Post @wisemanmarathon blues? No need to fear, there’s more docs to see this week, AND we’re launching the Sunnyside Anthology Project this Thursday at 7pm 👀
Come say hi and learn more about the building that’s lived many lives
Local film organizations Spectrum Between (@spectrumbetween ), NW Documentary (@nwdoc ), and the Nyback Archive (@nybackarchive ) have organized a six-day, round-the-clock, 44-film marathon celebrating the (very prolific) late documentarian Frederick Wiseman.
Screened at Sunnyside Community Center April 29-May 4, the event, @wisemanmarathon , may be a "once in a lifetime opportunity"—oh, and it's FREE.
Full story by Lindsay Costello at the link in bio!
This Friday don’t miss FILMS FROM EARTH - A16mm film screening!
Join us for a celebration of our beautiful blue marble with a portrait throughout the 20th century, told through 16mm curated by the Nyback Archive. More info in our bio!
Travel through time and bear witness to snippets of a planet that is at once familiar and alien. We'll be showing a locally-made film about Forest Park, a diversity of biomes from the tundra to the kelp forest, animation, and more. Pre-Show: jam to Earth tunes spun by PLNTDDJ
Share your favorite poem or thing about Earth
ANNOUNCING - Frederick Wiseman: 44 films in 6 days
As a tribute to the legendary documentarian Frederick Wiseman (1930-2026) we will be showing all of his films, back to back over the course of 6 days. Opening night kicks off 7pm on Wednesday, April 29th. Screenings continue 24/7 through May 4th. All screenings are free.
Location: Sunnyside Community Center, 3520 SE Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97214
This is a collaborative event between @nwdoc@nybackarchive and @spectrumbetween
Poster created by @harumpphh
Follow @wisemanmarathon for updates. Schedule and RSVP on the NW Documentary website - link in bio.
Celebrate the deep-rooted connection between humans and forests at TREE FEST, a special free evening in collaboration with Trees & Co, and NW Documentary.
This evening features a curated selection of short films and a live panel discussion exploring the beauty, history, and future of our PNW old-growth forests. Come for the stories, stay for the community, and leave with a renewed appreciation for the trees that sustain us.
The night features five short films:
A Forest Log (Dir. David Herasimtschuk) – A journey into old-growth forests through the eyes of writer and artist Peg Herring.
Nuu-k’wii-daa-naa—ye (Dir. David-Paul Hedberg) – The story of a sacred Sitka spruce in Lincoln City, "Our Ancestor," saved to reseed the forest.
Between Earth and Sky (Dir. Andrew Nadkarni) – Follows renowned ecologist Nalini Nadkarni’s journey of recovery and canopy research.
Free to Grow (Dir. Jesse Andrew Clark) – A powerful look at rural Oregon families fighting against aerial herbicide spraying.
Giants (Dir. Luz Carasa) – A cinematic portrait of environmental icon Bob Brown and the ancient trees he fights for.
Followed by a panel discussion featuring David-Paul B. Hedberg (Historian and author of From Stumptown to Treetown); Peg Herring (Ecologist and science communicator); Luz Carasa (Acclaimed documentary editor and storyteller); Casey Clapp (Co-author and forest expert).
Thu, Apr 2, 7 p.m. | Reserve your spot → link in bio
Thursdays at NW Doc are heating up. Come check out the space, meet folks in your community, and watch docs! Stay tuned for more exciting events to come 🎬
SUNDAY DEC 14th at 7:00PM.
Reserve Seats now for an evening with Courtney Hermann, sharing reflections on the documentary form, film clips, and book excerpts from the forthcoming edition of "Directing the Documentary"
Then join NW Documentary at the Sunnyside Community Center afterwards for an end of the year get together.
Docs This Week is back. There's a lot to see! Including a special double feature put on by NW Documentary & Nyback Film Archive at the Sunnyside Community Center Thursday the 13th.
