The Slightest Touch, directed by Rachel Fleit and edited by Sloane Klevin, ACE, will have its North American premiere at DOC NYC, which runs November 11-29, 2026. Fleit’s soulful and life-affirming documentary, featuring Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) survivor Emma Fogarty and Colin Farrell, explores the power of friendship and connection.
The first screening, the evening of November 12, will be followed by a Q&A with director Rachel Fleit and protagonist/producer Colin Farrell. Fleit will also participate in a Q&A following the November 14 screening.
The film continues Fleit’s long creative partnership with Union Editorial and Partner/Editor Klevin. Union President and Managing Partner Michael Raimondi and Head of Production, TV and Film Katherine LeBlond served as Executive Producers on The Slightest Touch.
“What I cherish most about making The Slightest Touch is that it was built on the long-standing creative relationships and deep trust I have with Union Editorial,” said Fleit. “Executive Producer Michael Raimondi and the team at Union Editorial have believed in my voice for over eleven years. That kind of sustained support is rare. Executive Producer Katherine LeBlond truly went above and beyond. She protected the spirit of the film at every turn and approached the work with both rigor and heart. This was my fourth collaboration with Sloane Klevin, and she was masterful as always. And Milos Zivkovic brought that same care to the sound design and mix, elevating every moment with precision and empathy.”
Union’s contributions included assistant editor Carmen Bartolomé Valls, graphics and VFX by Union NYC, and sound design and mix by Miloš Zivkovic.
The Slightest Touch was produced by Fine Point Films Ltd and Chapel Place Productions in association with The Kennedy/Marshall Company, ORIGINAL FILMS, DESHE CAPITAL LLC, The DeNovo Initiative, Union Editorial, Northern Ireland Screen and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland.
This month, The Slightest Touch screens at the 70th BFI London Film Festival. The BFl screenings take place Monday, October 12, and Thursday, October 15.
