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Jun 17, 2020

5 Documentaries To Stream From This Year’s Virtual AFI Docs Festival

This year’s fest includes nearly five dozen films from 11 different countries, and the majority of them are directed by women.

Jun 13, 2017

The DCist Guide to AFI Docs 2017

From music to food to politics, there’s something for every cause.

Jun 07, 2017

AFI DOCS Returns June 14-18

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.

Jun 27, 2016

Cash Money and Cat Videos: A Conversation With Werner Herzog

The 73-year old director was in town for AFI Docs, where he was honored as the 2016 Guggenheim Honoree and screened his new documentary Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World.

May 09, 2016

The Fantastic Film Showcase Joins AFI Docs In June

A new genre film festival joins the 14-year-old documentary fest next month at AFI.

May 05, 2016

Guggenheim Honoree Werner Herzog To Be Celebrated At AFI Docs

And he’s coming to town.

Oct 30, 2015

The Festival That Keeps on Giving: AFI Docs to Start Year-Round Screenings

The series begins with the Washington-area premiere of director Michael Moore’s Where To Invade Next. Moore will also come to town for a post-screening discussion.

Jun 19, 2015

The Beat Goes On: AFI Docs for Music Lovers To Check Out

AFI Docs always has a good selection of music docs. Here’s what to check out this year.

Jun 18, 2015

Doc and Cover: The DCist Guide to AFI Docs

It’s here! Our guide to the 2015 AFI Docs Film Festival.

May 20, 2015

From A Pioneering Debate To A Civil Rights Icon, AFI Docs Announces 2015 Lineup

They’ll show 81 films from June 17-21.

 
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