- Documentary Films Screening
- Film Screening
Date: February 21, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:40 pm
Location:
Regal Union Square Theater 1
850 Broadway
New York, New York 10003
There will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 5:20 PM. These films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children.
- Documentary Film Competition
Kindah: A History in the Shadows
Directed by: Tibria Brown
Country: Jamaica / United States
Minutes: 10
Premiere:
World Premiere
Kindah spotlights the under-documented history of the Maroon community in Jamaica. They are descendants of self-emancipated Africans who did not just escape slavery but outwitted the British Empire to secure their freedom. Without the privilege of documenting their own history, they were cast into the shadow of history and vilified to their own people. The film offers brief glimpses into some cultural practices that have been carefully preserved within the sovereign Maroon communities, shielded from outside influence over generations. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Maroons’ annual festival in Accompong and narrated by two chiefs, this film brings this hidden history to light from the perspective of the Maroons themselves.
- Documentary Film Competition
Fjallferð
Directed by: Jesse Smolan, Josh Fairmont
Country: Iceland / United States
Minutes: 17
Premiere:
NYC Premiere
FJALLFERÐ follows a weeklong journey through Iceland’s highlands as farmers and families round up sheep before winter. Battling snow, rain, and rugged terrain, the film captures both the hardship and beauty of the trek. Evenings in shared cabins bring songs, meals, and stories, revealing the spirit that sustains the tradition across generations. As modern life reshapes rural Iceland, the film asks whether sheep farming can endure. Through intimate portraits and black-and-white imagery by Ragnar Axelson, FJALLFERÐ reflects on an uncertain future.- Documentary Film Competition
More Than Santa Baby
Directed by: Tamar Springer
Country: United States
Minutes: 40
An inspiring story of perseverance, resilience and hope, MORE THAN SANTA BABY honors the prolific artistic legacy of “Santa Baby” composer Philip Springer. His journey over 80 years in worldwide music history reveals a creative lifetime well beyond his renowned Christmas song, proving it is never too late to achieve one’s dreams and live with purpose.- Documentary Film Competition
Guiding Light
Directed by: India Anne Mitchell
Country: United States
Minutes: 5
Through the compelling interviews of the lead prosecutor, the defense attorney and the police chief, GUIDING LIGHT tells the story of a young teen (Polly Hannah Klaas) in a small town in America who was kidnapped from her bedroom during a slumber party while her family was in the house. India Mitchell, a teen growing up in the same town thirty years later brings a fresh perspective and highlights the importance of the legacy of this case to the continuing endeavor to keep children safe.- Documentary Film Competition
Breathe
Directed by: Jose Del Corral, Eduardo Muñoz
Country: Spain
Minutes: 65
Premiere:
NYC Premiere
David, a Paralympic swimmer on the verge of quitting, finds in Alberto—his new coach—the push he needs to keep going. Together they achieve the dream of qualifying for Tokyo 2020, a milestone in David’s career. Now, with Paris 2024 on the horizon, they face a demanding year of training and competitions. Despite limited funding and constraints, their enthusiasm never fades. ALIENTO immerses us in the journey of two friends, where the real victory isn’t the medal, but the road they travel together toward the world’s greatest sporting event.
