{
  "id": 14507192,
  "title": "13 Art Films to See at DOC NYC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/13-art-films-to-see-at-doc-nyc",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T20:22:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hyperallergic",
    "slug": "hyperallergic",
    "url": "https://hyperallergic.com/13-art-films-to-see-at-doc-nyc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This year's DOC NYC, returning to various venues throughout the city from November 11 to 29, presents 13 films that delve into the sensitive portrayal of communities under threat, artists' legacies, and unique stories in the art world. Among these selections are films that resonate with the commercial fascination of Frida Kahlo's image and her enduring legacy. In \"Frida: The Girl Just Doesn't Go Away,\" director Trisha Ziff explores the commercial fascination surrounding Kahlo, examining how her image has taken on a distinct life from her motives and work. The film invites viewers to ponder how artists' images can define their legacy long after their demise. Another standout, \"The Hummingbird Paints Fragrant Songs,\" directed by Èlia Gasull Balada and Matteo Norzi, offers a deep dive into the world of Indigenous artist Sara Flores, whose Shipibo-Konibo art serves as a form of resistance against environmental, political, and social challenges. Using natural dyes from her home in the Peruvian Amazon, Flores creates intricate geometric patterns, blending visual and matrilineal language in her artistic practice.",
  "summary": "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.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}