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SANTACON Documentary Explores Event's Surprising Evolution

11/14/2025

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Story summary

The documentary SANTACON, directed by Seth Porges, traces SantaCon’s evolution from a 1990s San Francisco prank to a global event.
It highlights the disconnect between the original Cacophony Society creators and today’s pub crawl, especially in New York City.
The film streams from November 14 for $15, as DOC NYC runs through November 30.

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Story summary

The documentary SANTACON, directed by Seth Porges, traces SantaCon’s evolution from a 1990s San Francisco prank to a global event.
It highlights the disconnect between the original Cacophony Society creators and today’s pub crawl, especially in New York City.
The film streams from November 14 for $15, as DOC NYC runs through November 30.