Art21 to Premiere 'Jordan Strafer's True Stories' Documentary on August 19, 2026
On August 19, 2026, at 12 pm ET, Art21 will debut "Jordan Strafer's True Stories," a documentary focused on video artist Jordan Strafer, directed by Andrea Yu-Chieh Chung. The film will be available online at Art21.org and YouTube. Strafer, whose parents are attorneys in South Florida, is known for her re-enactments that blend historical events with personal narratives, often infused with surrealism. The documentary highlights her work on TALK SHOW (2026), which is part of the 2026 Whitney Biennial, and delves into her unique perspective, drawing on themes from 1980s pop psychology and the 1991 William Kennedy Smith trial. This film is included in Art21's New York Close Up series and has garnered recognition from over 100 international film festivals, with support from various foundations.
Key facts
- Art21 will premiere 'Jordan Strafer's True Stories' on August 19, 2026 at 12 pm ET.
- The documentary is directed by Andrea Yu-Chieh Chung.
- Jordan Strafer is a video artist and 2026 Whitney Biennial participant.
- The film features Strafer's latest video work TALK SHOW (2026).
- Strafer's work re-enacts historical events and court cases, including the 1991 William Kennedy Smith trial.
- The documentary is part of Art21's New York Close Up series.
- New York Close Up films have been honored at over 100 film festivals.
- Art21 has produced over 85 hours of films documenting over 300 artists.
- The premiere will be available on Art21.org and YouTube.
- The film explores Strafer's process and her critique of truth.
Entities
Artists
- Jordan Strafer
- Andrea Yu-Chieh Chung
Institutions
- Art21
- Whitney Biennial
- New York Close Up
- AmDocs Film Festival
- Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
- BlackStar
- DOC NYC
- Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
- Palm Springs ShortFest
- Every Page Foundation
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
- New York State Council on the Arts
- Henry Nias Foundation
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- South Florida
- Florida
Sources
- Art21 —