Docs on the Edge

At Rooftop Films we believe film can be so much more than just watching a movie, so we curate unique events that combine great music, quality film, and some of the most beautiful locations that New York has to offer. By thinking beyond the screen, we help to bring communities together and change the way that film, music, art, and ideas interact with the city around us.Rooftop Films’ mission is to engage and inspire diverse communities by showing movies in outdoor locations, supporting the production of new independent films, helping local organizations to produce screenings and events, and renting equipment at low-cost to artists and nonprofits. Rooftop Films is more than a film festival. We are a community. We are a collective collaboration between filmmakers and festivals; between audience members and artists; between venues and neighborhoods. Our goal is to nurture a vibrant independent filmmaking and film-going community not only by exhibiting the work of emerging filmmakers, but also by providing essential support systems for those who otherwise have none.

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Find light in darkness and meaning in struggle with this program of non-fiction films presented on the Brooklyn Army Terminal Pier.

Brooklyn Army Terminal

<h1>PLEASE NOTE: Online RSVPS are now closed, but walk-ups are welcome!</h1>Date: Saturday, July 9thVenue: Brooklyn Army TerminalAddress: 80 58th St, Brooklyn, NY 112208:00 PM: Doors Open8:30 PM: Live Music9:00 PM: Films Begin10:30 PM: Q&amp;A11:00 PM: After-PartyDocs on the EdgeIn a modern world full of falsehoods, documentary filmmakers are essential purveyors of unfettered truths, so join us on the pier of Brooklyn Army Terminal for a program of new documentaries that upend expectations, uncover past horrors, dispel official fabrications, and take us to perilous and under-explored corners of the world. Videographers hawk Satanic prevarications, Romanian poetry draws a young man to an unknown land, interpreters translate atrocities, prison walls are pierced by calls of the wild, and an artist embarks on a new artistic journey to escape a creative stockade of his own... Join us on the dock to witness these perilous moments, and people dangling between worlds. THE FILMSBlue RoomMerete Mueller | 2022 | US | 11 minsIn two prisons in the Pacific Northwest, incarcerated men and women watch nature videos on loop, prompting reflections on isolation and the wilderness. In Flow of WordsEliane Esther Bots | 2021 | Netherlands | 22 minsIn Flow of Words follows the narratives of three interpreters of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. They interpreted shocking testimonies from witnesses, victims and perpetrators, without ever allowing their own emotions, feelings and personal histories to be present. Contrary to their position at the tribunal, this film places their voices and experiences center stage.The Joys and Sorrows of Young YuguoIlinca Calugareanu | 2022 | US, UK | 3116-year-old Yuguo, who has a passion for Eastern European romantic poetry, makes a pilgrimage from his home in China to the foothills of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains. There are not many 16-year-olds in China that spend their days reading 19th century Eastern European romantic poetry, but Yuguo is not like most 16-year-olds. This intimate film follows Yuguo’s own teenage romanticism and adventurous spirit as he travels to Bacau in Romania to begin a study abroad programme. Yuguo’s sincerity and open heartedness is infectious and hard for the people of Bacau to resist. Across just 80 days, we share the beautiful adventure of Yuguo’s journey, and witness the profound impact one person can have in the lives of others. Courtesy of Netflix.The Law Enforcement Guide to Satanic CultsScott Calonico &amp; Harmon Leon | 2022 | US | 11 minsAn investigation into a 1990s satanic cult training videotape for the police takes a turn for the weird when the filmmaker encounters real believers in satanic cults.Shut Up and PaintAlex Mallis &amp; Titus Kaphar | 2022 | US | 20 minsPainter Titus Kaphar looks to film as a medium in the face of an insatiable art market seeking to silence his activism.What the Pier Gave UsLuna X Moya | 2021 | US | 7 minsMany immigrants spend their evenings fishing on an undisclosed pier in New York City. In this poetic experimental film, a Mexican fisherman’s ordinary day becomes a metaphor for the brutal beauty of the immigration experience in the US.Muchos inmigrantes pasan su atardecer pescando en un muelle en la ciudad de Nueva York. En este cortometraje experimental y poético, el día ordinario de un pescador mexicano se convierte en una metáfora de la brutal belleza de la experiencia migratoria en Estados Unidos..........................................RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY. SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.IN THE EVENT OF RAIN, SHOW WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT THE SAME LOCATION. NO ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED.........................................FAQsCan I bring food and drinks?No alcoholic beverages are allowed. Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages! Food and drink must be consumed while you are sitting in your designated area.Do I need to wear a mask?Masks are encouraged while interacting with staff outdoors. COVID-19 safety measures and requirements may be updated or changed based on current guidance at the time of the event.Where will the screening take place within Brooklyn Army Terminal?Check in will be through the entrance at 80 58th Street, but the screening location will be down at the end of the pier. Please contact us if someone in your party will need assistance getting to the location.How accessible is this venue?This venue will be entirely one level, with the exception of a ramp at the entrance, making it very accessible. The venue is approximately a 15 minute walk from the nearest subway station. If this brings up any concerns, please email us at tickets@rooftopfilms.com or call at 718-417-7362 for more information.Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?Rooftop Films are open to all ages.What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?For a full list of Rooftop Films venues and directions visit www.rooftopfilms.com/venuesDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?It is not necessary to print your ticket. Our team will check the name on your RSVP at will call.

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