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Photography Exhibition
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Maysles Documentary Center

Harlem

Step into a cozy 40-seat theater where documentary films spark real conversation. Founded by legendary filmmaker Albert Maysles, this Harlem microcinema screens provocative work from emerging and established artists, often followed by Q&As with the filmmakers themselves.

Intimate 40-seat theater
Filmmaker Q&As
Social justice focus
Harlem institution

Tips

🎬A must-see for anyone who cares about healthcare (San Francisco Chronicle)
🎤stick around for filmmaker Q&As after screenings

Maysles Documentary Center

343 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027, USA

Upcoming at Maysles Documentary Center

Friday, Jun 12
BILLY PRESTON: THAT'S THE WAY GOD PLANNED IT

BILLY PRESTON: THAT'S THE WAY GOD PLANNED IT

June 12 at 7pm

From child prodigy backing Mahalia Jackson at age 5 to the Beatles' secret weapon, this documentary traces Billy Preston's seismic impact on rock and soul. Unseen footage and studio outtakes reveal the keyboard virtuoso behind "Outa-Space" and "You Are So Beautiful"—plus the personal struggles that shaped his brilliant but complicated life.

Tuesday, Jun 16
SENEGAL vs FRANCE WATCH PARTY

SENEGAL vs FRANCE WATCH PARTY

June 16 at 3pm

Cheer on Senegal or France with fellow fans at this free sidewalk screening. The match carries extra weight here: a former colony facing its colonizer on the world stage, with Harlem's diaspora community watching together.

Double Header: MEKHLOUFI & FLN TEAM + MARADONA ‘86

Double Header: MEKHLOUFI & FLN TEAM + MARADONA ‘86

June 16 at 7pm

Football becomes a political weapon and national myth in this potent double feature. One film follows an Algerian star who left the French team to fight for independence; the other captures Maradona's '86 World Cup brilliance that turned a player into a legend.