1st Annual Bronx Documentary Center’s Women’s Film Series Begins Tomorrow

Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16th and then every 3 days, The Bronx Documentary Center begins its first ever Annual Women’s Film Series (All screenings begin at 7:30PM).

Check below for the schedule and list of films. This is going to be a very exciting event and we hope to see you there. All screenings are suggested donation:
$5 for Bronx Residents, $10 for General, Free for 18 and Under

BDC’s Women’s Film Series
September 16-25, 2015 7:30PM

Our first annual Women’s Film Series starts Sept. 16 and runs through September 25. The film series will showcase movies made by women filmmakers.

Schedule:

Wednesday, September 16, 7:30PM
9-Man
Q&A with director, producer, cinematographer Ursula Liang
This award-winning sports documentary uncovers an isolated and unique streetball tournament played by Chinese-Americans in the heart of Chinatowns across the USA and Canada.
Advance tickets now available

Saturday, September 19, 7:30PM
The Square
Q&A to follow
This Oscar Nominated documentary by director Jehane Noujaim follows a group of Egyptian revolutionaries battle leaders and regimes, risking their lives to build a new society of conscience.
Advance tickets now available 

Tuesday, September 22, 7:30PM
Don’t Tell Anyone (No Le Digas a Nadie)
Q&A with director Mikaela Shwer and film subject Angy Rivera
This documentary follows the extraordinary journey of Angy Rivera, a 22-year old undocumented immigrant fighting for her right to a future and lending a voice to 11 million people living in the shadows of a life without papers. This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS’ award-winning nonfiction film series.
Advance tickets now available 

Friday, September 25, 7:30PM
Brooklyn Castle
Q&A with director Katie Dellamaggiore
This film documents the chess team at an impoverished inner city school as they become one of the most successful junior high teams in the United States. This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS’ award-winning nonfiction film series.
Advance tickets now available

All screenings are suggested donation:
$5 for Bronx Residents, $10 for General, Free for 18 and Under

The Bronx Documentary Center is located at 614 Courltandt Avenue at the corner of East 151st Street in Melrose just 2 blocks from the 2/5 train at 3rd Avenue and 149th Street.