Central Park Conservancy Film Festival

What if the very thing that fuels you could also be your downfall? Humans have long dreamed of the freedom of flight. In the heart-stopping documentary Fly, from National Geographic Documentary Films, directors Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau (“Shaun White: The Last Run,” “Immigration Nation,” the Emmy® Award–winning “Trophy”) immerse viewers in the exhilarating yet perilous world of BASE jumping.

At the heart of the film are three couples: Jimmy and Marta, pioneering figures affectionately known as the “mom and pop” of BASE jumping; the fearless wingsuit pilot Scotty and his newfound love, Julia; and the resilient duo Amber and Espen, whose bond is tested by triumph and tragedy. Through breathtaking aerial footage, vérité scenes and intimate interviews, the film explores the complex balance between passion and sacrifice. A poignant love story that celebrates the spirit of those who dare to defy gravity, capturing the essence of what it truly means to live on the edge.

From James Cameron, this series takes audiences aboard the OceanXplorer, the most advanced research vessel ever built, to investigate the farthest frontiers of the world’s oceans. Armed with advanced technology, a handpicked team of intrepid explorers and scientists embark on a global odyssey to solve some of the ocean’s greatest mysteries through the lives of its animals and their ecosystems.

Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell are two of the greatest rock climbers of all time—and best friends. Together, they set off on an epic adventure cycling 2,500 miles enroute to a daring climb of The Devil’s Thumb, a legendary 9,000-foot Alaskan peak surrounded by old-growth rainforest. Tommy is recovering from a career-threatening injury, making the expedition’s success uncertain.

When a wild otter in desperate need of help washes up on his jetty in the remote Scottish islands of Shetland, Billy, his wife Susan, and their devoted sheepdog, Jade, find themselves with a unique new family member. From National Geographic and Silverback Films, “Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story” is a heart-warming story directed by Charlie Hamilton James and shot in 4K. This documentary film shows us how love can reawaken us to the beauty of nature.