September 25 | 5:30–7:30pm | Wavertree | Free
The two documentary screenings originally scheduled as part of City of Water Day and postponed due to the heat advisory are now rescheduled! Claim your space today to enjoy these special documentaries that celebrate the importance of a resilient and equitably shared waterfront.
Each documentary has a separate ticketing link. You can register for either one of the short screenings or both to join us for the full evening. Refreshments will be available throughout the event.
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A Shore Thing: Squatting a NYC Sacrifice Zone
5:30pm | Free
Sign up today for the premiere screening of the short documentary “A Shore Thing: Squatting a NYC Sacrifice Zone” by Brando Productions. This 15-minute film, 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
Join us for the screening of the 39-minute documentary film “WindShipped,” 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.
Extend Your Visit
Access to Wavertree is included with your event ticket. To extend your visit and see more that the Museum has to offer, ask Museum staff about our Pay What You Wish General Admission tickets when you check in. Before or after your event, between 11am–5pm, get Pay What You Wish General Admission tickets to see more of the Museum.
General Admission includes access to all current exhibitions on view in the introduction gallery space at 12 Fulton Street and access to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree. Free timed tickets for a tour of the 1908 lightship Ambrose are available separately at no additional cost.
The 2024 sailing season will come to an end on Sunday, October 6! There are still tickets available to sail New York Harbor on the 1885 schooner Pioneer and 1930 tugboat W.O. Decker and range from $15–$70.
About the Partners
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 1,100 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.
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.
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.
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