Time Is Running Out—Get Your GlobeDocs Tickets

In Cinemas: October 21 – 25
On Demand: October 21 – November 1

The Brattle, Cambridge • Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline • Alamo Drafthouse, Boston

We’re one week away from the start of the 12th annual GlobeDocs Film Festival! With 30 thought-provoking documentaries to explore, now is the time to plan your festival lineup and secure tickets to the films you don’t want to miss.

SPECIAL OFFER: Use code: ONEWEEK at checkout to save 20% on tickets through October 16.

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THE ASCENT

New England Premiere

Thursday, October 22 | 7 p.m.

Alamo Drafthouse Boston

Telling the extraordinary true story of climber Mandy Horvath, a bilateral amputee attempting to crawl on her hands to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, THE ASCENT also investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding the night she tragically lost her legs.

Filmmakers Edward Drake and Scott Veltri will be in conversation with Boston Globe video journalist Emily Sweeney​.

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JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT

Festival Centerpiece | Massachusetts Premiere

Friday, October 23 | 8:30 p.m.

The Brattle

Through untold family memories, never-before-seen works, and unprecedented access to archival imagery, JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT reclaims significant portions of the globally renowned artist’s too-short life and legacy, demystifying the question of “who” Basquiat was, and focusing on the young man, brother, son, and friend to many, known as Jean-Michel.

Producer Harlin Lawal and Art Director/Executive Producer Anthony Konigbagbe will be in conversation with Boston Globe culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt​.

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FORK IN THE ROAD

Saturday, October 24 | 11 a.m.

The Brattle

Imbued with the spirit of the late poet/environmentalist Wendell Berry and featuring actor/writer Nick Offerman, FORK IN THE ROAD examines the state of food sustainability through the perspectives of small-scale farmers, visionary chefs, and hopeful innovators working to advance a healthier food future for the U.S. and the planet.

Filmmaker Jonathan Nastasi will be in conversation with Boston Globe reporter Alexa Gagosz​.

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GlobeDocs Presenting: Just Kids

November 5 | 6 p.m. | Virtual

Just Kids (2025): In states where gender-affirming care is banned, three families face an impossible choice: remain in their home communities at the risk of their transgender children's health and safety or uproot their entire lives. Over a tumultuous year, director Gianna Toboni's powerful documentary follows these families as they endure unprecedented challenges and demonstrate extraordinary strength in their fight to save their children's lives. Through intimate access to their daily struggles, we witness the human cost of politically motivated bans that contradict the medical consensus of America's leading healthcare associations.

The film elevates the voices of pioneers in the trans community as well as civil rights experts who contextualize this moment in history, revealing how these laws are part of a broader strategy targeting various marginalized communities for generations. What emerges is not just a timely documentary but an essential historical record of trauma and resilience. The film's most compelling strength lies in its portrayal of the unwavering love these families exhibit in the face of systemic opposition. Particularly moving is the story of a gun-toting Iraq War veteran from South Carolina who proves to be a fierce advocate for his transgender son, challenging stereotypes and expectations. With the Supreme Court set to decide on the constitutionality of these bans, Just Kids offers audiences a deeply human perspective on one of the most urgent civil rights issues of our time.

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Missed our last two GlobeDocs Monthly discussions? View them here:

• BrainStorm

• Living in Pryde

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REHEARSALS FOR A REVOLUTION

Friday, October 30 | 6 p.m. | The Brattle

Acclaimed actor-turned-documentarian Pegah Ahangarani draws on a trove of archival material to skillfully weave her personal narrative with Iranian politics over the past four decades. (In Persian w/ English subtitles).

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Documentary captures the courage and resilience of the Refugee Dream Center’s founder

By Edward Fitzpatrick

Israeli documentary ‘NAZA’ opens in the US, reigniting debate over the war in Gaza

By Lindsey Bahr