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Whistling Wonders and Trump Troubles: DOC NYC 2025 Unveils Eclectic Lineup

Summary

  • DOC NYC 2025 festival to feature U.S. premiere of "Whistle" about competitive whistling
  • Closing night selection is "Ask E. Jean" chronicling advice columnist E. Jean Carroll's battle with Donald Trump
  • Diverse lineup covers topics from legendary LA hotel Sunset Marquis to actor Oscar Isaac's Hamlet preparation
Whistling Wonders and Trump Troubles: DOC NYC 2025 Unveils Eclectic Lineup

In November 2025, New York's DOC NYC, the city's premiere nonfiction film festival, is set to return with an eclectic lineup that promises something for documentary lovers of all stripes. The festival, for which IndieWire serves as a Supporting Media Partner, has announced its main slate for the 2025 edition.

The festival will open with the U.S. premiere of "Whistle," a documentary that delves into the world of competitive whistling, and close with the New York premiere of "Ask E. Jean," which chronicles the singular life of advice columnist-turned-Donald Trump adversary E. Jean Carroll. Other notable titles include "If These Walls Could Rock," a film about the legendary Sunset Marquis hotel in Los Angeles, and "King Hamlet," an intimate documentary about actor Oscar Isaac's preparation to play Hamlet on the New York stage.

According to DOC NYC artistic director Jaie Laplante, the films in this year's official selection "speak to urgent global, national, and personal matters," illuminating "shared humanity" through the visions of their filmmakers.

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The documentary "Whistle" focuses on the world of competitive whistling and the top-rate whistlers who gather in Hollywood to compete at the annual Masters of Musical Whistling competition.
E. Jean Carroll is an advice columnist who has filed lawsuits against former President Donald Trump, revealing the societal hurdles women face in confronting predatory men and their lies. The documentary "Ask E. Jean" chronicles her singular life and legal battles.
The lineup also includes "If These Walls Could Rock," a documentary about the legendary Sunset Marquis hotel in Los Angeles, and "King Hamlet," an intimate look at actor Oscar Isaac's preparation to play Hamlet on the New York stage.

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