DOC NYC brings more than 200 documentary films to Manhattan venues

WNYC News | Nov 9, 2025

America's largest documentary festival is back in the city this week. DOC NYC launches its 16th edition on Wednesday, with more than 200 documentaries showing in Manhattan.

Thom Powers is Director of Special Projects for DOC NYC and longtime host of WNYC's Documentary of the Week. He joins Weekend Edition host David Furst for a preview.

 

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