CUNY TV Presents: NYC Film Festivals

CUNY TV Presents: NYC Film Festivals Showcasing films and documentaries from local filmmakers. Only on

12/05/2025

The Mariachi Reyes family captivated audiences on social media stardom with vibrant musical performances and heartwarming humor. Behind their lively facade, the family quietly navigated personal struggles. This is a moving story of how their shared unwavering faith and unifying power of music became a guiding light. The legacy of their music and heartfelt traditions now thrives, proudly carried on by the younger generation. (9 min, Documentary, Director: Briana Moncayo Campoverde)

đź“şVolver Volver on CUNY TV and NOW on YouTubeđź”—Link in Bio

Director Briana Moncayo Campoverde joins us to discuss her filmmaking process and documenting the Mariachi Reyes family, and how the film deepened her commitment to uplifting first-generation Latine communities through storytelling. Watch the full conversation on CUNY TV Presents: Maysles Documentary Center, now on YouTube.

12/05/2025

Enter the worlds of Cleo Reed and Momo Boyd. Join them in the studio as ideas take shape, in rehearsal as their craft comes together, and onstage during the moments their followers love. Purpose Tapes is a personal and thoughtful behind-the-scenes look at Cleo and Momo, capturing the drive, energy, and artistry that define them. (9 min, Documentary , Director: Niara Sapp)

đź“şPurpose Tapes on CUNY TV and NOW on YouTubeđź”—Link in Bio

“Purpose Tapes” airs in a special CUNY TV Presents showcase honoring the Maysles Documentary Center, Harlem’s leading home for documentary storytelling. Marking its 20th year, Maysles continues to elevate under-represented voices and emerging filmmakers.

12/05/2025

This experimental documentary shares the rich folkloric traditions of a Haitian family. It reflects themes of family bonds, gender roles, and home life. The film offers a meditative exploration of heritage and identity. (12 min, Documentary , Director: LaĂŻssa Alexis)

đź“şPanyen Banbou on CUNY TV and NOW on YouTubeđź”—Link in Bio

“Panyen Banbou” airs in a special CUNY TV Presents showcase honoring the Maysles Documentary Center, Harlem’s leading home for documentary storytelling. Marking its 20th year, Maysles continues to elevate under-represented voices and emerging filmmakers

12/05/2025

What does it really mean to chase the “ideal”? Jodi and his best friend share their struggles with food and body image, revealing what it’s like to see food through a difficult lens and how deeply the pursuit of the ideal aesthetic can shape the way we see ourselves. (5 min, Documentary, Director: Jodi Basurto)

đź“şEating in Private on CUNY TV and NOW on YouTubeđź”—Link in Bio

“Eating in Private” airs in a special CUNY TV Presents showcase honoring the Maysles Documentary Center, Harlem’s leading home for documentary storytelling. Marking its 20th year, Maysles continues to elevate under-represented voices and emerging filmmakers.

12/05/2025

Charles’ Pan-Fried Chicken is a beloved Southern staple and a true Harlem cultural landmark. This documentary delves into the essence of soul food for the owners and explores its significance to Black culture. (6 min, Documentary, Director: Jordan Norris-Gaither)

đź“şExperiencing Social Media on CUNY TV and NOW on YouTubeđź”—Link in Bio

“Into The Frying Pan: Exploring the Soul of Southern Food” airs in a special CUNY TV Presents showcase honoring the Maysles Documentary Center, Harlem’s leading home for documentary storytelling. Marking its 20th year, Maysles continues to elevate under-represented voices and emerging filmmakers.

12/05/2025

We scroll, we post, we share, but how does it really shape us? New Yorkers tell us how social media influences our lives, our connections, and the world around us. (9 min, Documentary, Director: Nathan Mills)

đź“şExperiencing Social Media on CUNY TV and NOW on YouTubeđź”—Link in Bio

“Experiencing Social Media” airs in a special CUNY TV Presents showcase honoring the Maysles Documentary Center, Harlem’s leading home for documentary storytelling. Marking its 20th year, Maysles continues to elevate under-represented voices and emerging filmmakers.

12/05/2025

Lady Lee Andrews found her voice in poetry. Through Poet’s Passage in San Juan, she offers that same freedom of expression to everyone who walks through its doors. (10 min, Documentary, Director: Maegan Hollins)

đź“şPoesĂ­a en Vivo on CUNY TV and NOW on YouTube đź”—Link in Bio

Director Maegan Hollins joins us to discuss the making and inspiration behind her work. She draws on her background in engineering, research, and archival producing to craft thoughtful, inspiring films grounded in emotional depth and human connection. Watch the full conversation on CUNY TV Presents: Maysles Documentary Center, now on YouTube.

12/05/2025

Places change, but the memories remain, capturing the spirit of a community and the people who call it home. This short documentary gathers the voices of longtime Mount Vernon residents as they reflect on how their neighborhood has evolved. Their stories create a living time capsule of a place in motion. (6 min, Documentary, Director: Lizette Zayas-Pons)

đź“şOff Gramatan Avenue on CUNY TV and NOW on YouTube đź”—Link in Bio

“Off Gramatan Avenue” airs in a special CUNY TV Presents showcase honoring the Maysles Documentary Center, Harlem’s leading home for documentary storytelling. Marking its 20th year, Maysles continues to elevate under-represented voices and emerging filmmakers.

12/05/2025

Who Am I? blends poetic documentary style with abstract visuals to explore mental health and the hope for healing. The beginning of a three-film journey, it offers a deeply personal look at dissociation and the search for a brighter tomorrow while affirming the power of telling one’s own story. (5 min, Documentary, Director: Soul Verdugo)

đź“şWho Am I? on CUNY TV and NOW on YouTube đź”—Link in Bio

Director Soul Verdugo joins us to discuss how making their short film Who Am I? taught them the power of sharing personal stories and using one’s voice, affirming that everyone has a story to tell. Watch the full conversation on CUNY TV Presents: Maysles Documentary Center, now on YouTube.

12/05/2025

Petit Jean lives next door to the Devil. The two farm side by side, working the land together, but when harvest time arrives, the peace between them begins to crack in this Missouri French Creole tale (15 min, Animation, Director: Brain Hawkins)

📺Les Vouèsins on CUNY TV and NOW on YouTube 🔗Link in Bio

“Les Vouèsins” airs in a special CUNY TV Presents showcase honoring the Maysles Documentary Center, Harlem’s leading home for documentary storytelling. Marking its 20th year, Maysles continues to elevate under-represented voices and emerging filmmakers.

12/05/2025

The welcomes all. It is a space of care, creativity, and connection, serving as a literary hub and community archive for Black women’s stories. Founded in 2015 by Ola Ronke, who saw a need for inclusive “third spaces” in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, the library invites visitors to “read, write, work, rest, dream, and learn in this space.” It has since become a cherished place for both longtime locals and newcomers.

7 min, Documentary , Director: Fatou Seck

📺The Free Black Women’s Library on CUNY TV and NOW on YouTube 🔗Link in Bio

Director Fatou Seck joins us in the studio to discuss the making and inspiration behind her work, a story grounded in preserving Black visual history and culture. Watch the full conversation on CUNY TV Presents: Maysles Documentary Center, now on YouTube.

Discover bold documentaries crafted by rising storytellers from the Maysles community. Check out the full showcase sched...
12/05/2025

Discover bold documentaries crafted by rising storytellers from the Maysles community. Check out the full showcase schedule.

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