Join a spirited pub crawl across Manhattan, aiming to visit 12 unique dive bars. Starting downtown near the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge, the journey navigates various neighborhoods, concluding in Times Square. The host samples beers and shares candid thoughts on the establishments, from The Library and Hair of the Dog to Double Down Saloon and Jimmy's Corner. Expect honest commentary on the bar scene, local quirks, and a quest for authentic New York City experiences, even if all 12 bars aren't conquered in one day.

This animated documentary delves into the infamous Pizza Connection trial, which uncovered how the Sicilian Mafia ran a multi-billion-dollar heroin operation in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Heroin, refined in clandestine labs in rural Sicily, was shipped to New York, often hidden in crates marked as olive oil or cheese. Once in the city, the drug was distributed through seemingly ordinary pizza parlors, which also served as fronts for money laundering, dealing mostly in cash to avoid a paper trail. The operation was eventually infiltrated by FBI agent Joe Pistone, also known as Donnie Brasco, who spent six years undercover. His meticulous work and recordings, along with international law enforcement cooperation spurred by new legislation like the RICO Act, led to a global crackdown. The investigation culminated in the Pizza Connection trial in 1985, which saw 18 defendants convicted for narcotics trafficking, racketeering, and money laundering, effectively dismantling a vast criminal enterprise.

This documentary, 26.2: Journey to the Finish Line of the TCS New York City Marathon, follows four New Yorkers as they train for the iconic race, each with a unique and inspiring story. The film highlights the journeys of a retired math teacher, an NYPD administrative aide, a public defender, and an elevator mechanic, who collectively have overcome a stroke, cancer, a devastating house fire, and even finishing last in a previous marathon. Produced with support from New York Road Runners, this film isn't just about athletic prowess, but about resilience, determination, and the profound personal reasons that drive participants to cross the finish line.