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The Spanish translation of Chris Palmer's essay.

Catch the TV premiere Thursday, September 8 at 9pm ET/PT!

Unless you've been hiding under a proverbial rock for the past few weeks, you're probably aware that IDA has been hosting a program in New York (ended 9/1) and Los Angeles called DocuWeeks. Spanning from early August to September 8, DocuWeeks is a great program that helps a select handful of documentary films qualify for Oscar nominations. With a full program of seven short docs next to 17 amazing features over the course of three weeks in both New York and LA, we don't blame you for missing some of the action. There's a lot to take in at this 15th edition of DocuWeeks, and we want you to have

Gainbourg and His Girls plays Cinefamily this week.

Over the past month, we at IDA have been introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs through September 1 in New York City and through September 8 in Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to conclude this series of conversations, here are Rachel Libert and Tony Hardmon, directors/producers of Semper Fi: Always Faithful. Synopsis: As a devoted Marine for

Over the next week, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs through September 1 in New York City and through September 8 in Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here is Trisha Ziff, director/producer/writer of The Mexican Suitcase. Synopsis: The Mexican Suitcase tells the story of the

Over the next week, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs from August 12 through September 1 in New York City and August 19 through September 8 in Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here is Roland Legiardi-Laura, one of the directors/producers, with Edwin Martinez, Deborah Shaffer and

Over the next couple of weeks, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work will be represented in the DocuWeek TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, August 18-24. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here is Kristi Jacobson, director/producer of Toots. Synopsis: Toots is a provocative, loving and unmistakably authentic portrait of legendary Manhattan saloonkeeper Toots Shor, a self

Over the next couple of weeks, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs from August 12 through September 1 in New York City and August 19 through September 8 in Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here are Joke Fincioen and Biagio Messina, directors/producers/executive producers of Dying

Over the next week, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs from August 12 through September 1 in New York City and August 19 through September 8 in Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here is Pawel Kloc, director/producer/writer of Phnom Penh Lullaby. Synopsis: Ilan Shickman left Israel