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Mar 23, 2023

D.C.’s Shoe? An Oral History Of The District’s Obsession With New Balance

A new documentary is exploring the decades-long connection between D.C. culture and the iconic sneaker.

Oct 19, 2022

Enik Alley Documentary Highlights Beloved Arts Venue That Was Home To Black Gay D.C.

The film, running as part of the Reel Affirmations Film Festival in D.C. this weekend, highlights a lesser-known facet of the 1980s LGBTQ+ scene.

Jun 16, 2022

Barry Farm’s Legacy Is The Subject Of A New Documentary By D.C. Filmmakers

“Barry Farm: Community, Land and Justice in Washington, DC,” premiering free this weekend, comes at a critical point for the Ward 8 neighborhood.

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.

Oct 17, 2017

The Double Exposure Film Festival Offers A Timely Sample of New Investigative Documentaries

The compact but dense festival runs from October 19-22.

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 19, 2015

A Foodie’s Guide to AFI Docs: King Georges and City of Gold

Two films playing at this year’s AFI Docs caters to your inner foodie.

Jun 19, 2014

The DCist Guide to AFI Docs

It’s that time of the year again: AFI Docs, the documentary festival formally known as Silverdocs. Here’s what to see.

Jun 21, 2013

AFI Docs Highlights: The Act of Killing and other True Stories

A selective guide to some of the features screening at the festival this weekend. Tickets to all screenings are $13.

 
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