Sffilm's Doc Stories Reveals Exciting 12Th Annual Lineup

WHO:

Deadline - Ava DuVernay is the director of the opening film "14th."

Variety - The festival features 10 Oscar-contending feature documentaries.

WHAT:

Deadline - The 12th edition of Doc Stories will showcase films including "Tutu," "Black Sunflowers," and "Soul Patrol."

Variety - "14th" is described as a penetrating examination of threats to the protections and rights afforded by the 14th Amendment.

WHERE:

Deadline - The festival will take place in San Francisco.

WHEN:

Deadline - Doc Stories will run from November 5-8.

Variety - "14th" premiered at the New York Film Festival earlier in the month.

WHY:

Deadline - The festival aims to highlight important documentary films and issues.

HOW:

Variety - The festival will feature a lineup of films that are contenders for the Oscars.

(UPDATED October 14, 2026 18:02 UTC)

The 12th edition of Doc Stories is set to take place in San Francisco from November 5 to 8, showcasing a lineup of ten Oscar-contending feature documentaries. One of the highlights will be the opening film "14th," directed by Ava DuVernay, which offers a penetrating examination of the threats to the protections and rights afforded by the 14th Amendment. Other films featured at the festival include "Tutu," "Black Sunflowers," and "Soul Patrol," all aimed at highlighting important documentary films and issues.