New York Times Op-Docs acquires documentary short Listen

The New York Times has acquired *Listen*, a 15-minute documentary short, for its Op-Docs series, Deadline reported on 6 November. Taliesin Black-Brown directed and produced it, following Alaskan sound recordist Hank Lentfer as he cares for his mother through dementia. It joins eight films on the Times' 2026 awards slate. Terms have not been made public.