Raphaela Neihausen and Thom Powers are the creators of the Pure Nonfiction podcast directors of DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary festival, which takes place in November. On Tuesday nights, they host the screening series Stranger Than Fiction at IFC Center, presenting documentaries with the filmmakers in person. Powers also curates for the digital streaming platform SundanceNOW Doc Club and for the Toronto International Film Festival.
Follow them on Twitter at @thompowers and @raphaellochka.
Raphaela Neihausen appears in the following:
'The Disappearance of Shere Hite' profiles the controversial sex researcher
Thursday, November 16, 2023
'The Disappearance of Shere Hite' explores the rise and fall of the sex researcher who emerged in the 1970s with best-selling books then faded into obscurity. Filmmaker Nicole Newnham...
'Joan Baez: I Am a Noise' is a road trip through history
Friday, October 06, 2023
'Joan Baez: I Am a Noise' profiles the folk singer whose career was intertwined with the civil rights and non-violence movements.
John Leguizamo does America
Friday, June 09, 2023
John Leguizamo takes a road trip to Latin American communities across the country in, "Leguizamo Does America."
The real Mary Tyler Moore
Friday, May 26, 2023
"Being Mary Tyler Moore" explores how the actress compared and contrasted in real life to the characters she portrayed.
"Love to Love You, Donna Summer" profiles the disco queen
Friday, May 19, 2023
"Love to Love You, Donna Summer" explores the life of the disco hit maker and her complicated experiences with sex and religion.
From Clothing to Conservation in "Wild Life"
Friday, April 14, 2023
"Wild Life" tells the love story of Doug and Kris Tompkins who gave up careers running North Face and Patagonia to devote themselves to conservation.
"Nothing Lasts Forever" looks at the diamond industry
Friday, February 10, 2023
"Nothing Lasts Forever" explores how the rise of synthetic diamonds is disrupting the longtime monopoly of the company De Beers.
European Jews fleeing to America in "The U.S. and the Holocaust"
Friday, September 30, 2022
"The U.S. and the Holocaust" looks at the World War II era when many European Jews fleeing the Nazis were turned away by America.
"Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons" reveals the retailer's dark side
Friday, September 02, 2022
The 3-part series "Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons" explores the legacy of the company's leader Leslie Wexner and his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
"Mija" profiles two women in Chicano pop music
Friday, August 05, 2022
"Mija" follows talent manager Doris Muñoz and singer Jacks Haupt as they navigate the highs and lows of the music business.
Former South Bronx Gang Member is profiled in "La Madrina"
Friday, April 15, 2022
"La Madrina: The [Savage] Life of Lorine Padilla" profiles a member of the South Bronx gang the Savage Skulls who became a community activist.
Remembering "The Automat"
Friday, February 25, 2022
"The Automat" tells a lively history of the restaurant chain Horn & Hardart through the memories of famous customers like Mel Brooks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Colin Powell.
"Cheer" Returns for Season Two
Friday, January 21, 2022
The Netflix phenomenon "Cheer" returns for a second season following the college cheerleading squad Navarro as they compete against rival Trinity Valley for a national championship.
Domino Artistry in "Lily Topples the World"
Friday, August 27, 2021
"Lily Topples the World" follows a 20-year-old domino artist known as Lily Hevesh through a pivotal year of her life.
Rita Moreno Confronts Her History
Friday, June 18, 2021
"Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It" profiles the trail-blazing Puerto Rican artist whose wide-ranging work includes "West Side Story," "The Electric Company" and "Oz."
A Migrant And An ICE Agent In "Five Years North"
Friday, May 28, 2021
"Five Years North" profiles two figures on the opposite sides of immigration struggles in New York City: an undocumented teenage migrant and an ICE agent.
Mother and Son Take a Bucket List Journey in 'Duty Free'
Friday, April 30, 2021
In “Duty Free,” filmmaker Sian-Pierre Regis takes his mom on a bucket list journey after she loses her job at age 75.
'Tina' Captures the Singer’s Power and Vulnerability
Friday, March 26, 2021
“Tina” draws upon rare archives and new interviews to profile Tina Turner with a fresh perspective on her iconic story.
'Made You Look' Tells a Twisting Tale of Art Forgery
Friday, March 05, 2021
“Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art” tells the story of the New York gallery that sold over 60 forgeries attributed to art superstars such as Rothko, Pollock, and Motherwell.
Breaking Barriers In 'How It Feels To Be Free'
Friday, January 22, 2021
“How It Feels to Be Free” profiles six Black women entertainers who broke barriers of racial discrimination.
