SFFILM Doc Stories Opens With Ava DuVernay's '14th'
The 12th edition of the nonfiction festival runs November 5-8 in San Francisco with Oscar-winning filmmakers and titles including 'Tutu' and 'Black Sunflowers.'
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SFFILM's Doc Stories festival returns for its 12th edition from November 5 to 8 in San Francisco, bringing together Oscar winners and nominees for a curated nonfiction lineup. The event opens with Ava DuVernay's "14th," a penetrating examination of threats to the protections and rights guaranteed by the 14th Amendment.
The festival will showcase additional titles such as "Tutu," "Black Sunflowers," and "Soul Patrol," highlighting a range of documentary storytelling. These selections reflect the festival's commitment to presenting urgent, high-profile nonfiction work from acclaimed filmmakers.
Doc Stories continues to serve as a key gathering for the documentary community, offering West Coast audiences access to major festival titles and filmmaker conversations. The program reinforces San Francisco's role as a hub for nonfiction cinema and industry dialogue.
This brief draws on reporting from Deadline.
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