For nearly 250 years, a small crabbing community in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay has weathered relentless change. Since 1850, two-thirds of their island has succumbed to rising sea levels, and experts predict that within two decades, the islanders may be forced to abandon their ancestral home. Tangier Island stands as a canary in the coal mine, foreshadowing the fate of countless other coastal communities facing similar threats. And yet, for the people of Tangier, this is not a crisis. It is simply life. Their belief in God’s plan, their connection to the water, and their identity as a community are woven together so tightly that to acknowledge the island’s demise is to question the very foundation of who they are. Exquisitely filmed in the immersive tradition of cinéma vérité, this mesmerizing documentary does not argue or persuade. It listens and it offers a recognition of what is worth fighting for. Not just land, but the connections that make a place home. (USA, 2024, 90 min, Documentary) A panel of experts will follow the screening.
After a collision with a whale sank his sailboat, Steven Callahan drifted across the Atlantic Ocean without food or water in an inflatable raft for 76 days. Forced to come to terms with his own limitations, Steven wills himself to survive through a strength he never knew he had. The documentary is a gripping first-hand account of his NYT bestselling novel. Steven later used this experience to become an advisor to (and 76 DAYS ADRIFT executive producer) Ang Lee as he was directing his Oscarwinning film, Life of Pi. We are excited to screen the film and host Steven Callahan and Director Joe Wein for our 2025 Sailing Showcase. (USA, 105 min, Documentary) Q&A TO FOLLOW With Steven Callahan and Joe Wein moderated by Gary Jobson.
The life story of one of the most extraordinary athletes in the history of sports. For nine years, nine months and nine days, track superstar Edwin Moses went undefeated in the notoriously difficult 400-meter hurdles. One of the most extraordinary athletes in the history of sports, the Olympic champion devised his method while studying physics at Morehouse College in Atlanta, calculating the specific number of steps needed to dominate the event. Edwin’s unique blend of intellectual brilliance and athletic prowess set him apart from the pack. Beyond his success on the track, he used his platform to champion important causes that continue to resonate today—advocating for fair pay for athletes, fighting doping, and pushing for racial equality in America. Executive-produced by Academy Award®winner Morgan Freeman and featuring interviews with fellow Morehouse alums Oscar®-nominee Samuel L. Jackson and Oscar®-winner Spike Lee, this film captures Moses’ unparalleled triumphs both on and off the track and showcases his legacy as a trailblazer in every sense. (USA/Germany, 2024, 105 min, Documentary)
David and his fiancé Meg are an engaged interfaith couple who are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner. Meg recently converted to Judaism to appease David’s family (and most especially the family’s neurotic matriarch played by Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Kyra Sedgwick). The nerve-wracking family dynamics come to a crescendo when an accidental death occurs during pre-dinner cocktails. Aided by their apartment building’s doorman (played by rapper Method Man), David’s family attempts to maintain a sense of calm for Meg’s unsuspecting Midwestern parents. The ensemble cast shines in this rollicking comedy of errors (and omissions). Winner of the Audience Award at the Tribeca Film Festival. (USA, 2024, 84 min, Comedy).
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the film tells the harrowing true story of Finnish businessman and philanthropist Abraham Stiller, a key figure in the Helsinki Jewish community. As Finland finds itself in a precarious alliance with Nazi Germany, Stiller bravely defies the growing tide of anti-Semitism to protect Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution in Germany and Austria. Stiller was also one of the first to receive word about Finnish Jewish deportation. He risked everything, ultimately saving the lives of 150 Jews who had sought refuge in Finland. This is a story not often told, showcasing heroes in countries often thought of as safe havens that were threatened by growing antisemitism. (Finland, 2024, 85 min, Drama).
Renowned storyteller Charles Dickens finds it challenging to bond with his imaginative son, Walter, amidst his busy career. After Walter disrupts one of Dickens’ readings, Dickens decides to share the story of Jesus Christ with him, hoping to bridge the gap between them. As Dickens narrates the story, Walter becomes captivated, experiencing the events of Jesus’ life vividly. Through the journey of Jesus, Walter and Dickens’ relationship deepens, culminating in a bond of love forged through storytelling. (USA/South Korea, 2025, 101 min, Animation) Q&A TO FOLLOW
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