FILM
FILM @ SAC is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens
HEAARTBEAT
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 | 6 PM
Join us on Thursday, August 6 for a special screening of HEAARTBEAT, an intimate documentary by Alexandra Fairweather exploring the life, work, and creative philosophy of the late sculptor John Chamberlain. Drawn from years of personal footage and unprecedented access, the film offers a rare portrait of Chamberlain not only as one of the most influential artists of the postwar era, but as a father, husband, friend, and endlessly curious creative force.
Filmed over seven years and featuring archival footage captured by Fairweather beginning in her teenage years, HEAARTBEAT moves beyond the public mythology surrounding Chamberlain to reveal the rhythms of his daily life, artistic process, humor, and humanity. The documentary traces his six-decade practice across crushed automobiles, foam, aluminum foil, photography, and other experimental mediums, while exploring his belief that art should create an experience that “makes your heart beat.”
At once deeply personal and historically resonant, HEAARTBEAT is both a portrait of a groundbreaking artist and a meditation on legacy, memory, and the enduring power of art.
THE BONACKERS DOCUMENTARY
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 | 6 PM
Following the screening of THE BONACKERS, join filmmaker Joanne Friedland Roberts and Pete Topping, Baykeeper and Executive Director of Peconic Baykeeper, for a conversation about Long Island’s traditions, waterways, and working communities. THE BONACKERS is a 60-minute documentary exploring the lives of the East End’s fishermen and farmers who have preserved their way of life for nearly 400 years. The discussion will highlight the importance of protecting both the cultural heritage and natural resources that define the region.
THE RIGHT WHALE SCREENING AND PANEL DISCUSSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 | 6 PM
Join us for the screening of The Right Whale: Tales of Resilience and Hope, followed by a reception and an engaging panel discussion with the filmmakers, Cheryl and Nick Dean, and Ecologist, Author, and Conservationist Carl Safina.
The Right Whale: Tales of Resilience and Hope celebrates the enigmatic lives of right whales as they navigate the world’s oceans. We meet individual whales who are as intrepid as any human explorer and witness intimate moments between mothers and their calves. Filmed in collaboration with scientists worldwide, we gain a deeper understanding of how these magnificent creatures perceive their environment. The ocean has changed dramatically since right whales were thriving centuries ago. Southern right whales represent one of the greatest conservation success stories of our time, but their Northern cousins are in peril. The Right Whale explores the changes needed to revive an ocean full of giants.
WHAT WOULD SOPHIA LOREN DO?
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 | 5 PM
What Would Sophia Loren Do? follows Nancy “Vincenza” Kulik, an Italian-American mother and grandmother living in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Nancy has seen her share of life’s challenges, but has always been able to stay joyful and resilient, inspired in part by another Italian mother, the movie star Sophia Loren. Nancy uses the metaphorical question “What Would Sophia Loren Do?” as a guide to questions big and small. For example, “Would Sophia Loren eat whole wheat pasta?” Nancy thinks not. But more importantly, this catch phrase also provides comfort and a source of strength in times of crisis. In 2016, Vincenza’s 51-year-old son passed away suddenly; Nancy was bereft. She found solace in the love and support of her friends and family. But as she describes it, Nancy also found strength in the example of Sophia’s grace and perseverance. For Nancy, the words “What Would Sophia Loren Do?” have helped her navigate some of the most difficult times of her life. Through the experiences of these two extraordinary women, we come to understand what it means to face life’s challenges with resilience and love, and to age with courage, humor and joy. Directed by Ross Kauffman.
Followed by a panel discussion with Executive Producer Regina K. Scully and HamptonsFilm Chief Creative Officer David Nugent.