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New York on Film
New York on Film
Screening series featuring films that highlight the history, culture and controversy that have defined the city over the years. Screenings are followed by conversations with notable figures involved with the film or the subject matter.
Arts and Ideas
Arts and Ideas
Celebrating Lower Manhattan’s creative energy through engaging performances, talks and experiences that inspire fresh perspectives.
Book Events
Authors in Conversation
Bringing stories from the page to life through dynamic discussions with writers and experts, this series spotlights recently published books that reveal new angles on New York City’s evolving identity.
Upcoming Events
Featured Voices
Jennie Livingston
Director of “Paris Is Burning”
Wynn Thomas
“Inside Man” Production Designer
Ken Burns
Director, “Brooklyn Bridge”
Imogen Sara Smith
Author and Film Critic
Michael Roberson
Author, “Ballroom: A History, A Movement, A Celebration”
Kim Hastreiter
Co-founder, “Paper” Magazine
Gregg Pasquarelli
Principal, SHoP Architects
Dario Calmese
Photographer and Founder, Institute for Black Imagination
Philippe Petit
Artist and Performer
Richard Price
Author, “Lush Life”
Past Programming
New York on Film
Authors in Conversation
Art, Ambition and Scandal in Gilded Age New York
Arts and Ideas
“New York: The Future of Cities” — Rebuilding Lower Manhattan
September 24, 2026
Downtown Alliance x SoFar Sounds x Conwell Coffee & Cocktail Hall
May 14, 2026
"Bare Feet" Celebrates Native American Heritage Month with Mickela Mallozzi & Friends
November 6, 2025
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