AFI DOCS is the nation’s leading documentary festival, showcasing the best in nonfiction film from the U.S. and around the world. It is also the only film festival that offers the opportunity to connect audiences with policy leaders, filmmakers and intriguing film subjects. With conversations and experiences you won’t find elsewhere, AFI DOCS harnesses the power of the art form and its potential to inspire change.

This year, AFI DOCS presents five days of powerfully told stories, with 103 films from 28 countries. Prepare to explore new worlds — whether across the ocean, beyond our solar system or just down Pennsylvania Avenue. Catch some of the most anticipated documentaries of the year in the Spotlight Screenings section; participate in four days of networking and development events for filmmakers and filmgoers alike with the AFI DOCS Forum; experience cutting-edge documentary storytelling with the immersive VR Showcase; and much more.

Screenings during this annual five-day event take place at the Landmark E Street Cinema and the Newseum in Washington, DC, and at the world-class AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, MD.

To learn more about this year’s feature films, schedule and to purchase tickets, please visit AFI.com/afidocs or download the AFI DOCS app.

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