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Five Documentaries to See at the DC/DOX Film Festival – Washingtonian
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If you’re a fan of documentary films, this is a good weekend to be in Washington. The DC/DOX film festival returns to the District from Thursday through Sunday, featuring a number of internationally-recognized docs as well as stories with a local focus.
The festival, which started only last year, includes 53 features and 47 shorts with topics ranging from music and art to politics and local activism. Some popular titles—including the DC-based film Daughters, which took home two awards at Sundance this year—have already sold out, but standby lines will be available for last-minute tickets.
Here are five noteworthy films that you can still purchase advance tickets for:
Super/Man offers a candid look at the actor known for portraying the Man of Steel, both before and after the horse-riding accident that left him paralyzed. Featuring a combination of home videos and new interviews with Reeve’s family, this intimate portrait has received rave reviews since its 2024 premiere at Sundance. Thursday’s opening night screening at the National Museum of American History is only for all-access passholders, but single tickets are available for the encore show on Sunday.
The opening night screening will be followed by a discussion with Alexandra Reeve Givens and producers Libby Geist and Connor Schell, moderated by CNN’s Audie Cornish.
Where: Landmark E Street Cinema (555 11th St., NW)
When: Sunday June 16, 4:30-6:15 PM
Cost: $15.90 (with tax)
In a personal portrait of the #MeToo era, Japanese journalist and director Shiori Ito documents her vie-year battle to bring the high-powered man who sexually assaulted her to justice while navigating a difficult criminal justice system. The first-person documentary has been called one of the most anticipated docs of the year by publications like The Guardian and Esquire.
There will be a post-screening discussion with editor Ema Ryan Yamazaki and producer Eric Nyari, moderated by Leslie Combemale from the Alliance of Women Film Journalists.
Where: Landmark E Street Cinema (555 11th St., NW)
When: Friday, June 14, 5:15 – 7:15pm
Cost: $15.90 (with tax)
In this 2024 film, local directors Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine look at the events of January 6, 2021 through the eyes of affected Washingtonians, including multiple police officers, a Hill staffer, and a photographer. Earlier this year, multiple articles pointed out the documentary’s very limited release schedule—now you have another chance to see it on the big screen right here in DC.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with the co-directors.
Where: US Navy Memorial, Burke Theater (701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW)
When: Saturday June 15, 10:45-12:30pm
Cost: $15.90 (with tax)
DC/DOX is presenting the North American premiere of this documentary, which offers a fresh look at the highly-publicized Apollo 13 rescue mission in 1970. With newly-acquired archival footage and interviews, the film brings modern audiences back into the high-stakes story that gripped the world.
Following the film, astronaut Jim Lovell’s daughter Susan Lovell will be joined by Air and Space Museum curator Teasel Muir-Harmony for a Q&A.
Where: National Archives, William G. McGowan Theater (701 Constitution Ave., NW)
When: Saturday June 15, 2:00-3:45 pm
Cost: Free (Reservation Required)
After a young Norwegian gamer named Matts Steen dies of Muscular Dystrophy, his parents discover that he had a complicated, fulfilling life in the online video game World of Warcraft—a life they never knew about. After its premiere at Sundance earlier this year, critics have praised the film for its emotional storytelling and unique blend of traditional documentary and animated video game reenactments.
Where: Landmark E Street Cinema (555 11th St., NW)
When: Friday January 14, 8:00-9:45pm
Cost: $15 (before tax)
DC/DOX runs from Thursday, June 13th to Sunday, June 16th at multiple locations. Tickets to most individual films are $15 dollars, not including taxes and fees. All-Access passes are available for $195 before taxes.
Viewers and media industry professionals alike are sharing tributes to Derrick Ward, a longtime Washington, D.C., television journalist who died Tuesday at age 62.
Ward’s death followed complications from a recent cardiac arrest and was confirmed Wednesday by NBC 4 Washington (WRC-TV), where he’d been employed since 2006.
“Derrick has been an inspiration and cherished member of our family and his hometown community,” Ward’s family told the outlet in a statement that was shared during Wednesday’s broadcast. “As a distinguished journalist, Derrick’s storytelling, prolific writing, warmth and humor touched countless lives. Our children and our entire family will miss him dearly.”
As of Thursday afternoon, news of Ward’s passing had drawn an outpouring of condolences online.
“Stunned to hear of his passing. Watched that great man for over two decades tell some riveting stories all with class, respect, and precision,” podcaster Lee Sanders wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Well diverse and extremely talented man. Thoughts to his friends, family and colleagues. Not a good start to 2025.”
Watch an NBC 4 report on Derrick Ward’s death below.
Fox 5 DC journalist Tom Fitzgerald felt similarly, describing Ward as “one of the most pleasant people I’ve ever spent time with.”
“I’ll miss the graciousness, professionalism, kindness and glowing smile of this true gentleman,” he wrote on X. “Peace to his family, friends & NBC 4 colleagues.”
A Washington, D.C., native, Ward began his journalism career in radio, where he covered the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the D.C. sniper shootings of 2003, among other major stories. He then transitioned to television reporting when he landed a gig at WKBW-TV in Buffalo, New York.
Appearing on the “Architecture Is Political” podcast in 2020, Ward recalled how his love of storytelling inspired him to pursue a career in journalism.
“I want to tell the stories of this town that I grew up in,” he said. “I like doing things that can resonate with somebody ― if you can say something or write something somewhere and it just gets someone’s attention or whatever point you’re trying to make gets off and they can say, ‘Hmmm’ or ‘Uh huh.’ It’s the same reason that people do music and other things, I guess, is to look for that resonance.”
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In addition to his professional background, Ward was known as an avid golfer and guitar player. He is survived by his three children: Derrick Jr., Ian and Marisa.
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Suburban family coordinated Jimmy Carter's Washington D.C. funeral: 'It was really beautiful'
WASHINGTON (WLS) — The public funeral celebrating former President Jimmy Carter’s life and legacy was coordinated by a family that hails from the Chicago suburbs.
Rick Jasculca, a Chicago public affairs executive, worked for and with Carter for years, and considered him family.
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It was a somber day that included stories of Carter that brought laughs, as well as tears.
Thursday was a national day of mourning to honor and remember Carter; President Joe Biden delivered a eulogy.
“Throughout his life he showed us what it means to be a practitioner of good works, a good and faithful servant of God and of the people,” Biden said.
The gathering was a time for the nation to come together, to put aside politics and join the Carter family in remembering the legacy of the 39th president.
“They were small town people who never forgot who they were and where they were from, no matter what happened in their lives,” grandson Jason Carter said.
Jasculca worked on Carter’s 1976 presidential campaign, and did advance work when Carter became president.
He later joined his daughters, Lauren and Aimee, and son, Andrew, working with the Carter Center.
The four family members served as overall coordinators of the ceremony Thursday in Washington, D.C.
Jasculca reflected on the ceremony before returning to Chicago.
“It was really beautiful. You know, I think it really captured the totality of Jimmy Carter,” Jasculca said.
It was a sentiment echoed often during Thursday’s ceremony.
“He had the courage and strength to stick to his principals, even when they were politically unpopular,” Jason Carter said.
Jasculca considered Carter a second father, who became dear to his entire family.
“My grandkids call me ‘Bop’; that’s their name for me. And they call President Carter ‘Bop Jimmy,’” Jasculca said.
Jasculca said, during their ceremony, he had a few moments. But, the emotions really hit him after.
“But, when we got to Andrews Air Force Base, and I knew this was the last time, you know, I’d be able to say goodbye, I just I, I’ll be honest, I bust out crying on the tarmac,” Jasculca said.
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