"It's almost DOC NYC season, and when New York's premiere nonfiction film festival returns this November, an eclectic lineup promises that there will be something for documentary lovers of all stripes to enjoy. The festival, for which IndieWire serves as a Supporting Media Partner co-presenting the International and U.S. Competition sections, has announced its main slate lineup for the 2025 edition."
"The festival will open with the U.S. premiere of "Whistle," Christopher Nelius' look into the world of competitive whistling that premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. The closing night selection is the New York premiere of Ivy Meerpol's "Ask E. Jean," which chronicles the singular life of advice columnist-turned-Donald Trump adversary E. Jean Carroll. Other notable titles include "If These Walls Could Rock," a documentary about legendary Los Angeles hotel and rock and roll hangout the Sunset Marquis featuring the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Ringo Starr; and "King Hamlet," Elvira Lind's intimate documentary about her husband Oscar Isaac's preparation to play Hamlet on the New York stage while becoming a father and saying goodbye to his mother."
""In this period of rapid change, DOC NYC is proud to present a collection of films that speak to urgent global, national, and personal matters," DOC NYC artistic director Jaie Laplante said in a statement. "What binds the filmmakers of this year's official selection are their illuminations of shared humanity.""
DOC NYC 2025 runs in-person from November 12–20 at IFC Center, SVA Theater, and Village East by Angelika, with online screenings continuing through November 30. IndieWire serves as a Supporting Media Partner co-presenting the International and U.S. Competition sections. The festival opens with the U.S. premiere of "Whistle," Christopher Nelius' film about competitive whistling, and closes with the New York premiere of Ivy Meerpol's "Ask E. Jean," chronicling E. Jean Carroll. The main slate highlights a range of films addressing urgent global, national, and personal matters, including portraits of cultural institutions and intimate examinations of artists and family life.
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