Scorsese has championed Gray for years, and here the two New York directors talk through a filmography that runs from Little Odessa and We Own the Night to Armageddon Time and the festival's opener, Paper Tiger. NYFF's Talks program is where filmmakers get unusually candid, and pairing a master with the peer he admires is the draw. If you care about how New York shaped American movies, this conversation is the festival's must-book afternoon.
What to expect
A seated conversation on a Lincoln Center stage, pitched at film lovers rather than industry insiders, with clips and anecdotes likely to steer the talk. It lands the day after Paper Tiger opens the festival, so the new film will be fresh for the audience.
Good to know
- Take the 1 train to 66 St-Lincoln Center; the campus is a short walk from the station exit.
- Talks sell separately from festival screenings, so book this one on its own.
- Seeing Paper Tiger first gives the conversation more context.
- Scorsese appearances draw heavy demand; check for returns if it shows as sold out.
- A good pick even for festival first-timers, since no film screening is required.
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Common questions
Is a film shown?
It is listed as a Talk, a conversation rather than a screening.
Why Scorsese?
Film at Lincoln Center notes Scorsese is a vocal admirer of Gray's work.
Is it part of NYFF?
Yes, it belongs to the 64th New York Film Festival's Talks program.
