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It's Spring in Newburyport but it looks like we may all all a lot more time at home. So, in between binge watching box sets, try a few documentaries to keep your mind fresh and alive in the difficult times.

This Earth Day - April 22 - come to a special screening of The Story of Plastic Cancelled

On Sunday, February 23, the Newburyport Documentary Festival is proud to present all 5 short documentaries nominated for the 2020 Oscar. The five films are IN THE ABSENCE, LEARNING TO SKATEBOARD IN A WARZONE (IF YOU'RE A GIRL), LIFE OVERTAKES ME, LOUIS SUPERMAN and RUN CHA-CHA. The evening begins at 5pm with a reception that offers complimentary wine, beer and snacks. The film screening starts promptly at 6pm.

It's December and the holiday season and maybe you need to take a break from parties, family and another showing of Love Actually so why not enjoy a good documentary.

It's October and the nights are drawing in but look on the bright side of life, no guillt about sitting down and enjoying a good documentary film

Audience Award and the Best Film by a New England Film Maker - Runner Best Feature - Pariah Dog Best Short Film - Motorcycle Man Best Film by a First Time Film Maker - Who Killed Lt. Van Dorn? David Kleiler Cinephile Award - Hail Satan?

MidSummer Documentaries to watch at home on cable and streaming platforms brought to you by the NBPTDOCUFEST team.

MidSummer Documentaries to watch at home on cable and streaming platforms brought to you by the NBPTDOCUFEST team.

Documentaries to watch at home on cable and streaming platforms brought to you by the NBPTDOCUFEST team.

Documentaries to watch at home on cable and streaming platforms brought to you by the NBPTDOCUFEST team.