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Stranger Than Fiction is a Tuesday night documentary series held at the IFC Center, hosted by Thom Powers and Raphaela Neihausen. STF presents an eclectic mix of documentaries – sneak previews and lost classics – followed by discussions with the filmmakers and post-show receptions. Now in its twelfth season, STF has fostered new talent, won loyal audiences, and provided a gathering spot for New York’s independent film community. Esteemed speakers have included Michael Moore, Ira Glass, Laurie Anderson, Jonathan Demme and Barbara Kopple.
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Artistic Director Thom Powers programs documentaries for the Toronto International Film Festival. He also programs the festival’s Mavericks section where he’s presented conversations with Bill Maher, Don Cheadle, Amitabh Bachchan, and Jimmy Carter, among others. He has produced and directed several documentaries including the HBO/Cinemax titles Loving & Cheating and Private Dicks: Men Exposed. He teaches Documentary Development at New York University’s School of Continuing Professional Studies and is co-chair of the Cinema Eye Honors.
Executive Director Raphaela Neihausen is the producer of the documentary Miss Gulag which premiered at the 2007 Berlin Film Festival. For seven years, she worked for Mercer Management Consulting (now Oliver Wyman) where she rose to the position of senior associate. She holds a BSFS/MA joint degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service.Trailer for STF Winter 2010 Season:
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Upcoming Screenings
Feb 9: STARTUP.COM
by Chris Hegedus and Jehane NoujaimNow that a decade has gone by since the hey day of the dot com bubble, when downtown New York was dubbed Silicon Alley, it’s hard to recall the dreams and excesses of that period. Thankfully, they ...
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Feb 16: THE ART OF THE STEAL
by Don ArgottA sensation at the Toronto and New York film festivals, this art world investigation explores the power play to control Albert Barnes’ extraordinary collection of Post-Impressionist paintings, ...
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Feb 17: FOOD, INC. (WED NIGHT SPECIAL)
by Robert KennerNominated for an Academy Award, Independent Spirit Award and winner of the Gotham Award for “Best Documentary.” From the Toronto International Film Festival catalogue: You are what you eat. It is ...
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Feb 23: WINNING TIME: REGGIE MILLER VS. THE NEW YORK KNICKS
by Dan KloresThe filmmaker behind CRAZY LOVE - winner of the Independent Spirit Award - delivers another classic New York story, ripped from the headlines of tabloids. In the 1990s, an epic rivalry arose ...
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Mar 2: A HEALTHY BABY GIRL
by Judith HelfandIn celebration of director Judith Helfand living 20 years post the cancer and chemical exposure drama explored in A HEALTHY BABY GIRL, STF is delighted to show this anniversary presentation. In her ...
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Mar 9: BEST OF THE ORPHAN FILM SYMPOSIUM (THIRD EDITION)
by Co-presented by Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives The term “orphan” film refers to footage with unknown origins uncovered by archivists. The films range from home movies to industrials to works that ...
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Mar 16: DAVID HOLZMAN’S DIARY
by Jim McBrideThis landmark work blending fiction and reality made a deep impression on the 1970s generation of filmmakers. STF is pleased to show this rare big screen appearance, accompanied by a Q&A with the ...
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