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SERVICE95: The Watch List  (founded by Dua Lipa)
Our 6 favourite documentaries from DOC NYC film festival

HAMMER TO NAIL- “9 Most Anticipated Films of DOC NYC ‘25”
”It’s an honest love letter from a daughter to her father, and a tribute to all the invisible people working nights to keep the world running.”

INDIEWIRE - DOC NYC: 10 Films to See at America’s Largest Documentary Festival
”Filmmaker Karla Murthy’s immigrant portrait has been picking up buzz at other American festivals…”

THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS- Karla Murthy: My film is about reimagining the American dream
Director Karla Murthy and producer Rajal Pitroda talk about all that went into the making of their celebrated documentary

DOCUMENTARY MAGAZINE - “Sheffield DocFest 2025: Tender Shoots”
”…exquisitely written and read voiceover reflections interwoven with rich family archive.”

BUSINESS DOC EUROPE - Review
”An affectionate and gently insightful examination of an immigrant story”

EYE FOR FILM - Review
”Universal ideas interlock with this personal and resonant story.”

DEADLINE - Exclusive Trailer Release
A Daughter Reflects On Her Immigrant Father’s Pursuit Of The American Dream In Sheffield DocFest Premiere

FILMMAKER MAGAZINE
“Crying and Editing at the Same Time”: Karla Murthy on Her Sheffield World Premiere The Gas Station Attendant

MOVIE BUFF - Review
”she’s made something devastating and beautiful out of regret, guilt, memory, and love.”

UNSEEN FILMS - Review
”Murthy's storytelling is masterful…. A staggering achievement and an absolute must see.”

NEW INDIA EXPRESS - Review 
 ”There is something near perfect about the timing of Karla Murthy’s new documentary”

E. NINA ROTHE - Review
”Karla Murthy’s haunting, touching film gives a name to one immigrant’s story and makes us ponder it all… A must watch film”

CINERAMA - Review
”emotional, heartfelt and breathtakingly honest documentary”

EXPOSED MAGAZINE - Review
”Sensitively and skillfully crafted… Karla Murthy has created a superb story of life and luck..”

TALKHOUSE - Essay by Karla Murthy 
”Personal Exposure”: Karla Murthy shares the experience of turning the camera on herself and her family

NEW INDIA ABROAD
From India to America: Karla Murthy’s film spotlights her father’s immigrant struggles

CINEMAFILE WITH MIKE KASPAR - Podcast INTV with Karla Murthy
Director / Producer / Editor Karla Murthy joins us for a conversation

EXPOSED MAGAZINE
DocFest 2025: top picks

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Sheffield DocFest Sets Films on Ukraine War Field Medics, Agency Matching North and South Koreans

ALL OF IT WITH ALISON STEWART - DOC NYC: The Gas Station Attendant
Documentary filmmaker Karla Murthy talks about her new film "The Gas Station Attendant," a moving and intimate immigrant story