Sang-Il Lee on Giving Kabuki Its Kick Back in “Kokuho”
The director discusses finding vitality in the Japanese theatrical tradition in this propulsive drama about a pair of actors who strive to be the best.
Pascal Gutierrez and Ben Mullinkosson on a Funny Way of Getting Real in “Serious People”
The directors discuss finding humor in the very real anxiety of an impending birth clashing with a potential career gamechanger in this sly comedy.
Ben Jacobson on What Makes “Bunny” Hop
The director discusses bringing home this madcap comedy set in a New York apartment building where a dead body has a community spring to life.
DOC NYC 2025 Interview: Jeremy Xido on Getting Concrete Answers in “Sons of Detroit”
The director discusses gaining the perspective to look back on his youth and consider the opportunities he had that his friends didn't because of race.
DOC NYC 2025 Interview: Alan Berliner on the Living Document of “Benita”
The director discusses the responsibility and ultimate honor of picking up the torch from the late filmmaker Benita Raphan to tell her story.
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