South Street Seaport Museum Announces Film Screenings: Connections to the Waterfront

South Street Seaport Museum announces Film Screenings: Connections to the Waterfront on Sunday September 25 2024 from 5:30-7:30pm on the 1885 tall ship Wavertree Pier 16 (Fulton and South Streets). Claim your space today to enjoy these two documentary screenings that celebrate the importance of a resilient and equitably shared waterfront. You can register for either one of the short screenings or both to join us for the full evening. seaportmuseum.org/film-screenings-connections-to-the-waterfront/.

“A Shore Thing: Squatting a NYC Sacrifice Zone”

5:30pm | Free

This 15-minute film by Brando Productions curated by Sydnee Novack offers a unique perspective on New York City’s water community focusing on an area deemed “Industry River.” The documentary begins by noting that “‘Industry River’ is a sacrifice zone permanently devastated by capitalism through a combination of industrial pollution and Combined Sewage Overflows” and features an interview with a local resident who lives on a houseboat in this area which is not zoned for residences. Don’t miss this opportunity to see a powerful film that sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of life in New York City. A Q&A will follow the screening. Advanced registration for this free event is suggested but walk-ups will be accommodated as possible.

“WindShipped”

6:30pm | Free

This 39-minute documentary film is presented in partnership with Waterfront Alliance and Climate Film Festival. “WindShipped” tells the story of how one man’s quixotic dream turned into reality. For the past five years the schooner Apollonia has been delivering goods up and down the Hudson River by sail including deliveries to South Street reminiscent of a time when numerous cargo boats sailed the river daily. We will learn how their buyers have shown a preference for this non-polluting method of delivery. A thought-provoking panel discussion with the filmmakers and Apollonia crew will follow the screening. Advanced registration for this free event is suggested but walk-ups will be accommodated as possible.

Refreshments will be available throughout the event.

About Waterfront Alliance

Waterfront Alliance has been leading the charge in how the New York metropolitan region views and uses its harbor for more than a decade and a half. With more than 1100 Alliance Partners committed to bringing real change to our region’s 700+ miles of coastline the Waterfront Alliance stepped into a new and critical leadership role to inform and challenge the region’s response to sea level rise and coastal storms. Our crucial long-term focus is on increasing waterfront accessibility for all advocating for a working waterfront that is a vital source of business activity preparing our most-impacted communities for the climate crisis and educating the next generation of waterfront stewards. We achieve change through collaborations education our own initiatives and campaigns and by inspiring others to become changemakers.

About Climate Film Festival

Climate Film Festival (CFF) is New York City’s first film festival dedicated to climate in all its forms. From narrative and documentary features to experimental and animated shorts CFF harnesses the transformative power of motion pictures showcasing new and established voices classic climate films and energizing human stories. CFF’s inaugural festival is scheduled for September 20-22 2024.

About Brando Productions

Brando Productions is a New York City-based full-service ethical video production company that creates engaging and high production value videos. We train and hire a diverse crew who are passionate about the craft of production and love to tell our clients’ stories. Together we deliver a professional experience for everyone in front of and behind the camera based on our founder’s 25 years of experience in the NYC video production trade.

About the South Street Seaport Museum

The South Street Seaport Museum located in the heart of the historic seaport district in New York City preserves and interprets the history of New York as a great port city. Founded in 1967 the Museum houses an extensive collection of works of art and artifacts a maritime reference library exhibition galleries and education spaces working 19th century print shops and an active fleet of historic vessels that all work to tell the story of “Where New York Begins.” seaportmuseum.org

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