TC Doc Series Overview

From the team behind the Tribeca Film Festival, Tribeca Cinemas Presents: Doc Series is an exciting new series of interesting, innovative and thought-provoking documentary films. Join us every other Monday night at Tribeca Cinemas for another must-see film.

3.22.10: Nerdcore Rising

Nerdcore Rising investigates the newest wave of hip-hop—nerdcore—as it follows the godfather of the genre, MC Frontalot, on his first national tour. Nerdcore fanatics are the real stars of the film, illustrating the funny, fascinating, and unapologetically uncool cultural phenomenon.

4.15.10: Shooting Beauty

A photographer with an eye for fashion finds a new calling when she turns her camera towards people living with disabilities in Shooting Beauty.

5.10.10: Devil’s Playground

Devil's Playground is a unique coming-of-age doc about Amish teens and the period they're allowed out into the world to experience modern life, aka "Rumspringa." Whether they return or not, though, is another story entirely.

5.24.10: Smile 'Til It Hurts: The Up With People Story

Up With People promotes happy, smiling young singers, but this documentary uncovers the group founders' real agenda.