Across the U.S., masked federal officers have been arresting immigrants attending their mandatory asylum court dates, but in New York City, photojournalists have been able to witness and document the chaotic and often violent breach of due process occurring daily in the courts.
MAURICE AND MARVIN
22min
Director: David Friend Producers: David Friend, Meghna Rao, Katie Schiller
A meditation on how one man, facing inconsolable grief, uses photography and Instagram to honor his husband and to create an online community for others mourning the loss of their loved ones.
AN ARTIST IN AMERICA
27min
Director: Carl Conway Producer: Carl Conway
Jessie Benton, Thomas Hart Benton’s daughter, explores her father’s complicated legacy and the contemporary meaning of his public art and painted history.
Hamptons Doc Fest is proud to support the next generation of young filmmakers by inviting East End middle and high school students to create an original short documentary that showcases a hometown hero who has inspired them. HDF is thrilled to premiere the winning film and present the director and two runners-up with an award and monetary scholarship.
A SHORT DOCUMENTARY ABOUT A GIANT PENCIL
21min
Director: Daniel Straub Producers: Austin Straub, Daniel Straub, Bryce Cyrier
Two Minneapolis homeowners and a chainsaw sculptor shape meaning (and a 20-foot-tall pencil) from the twisted trunk of a fallen oak tree.
Grammy-winning composer Ted Nash invites young Cuban musicians to find inspiration in the colors and forms of a Havana museum’s paintings. What began as a search for melody awakens untapped creativity in the students.
HOLLYWOOD’S MERMAID: THE ESTHER WILLIAMS STORY
21min
Director: Brian Gersten Producer: Michaela Owens
Celebrated in her prime, but often overlooked today, this short documentary takes a deep dive into the underappreciated career of one of America’s most impressive women, from a 16-year-old Olympic hopeful to a 90-year-old Hollywood icon.
