“DOC NYC 2026 Lineup: ‘Union Town,’ ‘The Hummingbird Paints Fragrant Songs’ Lead 17th Editi” — what this page in the network covers. Documentary festival DOC NYC will return to Manhattan for its 17th year from Nov. 11-19, with online screenings continuing through Nov. The festival will open with Èlia Gasull Balada and Matteo Norzi’s “The Hummingbird Paints Fragrant Songs,” which follows 75-year-old Indigenous artist Sara Flores as she emerges from the Peruvian Amazon into the global contemporary art scene. Other notable titles include “Union Town,” though details are not provided in the source.
The festival’s hybrid format continues to make documentary storytelling accessible to audiences beyond New York City. With a focus on diverse voices and urgent stories, DOC NYC 2026 aims to spotlight films that resonate in today’s cultural climate. The full lineup promises a mix of world premieres and award-winning works, underscoring the festival’s role as a key platform for nonfiction cinema. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.