HamptonsFilm Unveils 2026 SummerDocs Series Lineup, Featuring Films on Salman Rushdie, K2 and Jocelyne Wildenstein (EXCLUSIVE)

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HamptonsFilm has announced its 2026 SummerDocs series, featuring a diverse lineup of documentaries. Notable films include Alex Gibney's exploration of Salman Rushdie and Amir Bar-Lev's K2 ascent documentary. The series will host post-screening discussions with filmmakers and will also feature free outdoor screenings throughout the summer.

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▪The SummerDocs series will open with 'Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie' on June 27.
▪The lineup includes HBO's 'The Lion Queen' and Apple Original Films' 'The Last First: Winter K2.'
▪Post-screening conversations will be led by HamptonsFilm Chief Creative Officer David Nugent and Co-Chair Alec Baldwin.

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Home Film Markets & Festivals May 27, 2026 7:00am PT HamptonsFilm Unveils 2026 SummerDocs Series Lineup, Featuring Films on Salman Rushdie, K2 and Jocelyne Wildenstein (EXCLUSIVE) By Brent Lang Plus Icon Brent Lang Executive Editor BrentALang Latest MoviePass Signs Deal to Provide Subscription Services to Independent Cinema Alliance Members (EXCLUSIVE) 2 hours ago Ira Sachs on ‘The Man I Love,’ Queer Cinema in the Age of Trump and Casting Straight Actors in Gay Roles: ‘I Don’t Ask People Who They’ve Slept With’ 2 days ago ‘Michael’ Sequel: Lionsgate Film Chief Promises ‘A Big and Satisfying Movie’ With ‘Most Popular’ Music Still to Come 6 days ago See All Rachel Eliza Griffiths HamptonsFilm has unveiled its annual SummerDocs series with a lineup that includes Alex Gibney’s “Knife: The…

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