Festival 2016 Thursday, Apr 7Friday, Apr 8Saturday, Apr 9Sunday, Apr 10 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 Cinema 2 Cinema 3 1:30–3:15The Art of Flying In this worldless short, thousands of starlings flock together in gyroscopic unison. The Ground We Won In a tiny New Zealand farming town, a community rugby squad vows to come back from a losing season.4:30–6:00Motley’s Law Kimberley Motley is a former beauty queen, other of three—and the only foreign lawyer licensed to litgate in Afghan courts. 7:20–9:15Off the Rails An obsession with New York City tarnsit compels Darius McCollum to commandeer hundreds of trains and buses, landing him in jail 32 times. Cinema 4 1:20–3:10Derrida This portrait of iconoclastic French philosopher Jacques Derrida applies his theories of deconstruction to the film itself, questioning the very notion of biography.4:20–6:05Campaign Manager Follow campaign manager John Grenier as he maps out strategies for Barry Goldwater's 1964 presidential run and engineers a takeover of the Republican convention.Taking On the Kennedys In his first race for public office, Rhode Island doctor Kevin Vigilante finds himself running a congressional campaign against Ted Kennedy's youngest son. Fletcher 10:10–12:05The Jazz Loft According to W. Eugene Smith From 1957 to 1965, an obsessive photographer documented the jazz musicians who stopped by his Manhattan loft to play all night. 1:10–3:05Forever, Chinatown Artist Frank Wong's detailed dioramas of the Chinatown of his childhood serve as portals to the past in a changing San Francisco. The 100 Years Show The 99-year old artist Carmen Herrera and her geometric, primary-colored paintings are portrayed with cinematic vigor. The Many Sad Fates of Mr. Toledano As photographer Phil Toledano obsesses over his mortality, he stages elaborate shoots to enact the myriad dark ways he might age, deteriorate, and die. 4:00–6:15By Sidney Lumet Weaving an interview with the renowned director together withr ich selections from his oeuvre, this film highlights Lumet's career and life through his own recollections. 7:40–9:55Weiner With unparalleled access to the candidate, Weiner followers disgraced congressman Anthony Weiner's 2013 campaign for mayor of New York City and intensely navigates new political scandal as it unfolds. DAC Cinema 1 10:00–11:40Sherpa In 2014, an avalance on Mt. Everest took the lives of 16 Sherpas. With stunning visuals, this on-the-ground film reveals the complex forces leading up to the tragic accident and the tumultous negotiations that follow. 1:00–2:20Starless Dreams With rawness and candor, young women in an Iranian juvenile detention center reflect on the crimes they have committed and the harsh circumstances that have shaped them. 4:10–5:30Call Me Marianna As she embarks on a quest to become herself, Polish transgender woman Marianna must summon inner strength and make immeasurable sacrifices.7:00–9:05Mr. Gaga Revealing rehearsals and passionate performances bring to light the complex genius of choreographer Ohad Naharin, who helped revolutionize contemporary dance. 10:00–11:55Author: The JT LeRoy Story The twisting, riveting tale of a gender-fluid author with a troubled past, who went on to become a literary sensation. Elsewhere 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 Cinema 2 1:50–3:25America Is Hard to See An examination of Senator Eugene McCarthy's dramatic and unsuccessful 1969 presidential campaign, constructed from thousands of feet of newsreel. 4:50–5:55The Illinois Parables This visionary compilation unpacks the state in eleven chapters, spanning different histories to explore social attachments to religion, violence, and the land itself. 7:50–10:00Primary This groundbreaking film captures the 1960 Wisconin primary as John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey battle for the Democratic Party presidential nomination. Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment This in-depth look at the University of Alabama's integration crisis chronicles key decisions from multiple perspectives, including those of Governor George Wallace and President John F. Kennedy. Cinema 3 10:20–12:20Territory In Gibraltar, tensions flare when unruly monkeys intrude upon the domesticated lifestyle of their human neighbors. Kedi A glimpse into the lives of Istanbul's cats, and the humans who've become attached to these feline wanderers.1:20–3:10Hooligan Sparrow Nanfu Wang documents Chinese activist Ye Haiyan (aka Sparrow) as she protests against a principal's sexual abuse of young girls. 4:20–6:05The Bad Kids At a Mojave Desert high school, intrepid educators work to connect with at-risk students. Can their commitment help break the shattering effects of poverty and abuse?7:20–9:20NUTS! This wildly fantastic story of Dr. John Romulus Brinkley, whose goat testicale impotence cure and million-watt radio station brought him fame and fortune, spins together animation and an unreliable narrator. 10:10–12:10Kiki This entrance into the world of voguing contrasts the energy and pulse of ball culture with the intimate and emotional stories of a group of young LGBTQ people of color. Cinema 4 10:10–11:50City of Trees A stimulus-funded 'green jobs" training program in Washington, D.C., throws racial tensions and the messiness of nonprofit work into sharp focus. 1:10–3:05Dancing for You Twelve-year-old Vilde wants to be the first female champion of Halling,a Norwegian folk dance traditionally reserved for men.Dixie Land Four members of a Ukrainian youth brass band learn American tunes—and dream big—in a post-Soviet landscape.4:10–5:40Tarikat This visual poem, a hypnotic invocation of Islamic Sufi spiritual traditions, invites the viewer into the trancelike rhythms and movements of a quest for enlightenment. Horizons Three Cuban ballerinas from different generations take center stage in this mesmerizing celebration of dance and discipline. 7:10–8:50Out Run Follow Bernz Benedito and Ladlad, the only LGBT political party in the world, on the campaign trail as they seek Congressional seats in the Philippines. Fletcher 10:30–12:30Black Belt In 2015, Alabama closed 31 DMVs, wiping out access to identification cards. This short follows a mobile unit traveling county to county to help register voters. Trapped When Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers (TRAP) laws restrict access to abortion in southern states, passionate clinic workers and lawyers wage a fight to preserve a woman's right to choose. 1:30–3:40Unlocking the Cage Attorney Steven wise and his colleagues at the Nonhuman Rights Project launch a history-making lawsuit arguing for captvies chimpanzees' right to personhood. 4:30–6:50Cameraperson Documentary cinematographer Kirsten Johnson assembles footage shot over the course of her career in a poetic memoir that explores the ethics of filmmaking and the joys of human connection.8:00–10:00Two Trains Runnin’ Featuring animation and performances by Gary Clark Jr. and Lucina Williams, this story of the search for two forgotten blues singers takes us to Mississippi during the civil rights movement. DAC 10:40–12:50Caucus In 2012, unorthodox GOP candidates navigate the Iowa caucuses—an endless series of public events and uncomfortable questions—in hopes of securing their party's nomination. 1:40–3:20Rebel Citizen The late cinematographer and director Haskell Wexler looks back on his body of work to talk about key moments from his powerful films and their lasting political, and personal, impact. 4:40–6:25Chisholm ’72: Unbought & Unbossed A powerful look at the pioneering, grassroots campaign of the first African American woman to run for President.7:40–9:50The Above A U.S. military surveillance blimp floats above Kabul, Afghanistan; a camera films the blimp and the people beneath it. This short calls into question what it means to see and be seen.The Oath The stories of brothers-in-law Abu Jandal and Salim Ahmed Hamdan—Osama bin Laden's bodyguard and driver, respectively—converge and diverge in ways that shed light on Al Quada's activities and America's foreign policy. Cinema 1 10:00–11:50In Pursuit of Silence Challenging Western society's most basic preconceptions about the nature of silence, this film conjures up innovative ways to help us hear what we've been missing. 1:00–3:00A House Without Snakes In Botswana, two young men must wrestle with the choice between honoring ancestral traditions or following modern possibilities. Kivalina As rising seas levels and coastal erosion encroach unpon their Arctic community, the Iñupiat Eskimos of a tiny Alaskan island fight to hold on to their homeland and their culture. 4:00–5:35The Mute’s House An intimate look into the lives of energetic eight-year-old Yousef and his deaf mother, Sahar, the last Palestininan residents of a deserted apartment building Hebron. La Laguna A Mayan boy faces the impending loss of the freedom of his childhood as family pressures and economic realities close in. 7:00–9:10Speaking is Difficult This staggering indictment of gun violence in America contrasts serene present-day fottage of sitesof mass shootings with recordings of 911 calls. Battles An essay in four chapters, this mysterious exploration of the footprints of war reveals European landscapes in which military past and peaceful present converge.10:00–11:50Our Brand Is Crisis American political strategists from the firm Greenberg Carville Shrum advise on marketign tactics for Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada's campaign for president of Bolivia. FF Theater 2:00–3:40Here One Day Almost two decades after her mother's suicide, filmmaker Kathy Leichter delves into a trove of audiotapes recorded by her mother and uncovers candid documentation of her struggles with mental illness.8:00–9:45Shorts: Invoke + Inspire Spirituality, art, and memory collide in this ethereal and evocative program. Tarikat, directed by Jasmijn Schrofer, turns the trancelike rhythms and movements of Sufi chanting… Speakeasy 9:15–10:15Speakeasy — Beyond the Choir 2016 Speakeasy 1: How do docs with a message reach the unconverted? Filmmakers discuss targeting their work for audiences with a wide range of views.…12:15–1:15Speakeasy — The New Theatrical 2016 Speakeasy 2: Distributors discuss methods, both new and traditional, to build audiences for documentary films. Jake Craven, President / Gathr Films Danielle McCarthy-Boles, Director…3:15–4:15Speakeasy — The Glass Ceiling 2016 Speakeasy 3: Filmmakers weigh in on the challenges women face in the documentary industry, from gender bias to funding access. Rachel Boynton, Our Brand… Elsewhere 8:30–10:00(Dis)Honesty – The Truth About Lies Personal stories of dishonesty are interwoven with insights by behavorial economics expert Dan Ariely in this enlightening study of the human tendency to lie. 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 Cinema 2 1:50–4:00Primary This groundbreaking film captures the 1960 Wisconin primary as John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey battle for the Democratic Party presidential nomination. Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment This in-depth look at the University of Alabama's integration crisis chronicles key decisions from multiple perspectives, including those of Governor George Wallace and President John F. Kennedy. 5:00–6:05The Illinois Parables This visionary compilation unpacks the state in eleven chapters, spanning different histories to explore social attachments to religion, violence, and the land itself. 7:50–9:25America Is Hard to See An examination of Senator Eugene McCarthy's dramatic and unsuccessful 1969 presidential campaign, constructed from thousands of feet of newsreel. Cinema 3 10:20–12:10Newtown Still reeling from the mass shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, a bereaved community opens up about the aftermaths of an unthinkable tragedy.1:20–3:20Audrie & Daisy Through the stories of two teenage girls, this film examines the intersections of sexual assault and social media.4:20–6:452016 Garrett Scott Grant Now in its tenth year, the 2016 grant has been awarded to Jonathan Olshefski for Quest: The Fury and the Sound and to Matt Yoka for Whirlybird. The recipients will present excerpts from their works-in-progress prior to the screening of The Peacemaker, directed by 2014 grant recipient James Demo. The Peacemaker Padraig O'Malley has dedicated his life to negotiating agreements between leaders of war-torn regions across the world. 7:40–10:00Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru A riveting behind-the-scenes look at the well-known business strategist's once-a-year seminar "Date With Destiny," where some 2,500 attendees prepare to change their lives. Cinema 4 10:10–12:20I, Destini This animated short takes us inside the experiences of a young woman as she confronts the wrenching impact incarceration has had on her family. Sonita As her family attempts to sell her as a bride, an Afghani refugee living in Iran fights to keep her dream of becoming a rap star alive.1:10–3:20Clínica de Migrantes: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness This moving short focuses on the work of a volunteer-run clinic that provides medical services to the uninsurd Latino community of South Philadelphia.At Home in the World In Denmark, a dedicated teacher helps refugee children withstand the hardships of adapting to a new country. 4:10–5:50The Ballad of Fred Hersch This portrait of one of today's greatest jazz pianists illuminates the creative process of a musical genius and the challenges of life as an AIDS survivor.7:10–9:25Gleason Within weeks of being diagnosed with ALS, former NFL defensive back Steve Gleason finds out that he and his wife are expecting their first child. Gleason follows his decision to live, for his family and others fighting the disease.10:10–11:50The Fear of 13 This gripping film allows a convicted murderer who spent two decades on death row to tell his own story—leaving the truth open to interpretation. Fletcher 10:30–12:30Following Seas This vivid firsthand account of years on the open seas brings a sailing family's adventures to life through their own 16mm footage. 1:30–3:30Life, Animated The family of an autistic boy discovered a way to communicate with him through his treasured Disney films, transforming lines of animated characters into a language of love. 4:30–6:50Raising Bertie In this portrait of coming of age, three young men in rural North Carolina persevere against poverty, discrimination, and unemployment. 8:00–9:55Presenting Princess Shaw Video blogger and aspiring singer Samantha Montgomery is unaware she has a folower and fan in the form of an enigmatic Israeli composer, whose unforgettable Youtube mashups might just help Samantha achieve her dreams. DAC 10:40–12:40To See and Be Seen Through clips and conversation, Kirsten Johnson discusses her role as a documentary cinematographer and details the many creative iterations that ultimately led to Cameraperson and The Above.1:40–3:30Heavy Fog Tonight The chief engineer of a steam-driven power plant creates installations that whistle and mist. As he grapples with retirement, a celebratory show takes place.Topophilia Nature and industry clash and converge in this time-lapse experiment that follows the path of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. 4:40–6:40Golden Age This engimatic short recollects and reimagines over 116 hours of footage the filmmaker shot over several decades.When We Talk About KGB Seven stories of former dissidents and KGB operatives in Vilnius, Lithuania, underscore the feelings of guilt, triumph, and loss that linger in a society once caught between ideology and regime. 7:40–9:35Deadline With 60 days left in office, Illinois governor George Ryan decides to commute the sentences of 167 death row inmates. What changed this conservative Republican's views on capital punishment? Cinema 1 10:00–12:00The War Room This utterly captivating classic follows James Carville and George Stephanopoulos as they plot, react, and attack to ensure Arkansas governor Bill Clinton is elected president.1:00–3:05God Knows Where I Am This absorbing feature unravels the mystery surrounding a woman found dead in a vacant New Hampshire farmhouse.4:00–6:10A Perfect Candidate Campaign strategists, and an acutely aware journalist, take center stage in this document of the volatile 1994 Virginia senatorial race between Oliver North and Charles Robb. 7:00–8:50Figure This dreamlike meditation follows the creation of a massive sculpture from fabrication to transportation. Salero The discovery of vast lithium reserves beneath Bolivia's dazzling Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat, threatens to challenge salt-gatherer Moises's traditional way of life. 10:00–11:45All These Sleepless Nights Over the course of a summer, two Polish university students revel in and reel from the boundless possibilities of youth. FF Theater 2:00–3:45Shorts: Man + Nature Through films both playful and profound, this program explores the sometimes collaborative, sometimes contentious, relationship between humans and the natural world. In The Art of…5:00–6:55Shorts: Heart + Home This program explores binding ties of family, indelible connections to place, and evolving practices of tradition. In The Mute’s House, directed by Tamar Kay, an eight-year-old…8:00–9:50Shorts: One + Nation This powerful program offers an eye-opening look at urgent social issues in the United States, from voting rights and immigration to gun control and incarceration.… Speakeasy 9:15–10:15Speakeasy — #DocsSoWhite? 2016 Speakeasy 4: Is the documentary field more diverse than Hollywood? Directors address questions of representation and opportunity. Leo Chiang, Out Run Sabrina Schmidt Gordon,…12:15–1:15Speakeasy — Perfect and Otherwise 2016 Speakeasy 5: In this conversation around the 2016 Thematic Program, filmmakers reflect on the inherent drama of documenting the electoral process. Chris Hegedus, Unlocking…3:15–4:15Speakeasy — Slippery Truths 2016 Speakeasy 6: Directors who blur the lines between art and artifice open up about their approaches and the constructions inherent in documentary work. Robert… Elsewhere 8:30–10:00Iris The late, legendary Albert Maysles documents 93-year-old fashion icon Iris Apfel in this charming celebration of style, wit, and individuality. 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 Cinema 2 Cinema 3 10:10–11:55Don’t Blink – Robert Frank This energetic portrait of the acclaimed photographer and filmmaker captures Frank's extraordinary images and bears witness to his creative process. 2:20–4:20Kiki This entrance into the world of voguing contrasts the energy and pulse of ball culture with the intimate and emotional stories of a group of young LGBTQ people of color. 5:20–7:20Sonita As her family attempts to sell her as a bride, an Afghani refugee living in Iran fights to keep her dream of becoming a rap star alive. Cinema 4 10:20–12:00Jingle Bells This short film trails New York Senate hopeful Robert Kennedy as he makes a public appearance at a New York City chldren's school at Christmas time. With God On Our Side: Prophets and Advisors This episode of the comprehensive six-hour series With God on Our Sideexplores the rise of Jerry Flawell's Moral Majorty and its influence during Ronald Reagan's presidency. 2:10–4:00Very Semi-Serious: A Partially Thorough Portrait of New Yorker Cartoonists In this delightful introduction to legends and aspirants of the cartoon world, New Yorker editor Bob Mankoff reveals how single-panel drawings find their way to the printed page. 5:10–6:45Behemoth Dante's Inferno meets industrialization in a cinematic allegory that explores the environmental ravages and human costs of coal mining in China. Fletcher 10:30–12:15Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World Werner Herzog's heady, playful treatise on technolgy in the modern age takes us from the inception of the Internet to the future of artificial intelligence. 1:50–4:10Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise Through interviews with friends and family, and a wealth of archival footage, this luminous biography traces the influences of the poet, performer, and activist. 8:00–10:00Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You The legendary king of 1970s sitcoms reflects on his life, his work, and the profound shift in national consciousness fomented by his groundbreaking shows. 5:00–7:00Pickle At once hilarious and heartfelt, Pickle chronicles a series of pets with bizarre afflictions through the recollections of a couple who loved them regardless. Life, Animated The family of an autistic boy discovered a way to communicate with him through his treasured Disney films, transforming lines of animated characters into a language of love. DAC 4:50–6:00Clínica de Migrantes: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness This moving short focuses on the work of a volunteer-run clinic that provides medical services to the uninsurd Latino community of South Philadelphia.The Mute’s House An intimate look into the lives of energetic eight-year-old Yousef and his deaf mother, Sahar, the last Palestininan residents of a deserted apartment building Hebron. 7:50–9:30Gleason Within weeks of being diagnosed with ALS, former NFL defensive back Steve Gleason finds out that he and his wife are expecting their first child. Gleason follows his decision to live, for his family and others fighting the disease. Cinema 1 10:00–12:15Kate Plays Christine Actress Kate Lyn Sheil relocates to Sarasota, Florida, to research her role as Christine Chubbuck, the news reporter who committed suicide on air in 1974. 1:40–3:35Medium Cool This daring narrative, set against the backdrop of the riots surrounding the 1968 Democratic Convention, unpacks the moral obligations of bearing witness through the story of a news cameraman and his relationship with a single mother. 4:40–6:40The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble Traversing continents and cultures, the cellist and his international music group demonstrate the power of artistic collaboration through performances and personal stories. 7:40–9:30Starless Dreams With rawness and candor, young women in an Iranian juvenile detention center reflect on the crimes they have committed and the harsh circumstances that have shaped them. Elsewhere
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