DOCFEST ’25

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THIS YEAR’S DOCFEST

We hope you will join us on Dec. 6, 2025, to screen the five films made by the Documentary Specialization Class of 2025. They merge deep explorations of character with issues facing society into a cinematic narrative.

This year will be program director June Cross’ last, as she retires, and her colleague Robe Imbriano will take the helm.

We look forward to seeing you!

THE FILMS

Bindings

Directed by Susan Pinchiaroli and Lucy Spahr

Screens live at 12:10 pm on SATURDAY, Dec. 6

Q&A with filmmakers to follow

The Scranton family wrestles with an uncertain future for their adult son, Christian, who has autism, turning to their small craft business as a catalyst for his independence.

The Final Bow

Directed by Iona Horton and Luisa Barone

Screens live at 12:45 Pm on SATURDAY, Dec. 6

Q&A with filmmakers to follow

A rare wood, a disappearing forest, and the music that could vanish with it.

Revival

Directed by Claudia Rosel and Nicola Sitch

Screens live at 2:50 pm on saturday, Dec. 6

Q&A with filmmakers to follow

After a terminal diagnosis, Chris, a solitary New Yorker, joins a senior dance troupe finding meaning and community while preparing for a final performance.

Daylight

Directed by Anna Heisterkamp and Lidia Goldberg

Screens live at 3:30 pm on saturday, Dec. 6

Q&A with filmmakers to follow

Observing the demolition of the Tombs in Manhattan to make way for the fifth iteration of a jail on the site, “Daylight” archives how “justice” architects approach new jail construction projects.

Spotlight

Directed by Ken Wu and Almar Ahad

Screens live at 4:15 pm on saturday, Dec. 6

Q&A with filmmakers to follow

As Hanui Jeong prepares for a major K-pop competition, she balances her love of dance with pressure to fit into an industry built on perfection.