Southampton Arts Center will host a Documentary Series throughout the months of July and August. A variety of films will be shown and will be held in SAC’s indoor theater which is located at at SAC at 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY. There will also be an in-person or Zoom panel following the film. The Summer Film Series is free for members and $10 for nonmembers.
“We are so delighted that the Southampton Arts Center is known as a showcase for documentary films that educate, enrich and entertain our audiences to inspire greater learning.” notes Christina Strassfield, Executive Director.
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Documentaries lineup:
We Are Guardians on Sunday, July 27th at 6 pm.
- A film by Edivan Guajajara, Chelsea Greene, and Rob Grobman. We Are Guardians follows Indigenous forest guardians Marçal Guajajara and activist Puyr Tembé as they fight to protect their territories from deforestation, while also exploring the struggles of an illegal logger and a landowner besieged by invaders and extractive industries. Through intimate storytelling, the film examines the Amazon Rainforest’s pivotal role in global climate stability and the economic drivers of its destruction. Blending politics, history, science, and consciousness, it provides a deep dive into this complex crisis. Directed by Edivan Guajajara, Chelsea Greene, and Rob Grobman; produced by Fisher Stevens and executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.
Breaking Form on Sunday, August 3rd at 6 pm.
- BREAKING FORM is an award-winning feature documentary about choreographer Jane Comfort. A maverick of New York City’s downtown dance scene, Comfort is known for her issue-oriented works that integrate text and movement since the late 1970s. Directed by Peabody Award-winner Alexandra Nikolchev, “Breaking Form” delves into a creatively rich yet under-examined chapter in American dance, charting Comfort’s transformation from a polite Southern transplant to a globally celebrated performer renowned for her bold political and irreverent social commentary. The film invites viewers to be inspired by an artist who defies expectations and challenges audiences to engage with the social injustices of the day. Produced by Comfort and co-produced by award-winning artists Sean Donovan and Leslie Cuyjet, Breaking Form features a talented cast from over 40 years of Jane Comfort and Company, with an original score by Obie Award-winning composer Heather Christian.
Empowers Africa on Sunday, August 10th at 6 pm.
- Film to be Announced
The Last Twins on Thursday, August 14th at 6 pm.
- This documentary delves into the untold story of Erno ‘Zvi’ Spiegel, a Holocaust hero who worked to shield young twins from the atrocities of Auschwitz. Utilizing personal testimonies and archival footage, the film showcases Spiegel’s steadfast courage and compassion amid unspeakable brutality.
Stella and Co. on Sunday, August 17th at 6 pm.
- Filmmaker Robin Baker Leacock’s new documentary Stella & Co. is a celebration of the extraordinary life of her almost 104-year old mother, Stella, and a group of vibrant seniors — ages 75 to 105 — living their best lives. The film delivers a thought-provoking and positive look at what it means to age in modern times, through humor, music and storytelling. The 50-minute film, Baker Leacock’s fifth, is produced and directed by Baker Leacock. It was shown nationally on PBS in early May 2020.
Can’t Look Away: The Case Against Social Media on Sunday, August 24th at 6 pm.
- Can’t Look Away is a gripping documentary that exposes the dark side of social media and its devastating impact on young users. Directors Matthew O’Neill and Perri Peltz take viewers inside the high-stakes legal battle to hold tech companies accountable for the harm caused by their negligence and dangerous algorithms. Based on investigative reporting by Bloomberg News’ Olivia Carville, the film follows the Social Media Victims Law Center fighting for justice for families whose children suffered tragic consequences linked to social media use. As families seek justice, Can’t Look Away underscores the urgent need for industry reform and serves as both a wake-up call about the dangers of social media– and a call to action to protect future generations.
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