Art Films We Look Forward to Watching at DOC NYC
Documentaries on a giant pencil that became a local watering hole, the afterlife of Frida Kahlo through her image, and collagist Romare Bearden are among the festival’s most enticing offerings.
As the 17th edition of DOC NYC approaches, festival-goers can look forward to a diverse lineup of documentaries that explore various aspects of art, artists, and the communities they represent. One such film is Frida: The Girl Just Doesn't Go Away, directed by Trisha Ziff. This film delves into the commercial fascination surrounding the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and how her image has transcended her life and work.
By examining the impact of Kahlo's image on mugs, t-shirts, and decorative items, the documentary sheds light on how artists' representations can shape their legacy long after they pass away.
Another film to catch at the festival is The Hummingbird Paints Fragrant Songs, directed by Èlia Gasull Balada and Matteo Norzi. This documentary tells the story of Indigenous artist Sara Flores, a Shipibo-Konibo painter from the Peruvian Amazon who uses natural dyes to create intricate geometric patterns. The artists' collaboration began a decade ago, and now Flores has gained international recognition.
Using her home region's landscape as both a source of inspiration and a medium for resistance against environmental, political, and social issues, Flores paints as a form of empowerment and preservation of her culture.
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