DOC NYC 2026 Returns with 13 Art Documentaries, Including Films on Frida Kahlo and Sara Flores
The 17th edition of DOC NYC is set to take place from November 11 to November 29 across various venues in New York City, offering both in-person and online screenings. Among the 13 documentaries focused on art, chosen by Hyperallergic, themes of artistic legacy and community representation are prominent. Notable films include "Frida: The Girl Just Doesn't Go Away," directed by Trisha Ziff, which will be screened at Village East by Angelika on November 14 and 16, delving into Frida Kahlo's commercial persona. Another significant entry is "The Hummingbird Paints Fragrant Songs," directed by Èlia Gasull Balada and Matteo Norzi, set to show at SVA Theatre on November 11, highlighting Indigenous artist Sara Flores. The festival underscores the importance of documentaries in commemorating artists after their passing.
Key facts
- DOC NYC's 17th edition runs from November 11 to November 29, 2026.
- The festival takes place at venues throughout New York City and online.
- Hyperallergic selected 13 art films to highlight from the lineup.
- "Frida: The Girl Just Doesn't Go Away" is directed by Trisha Ziff and screens on November 14 and 16 at Village East by Angelika.
- "The Hummingbird Paints Fragrant Songs" is directed by Èlia Gasull Balada and Matteo Norzi and screens on November 11 at SVA Theatre.
- Sara Flores is a Shipibo-Konibo Indigenous artist who uses natural dyes from the Peruvian Amazon.
- Flores's work draws on the Kené visual and matrilineal tradition and serves as resistance against environmental, political, and social ills.
- The documentary on Flores was born from a decade-long collaboration as she gained international recognition.
Entities
Artists
- Frida Kahlo
- Molly Tenzer
- Trisha Ziff
- Èlia Gasull Balada
- Matteo Norzi
- Sara Flores
Institutions
- DOC NYC
- Hyperallergic
- Village East by Angelika
- SVA Theatre
- Etsy
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- East Village
- Chelsea
- Peruvian Amazon
- Peru