New York Stories

Films and stories set in or about New York that can only happen in the greatest city on earth

July 13, 2025
3:40-6:40 PM

Court Square Theater
44-02 23rd St, Long Island City

Punk to Protest - Writing is Activism with Alvin Eng

A short video documentary on Alvin Eng, an Asian American author, musician, playwright and educator from NYC. This documentary offers a glimpse into the intersection of art, identity, and activism, highlighting the resilience and creativity that define Alvin Eng's work.

A person standing in an urban street holding a guitar case, with graffiti-covered brick buildings and an overpass in the background. Text overlay reads 'PUNK TO PROTEST: WRITING IS ACTIVISM WITH ALVIN ENG.'

In this Corner of the City

A mother, daughter, and a college student share their experience living in a NYC basement.

Photo of a stairwell leading up to a small outdoor area with a yellow ball, some green hoses, and a railing, with the text 'IN THIS CORNER OF THE CITY' in large blue letters at the bottom.

Broken Pieces

One day in NYC the lives of five people cross paths with each other in unexpected ways, revealing the subtle yet important interconnectedness of their lives as they grapple with their own issues and try to make sense of the chaos that surrounds them. Love is a complicated and messy thing, and sometimes it takes being broken to find the pieces that fit.

DVD cover for the TV series 'Broken Pieces' featuring five characters: a young man, a woman with long dark hair, another woman with reddish hair, a man with glasses, and a young girl, with a cityscape in the background.