American Doctor

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 NYC PREMIERE Tuesday, July 21 at 7:00: The screening will be followed by an on-stage conversation with filmmaker Poh Si Teng, Dr. Thaer Ahmad, Dr. Mark Perlmutter, and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa Veteran producer and journalist Poh Si Teng makes her directorial debut with a visceral, unflinching film following three notable U.S. physicians as they provide in-person support at a Gaza hospital treating victims of mass-casualty events from the Israeli war campaign. Dr. Thaer Ahmad, Dr. Mark Perlmutter, and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa come from different cultural backgrounds but are united by a shared calling to confront injustice and uphold their oath to save lives. Back in the U.S., they speak out about what they have witnessed and urge politicians to intervene against the ongoing killing. Screening as part of DOC NYC Selects: Summer 2026 IFC Center does not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films, as sensitivities vary from person to person. In addition to the synopses, trailers and other links on our website, further information about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on Common Sense Media, IMDb and DoesTheDogDie.com as well as through general internet searches.