Spring 2025 Season
The Port Jefferson Documentary Series is sponsored by:
Maggio Environmental and Wellness and Covati and Janhsen, CPAS PC
Port Jeff Storage, Saranto Calamas, CPA
Please visit the TICKET PAGE to purchase a Season Pass or tickets for individual films
1. SHAKING IT UP: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF LIZ CARPENTER
Thursday, March 6, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Screening at First United Methodist Church
603 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Over her 89 years, Liz Carpenter was often front and center where history was unfolding, leaving her own indelible mark on some of the most vivid moments and movements that shaped the twentieth century. Conversation with director Abby Ginzberg to follow.
2. EVERY LITTLE THING
Thursday, March 13, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Screening at The First United Methodist Church
603 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
In EVERY LITTLE THING, filmmaker Sally Aiken profiles Terry Masear who has dedicated her life to rescuing and caring for hummingbirds in the Los Angeles area. Her compassion and empathy serve as a reminder that grace can be found in the smallest of acts and the tiniest of creatures.
3. A MAN WITH SOLE: THE IMPACT OF KENNETH COLE
Thursday, March 20, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Screening at The First United Methodist Church
603 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Dori Berinstein chronicles the rise of renowned fashion entrepreneur, Kenneth Cole, from his scrappy start selling shoes through to his current day success. Throughout his rise he always used his brand savvy and prominent place in the cultural sphere to advocate for causes and make the world a better place than he found it. The director will Zoom/appear in person for the Q&A.
4. FACING THE WIND
Thursday, March 27, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Screening at The First United Methodist Church
603 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Director Deirdre Fishel follows two women who bond over their shared struggles as they each care for a spouse stricken with Lewy Body dementia. In this touching portrait, we watch the women find strength and solace together as they care for their loved ones. The director will be in-person for the discussion.
5. THE MAN FROM PRETENTIA
Thursday, April 3, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Screening at The First United Methodist Church
603 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
THE MAN FROM PRETENTIA is Chih Hsuan Liang’s tender portrait of “quirky” art dealer, Paul Bridgewater, who became a fixture of the Downtown NYC art scene. His love for art shined through everything that he did, and Liang’s film serves a fitting tribute to an independent spirit. The director will join us in conversation following the film.
6. DUST TO DUST
Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Screening at The First United Methodist Church
603 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Director Kosai Sekine follows haute couture designer Yuima Nakazato as he discovers the grave impact of “fast fashion” on the environment and then challenges his team and his industry to act more sustainably. Resources on recycling and a upcycled fashion show to follow the screening.
7. FRONT ROW
Thursday, April 24, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Screening at The First United Methodist Church
603 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Director Miriam Guttmann captures the momentous and bittersweet tour of the Ukrainian National Ballet company tour as they struggle with mixed emotions as they represent their country far from the battlefield. They welcome a young soldier who lost his legs in the war to join a special performance.
Please visit the TICKET PAGE to purchase a Season Pass or tickets for individual films
Thank you to our sponsors:
Maggio Environmental
88 Old Dock Rd., Yaphank, NY 11980
https://www.maggioenvironmental.com
Covati & Janhsen CPAS PC
12 Walnut Street
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
631-928-6300
