DC/DOX to Showcase World Premieres of Rory Kennedy’s Boeing Documentary, Marilyn Ness Film, and More
DC/DOX Unveils Lineup for 2026 Festival with World Premieres Featuring Rory Kennedy and Marilyn Ness
The DC/DOX festival has announced its full lineup for its highly anticipated fourth edition, set to take place from June 11 to 14. The event will feature nine world premieres, alongside three North American premieres and five U.S. premieres.
Among the highlights are Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing, directed by Rory Kennedy, and The Endless Frontier by Marilyn Ness. Kennedy’s film serves as a sequel to her 2022 documentary Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, which exposed the serious flaws surrounding the launch of the 737 MAX aircraft. That earlier work garnered nominations for Outstanding Achievement in Broadcast Film at the Cinema Eye Honors and for Best Documentary Screenplay at the Writers Guild of America Awards.
Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing will also air on Netflix, continuing Kennedy’s exploration of the aerospace giant following the well-publicized death of whistleblower John Barnett. The film promises to delve into new revelations and insider accounts amidst an ongoing corporate crisis.
Ness, a two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker, describes The Endless Frontier as “an urgent portrait of three scientists confronting some of the most pressing challenges of our time.” This documentary sheds light on the threats facing the American research ecosystem and emphasizes the stakes involved should it falter.
In addition to the notable features, the festival will showcase seven short documentaries and will present Amazomania, directed by Nathan Grossman, which investigates a controversial expedition aimed at contacting a remote Indigenous tribe in the Amazon rainforest. The film raises ethical questions regarding the consent and ownership of the imagery captured during that expedition.
Other highlights include The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door, which examines a 2018 poisoning incident in Salisbury, England, involving former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia. This film marks its North American premiere at DC/DOX.
The festival aims to foster a sense of community through the collective experience of these impactful narratives. Sky Sitney, co-founder and festival director, remarks, “Once again, the DC/DOX lineup reminds us of the singular power of documentary film to bring people together in pursuit of deeper understanding.” Meanwhile, co-founder Jamie Shor reflects on the diverse offerings, encouraging audiences to explore new cinematic experiences.
The lineup promises a range of stories that challenge and engage viewers, ultimately striving to illuminate issues that are vital to contemporary society.
