored, Dominique Benicheti's Cousin Jules is a timeless masterpiece, a beautiful, immersive portrait of a blacksmith living with his wife on a small farm in the French countryside.

A film by Dominique Benicheti
Lost for nearly 40 years and now exquisitely restored, Dominique Benicheti's Cousin Jules is a timeless masterpiece, a beautiful, immersive portrait of a blacksmith living with his wife on a small farm in the French countryside.

A film by Michael Sladek
A captivating history of the nation's oldest performing arts center, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, which largely mirrors the evolution of experimental and progressive performing arts in 20th century America. Includes footage of recent performances, intimate interviews, and a treasure trove of 150 years' worth of rare archival materials.

A film by Philippe Beziat
A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the staging of a major operatic production, Verdi's masterpiece, "La Traviata," starring world famous French coloratura soprano Natalie Dessay and directed by the celebrated Jean-Francois Sivadier.

A film by Cindy Kleine
A wonderful exploration of the life and work of groundbreaking director, actor and artist André Gregory - as well as the star and co-writer of the classic My Dinner with André. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Cindy Kleine (who is also Gregory's wife), the film looks back on a career that spanned decades (and still going strong!), shattered boundaries and established him as a cultural icon.

A film by Ra'anan Alexandrowicz
Winner of the Documentary Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, The Law In These Parts is a gripping and revelatory investigation into the military legal system put in place by Israel over four decades ago to govern the occupied Palestinian territories - the repercussions of which are felt to this day by both sides.