CINEMA INFO

Maysles Cinema, at MDC, founded by the late documentary filmmaker and pioneer Albert Maysles (1926-2015) in 2008, is dedicated to the exhibition and discussion of documentary films. The Cinema is committed to a democratic experience, one where filmmakers are asked to attend the screenings of their work, and audiences have the opportunity to actively engage the films, subjects in the films, experts, and each other in post-screening forums. Coupled with our scheduled programming, we encourage the programming participation of local social and cultural organizations to deepen community involvement and provide exposure for under-represented social issues and overlooked artists and their work.

Our recently renovated 51 seat cinema is now outfitted with Dolby Surround Sound and DCP. MDC also offers educational programming for filmmakers of all ages and produces documentary films.

$15 General Admission (Suggested Donation)
$7 General Admission Reduced Rate (Suggested Donation)
No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

Maysles Cinema opens one hour before showtime.
All audience members must arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled showtime in order to be guaranteed a seat.
This includes online and advanced ticket holders.

Maysles Documentary Center no longer requires face masks and proof of vaccination for indoor cinema screenings.

We ask that guests continue to wear face coverings for events with high audience attendance and when speaking with MDC staff. Staff members will also wear face masks during screenings, because caring for ourselves and our community is our top priority.

If you feel sick or have a cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, trouble breathing or muscle pain, or if you have been exposed to Covid-19, please help keep everyone safe and stay home. 

We will continue to adjust our policies in accordance with current COVID-19 rates in NYC and CDC guidance.

LOCATION

Maysles Documentary Center is located at 343 Lenox Avenue (Malcolm X Blvd) between 127th & 128th Streets in Manhattan.

By Subway: The #2 and #3 train station is two blocks away at 125th street. You can also take A, B, C, D, or #4, #5, #6 to 125th street and walk or take a bus to Lenox Avenue.

By Bus: M-1, M-2, M-7, M-60, M-100, M-101, M-102 or BX 15

Parking is available at the Municipal Garage at 126th Street between Lenox Avenue and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.