Take a look below at the full lineup and be sure to click over to the official website here for more information.
Thursday, June 29
BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY
Q&A with producer Adam Haggiag and film subject/executive editor of Baron’s Magazine
Location: Redwood Library and Athenæum Lawn, Newport, RI
Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr was known as the world’s most beautiful woman – Snow White and Cat Woman were both based on her iconic look. However, her arresting looks and glamorous life stood in the way of her being given the credit she deserved as an ingenious inventor whose pioneering work helped revolutionize modern communication. Mislabeled as “just another pretty face,” Hedy’s true legacy is that of a technological trailblazer.
Thursday, July 6
CHASING CORAL
Q&A with filmmaker Jeff Orlowski & producer Larissa Rhodes
Location: St. George’s School Lawn. Middletown, RI
Chasing Coral was shot over three years, with expeditions to coral reefs around the world. The imagery is an ominous warning of the planet’s future along the current course; at the same time, it is a celebration of the most bio diverse ecosystem on the planet.
Thursday, July 13
COYOTE: THE MIKE PLANT STORY
Q&A with director Thomas Simmons
Location: King Park, Newport, RI
The inspiring true story of legendary American sailor and Jamestown native, Mike Plant. Spanning the decade from his arrival in professional offshore sailing in the mid 80’s, the film follows Plant’s daring spirit as he challenges both Mother Nature — around the world alone on a sailboat — and French dominance in the sport.
Thursday, July 20
TAKE EVERY WAVE: THE LIFE OF LAIRD HAMILTON
Q&A with director Rory Kennedy
Location: Newport Beach House: A Longwood Venue, Middletown, RI
TAKE EVERY WAVE: The Life of Laird Hamilton tracks the remarkable life and legendary career of big wave surfer Laird Hamilton. Much admired by the public, though often disdained or ignored by the surf industry itself, Laird is a unique sports icon—an athlete who has refused to compete professionally yet has dominated big wave surfing as no other figure in history has ever done.
Thursday, July 27
CLIVE DAVIS: THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES
Q&A with film subject Clive Davis & director Chris Perkel
Location: The Elms Lawn, Newport, RI
Chris Perkel’s riveting profile of legendary music man Clive Davis spans a remarkable five-decade career, providing an incredible tour of the most sensational music of the cultural revolution, from the ’60s to the rise of hip-hop.
Thursday, August 3
MAY IT LAST: A PORTRAIT OF THE AVETT BROTHERS
Location: St. Michael’s Country Day School Lawn, Newport, RI
Filmed with extraordinary access over the course of more than two years, the feature-length MAY IT LAST: A PORTRAIT OF THE AVETT BROTHERS chronicles the band, fronted by brothers Scott and Seth Avett, on the long journey from their rural North Carolina childhoods to topping the charts and selling out arenas, experiencing heartbreak, tragedy and joy along the way.
Thursday, August 10
BENDING THE ARC
Q&A with film subject Dr. Jim Yong Kim
Location: Ochre Court Lawn, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
Thirty years ago, a group of improbable heroes came together on a mission that was both medical and moral, and, by everyone’s estimation other than their own, highly unlikely to succeed. Their goal was simple but daring: to make high quality healthcare available to everyone, even in the world’s poorest countries. The film is an emotionally charged, dramatic and inspiring journey with brilliant and headstrong heroes.
Thursday, August 17
RESTLESS CREATURE: WENDY WHELAN
Q&A with film subject Wendy Whelan
Location: Rosecliff Lawn, Newport, RI
RESTLESS CREATURE: WENDY WHELAN offers an intimate portrait of prima ballerina Wendy Whelan as she prepares to leave New York City Ballet after a record-setting three decades with the company. One of the modern era’s most acclaimed dancers, Whelan was a principal ballerina for NYCB and, over the course of her celebrated career, danced numerous ballets by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, as well as new works by more modern standout choreographers like Christopher Wheeldon and Alexei Ratmansky; many roles were made specifically for Whelan.
Thursday, August 24
DEALT
Q&A with film subject Richard Turner & director Luke Korem
Location: Newport International Polo Grounds, Portsmouth, RI
Sixty-two-year-old Richard Turner is renowned as one of the world’s greatest card magicians, yet he is completely blind. In this documentary, Richard traces his journey from his troubled childhood, when he began losing his vision, to present day as he relentlessly pursues perfection while struggling with the reality that his biggest weakness might also be his greatest strength.
Thursday, August 31
HOUSE OF Z
Q&A with director Sandy Chronopoulos & producer Cori Shepherd Stern
Location: OceanCliff Lawn, Newport, RI
House of Z peeks past the glamour of the runway and the red carpet to show audiences a true portrait of Posen as both an artist and businessman.
