David L. Lewis appears in the following:
Pushing Boundaries From Behind The Camera
Friday, April 01, 2016
The HBO documentary “Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures” frames the life of the gay photographer demonized by conservative politicians.
The Lead Paint Blame Game
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Lead paint poisoning is way down — but still lingers in poor neighborhoods with the worst landlords. The law blames them, they blame tenants, and advocates blame the city. Who's right?
Memoir of a Woman Behind the Camera
Friday, March 25, 2016
Cinematographer Kirsten Johnson draws upon 25 years of filming other people’s documentaries to craft her own visual memoir in “Cameraperson."
Close Rikers? There's An App For That.
Monday, March 21, 2016
The Manhattan DA's Office is testing out electronic monitoring to get young offenders off Rikers Island.
Running For President As A Black Woman
Friday, March 18, 2016
In CHISHOLM 72: UNSOUGHT AND UNBOSSED, director Shola Lynch looks at the quixotic and courageous presidential campaign of the first black congresswoman, Brooklyn's Shirley Chisholm.
In Homeless Shelters, Domestic Violence Prevails
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
A new report from the city says domestic violence is the most common violent incident in homeless shelters.
Created On Cuomo's Recommendation, Homeless Agency's Future Now in de Blasio's Hands
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Twenty years after the Department of Homeless Services was created, Mayor Bill de Blasio is considering whether to eliminate it as a standalone agency.
Understanding Los Angeles Through Its Food
Friday, March 11, 2016
The documentary "City of Gold" profiles the Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold as he goes off the beaten path seeking new discoveries in Los Angeles.
Inside the Supreme Court’s Abortion Case
Friday, March 04, 2016
Dawn Porter’s timely documentary “Trapped” looks at abortion clinics in the south struggling against state laws that impose difficult restrictions.
Lawsuit Says State Fails to Protect Women from Sexual Abuse in Prison
Friday, February 26, 2016
A recent lawsuit alleges the sexual abuse of females in state prison has remained persistent because not enough is done to investigate allegations and punish guards.
Beloved Chef Faces Changing Tastes
Friday, February 26, 2016
Erika Frankel's documentary "King Georges" follows renowned French Chef Georges Perrier as he makes tough decisions about his iconic Philadelphia restaurant, Le Bec-Fin.
Whiff of Cronyism in Race for Silver's Seat
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver represented lower Manhattan for 40 years before his corruption conviction. The race to succeed him is literally a back-room, clubhouse deal.
Banished Bills Stall in Albany
Monday, February 22, 2016
In Albany, a bill can languish for years in committee without public debate or a vote, because the system provides another way for special interests to wield their influence.
Searching 10,000 Brains for Signs of Mental Illness
Friday, February 19, 2016
Researchers from the Child Mind Institute are scanning the brains of 10,000 New York City children to find physical proof of psychiatric disorders. They started on Staten Island.
On Oscar Night, Don't Forget the Shorts
Friday, February 19, 2016
The nominees for Best Documentary Short confront weighty topics through resilient characters.
Turn Your Eyes On The Prize
Friday, February 12, 2016
The epic documentary "Eyes on the Prize," a 14-part history of the civil rights movement, returns after years of being hard to find.
Memories of a Fallen Photographer
Friday, January 29, 2016
The documentary JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY profiles the photojournalist who became the first American citizen killed by ISIS.
New York Values at Sundance
Friday, January 22, 2016
Anthony Weiner, Gloria Vanderbilt and Robert Mapplethorpe are among the subjects making documentary debuts at the Sundance Film Festival starting this week.
Mayor Proposes $82 Billion Preliminary Budget for 2017
Thursday, January 21, 2016
De Blasio's plan includes new federal grant money to pay for ongoing Sandy repairs along with increased pension investments as the city's retiree population lives longer.
Mayor Tries to Rescue EMS
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
One month after WNYC reported on record-long response times, Mayor de Blasio plans to add $5.4 million to expand the number of ambulance tours and get paramedics to the scene faster.
