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WELCOME
TO PROVINCETOWN
LIKE NOWHERE ELSE
The oldest continuous art colony in America provides the perfect setting
for the 21st Provincetown Film Festival. Since the turn of the last century,
Provincetown has been a haven for artists, writers, filmmakers and other
so-called “dissents.” Embraced by the small Portuguese fishing village at
the end of the world, the artistic community continues to thrive here in
Provincetown along with the town’s support of all freedom of expression.
The Festival’s legacy of presenting thought-provoking and innovative
independent films and programs continues this season with our line-up of
movies, parties and special programs including our very special keynote
speaker, former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe whose best seller,
The Threat: How the F.B.I. Protects America in the Age of Terror and
Trump, seems destined to be the basis for a film.
Award winning actor, writer and director John Cameron Mitchell
(HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH) defines the festival’s Filmmaker on the
Edge award, once again presented by Festival favorite John Waters whose
town hall conversation with Mitchell is a must-see event of the week.
In addition to enjoying our line-up of films and events we invite you to
explore our town and walk in the footsteps of Eugene O’Neill, Tennessee
Williams, and our beloved poet Mary Oliver, among so many other great
talents. Along the way please take a moment to thank our sponsors. The
inns, restaurants, and local attractions, along with the ongoing support of
town government, make this Festival possible and keep alive the creative
expression of independent film.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMMUNIQUE
FESTIVAL SPONSORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
STAFF & BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
HAPPENINGS
PARTIES & EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
PIFFplus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
MODERN LOVE LIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
PIFFtalks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
FESTIVAL HONOREES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
THE FILMS
SPOTLIGHT FILMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
NARRATIVE FILMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
DOCUMENTARY FILMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
SHORTS PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
SPECIAL SCREENINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
FILM
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
INFORMATION
BOX OFFICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
PECKER HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
FILM INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166-167
MAP & DINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
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CEO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
CHRISTINE WALKER LISA VIOLA
CEO/Executive Director Artistic Director
June 2019 June 2019
“Cinema is a mirror that can change the world. “
A film festival that returns year after year is both familiar and completely new.
The words of filmmaker Diego Luna continue to resonate as we bear witness to the The location and the recognizable faces ground you while there is an expectation
intense power films can wield in shaping ideas and fostering, dare I call it, revolution. that you will be challenged, awed, and even entertained as the lights dim and
As the Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF) rolls forward into our third decade the credits begin to roll. Each PIFF has its own identity with a fresh collection of
there are dramatic and extraordinary cultural shifts happening both on the screen and stories that represent a year in filmmaking and often reflects the temperature of
behind the scenes, thus providing us with one of many appropriate themes for this the world around us. My takeaway is this: change is in the air. Filmmakers and
year’s Festival—Democracy in America. their vastly disparate stories are collectively taking stock of our situation and
asking their characters to take bold action and determine their own fates rather
Encompassing everything from the immigrant experience to gender equality to the than passively allowing their lives to unfold. Involvement is critical to progress
current political agenda, this year’s Festival presents a number of films, ideas and so by participating in this collective experience, you are willing to step outside
thought-provoking guests focusing on our nation’s legacy of fostering democratic your daily world and enter into something incredibly special and uniquely new.
ideals. Leading the latter is author and former acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, a Welcome aboard!
fearless and outspoken voice in defense of our nation’s liberties.
This festival is a labor of love for everyone involved and can only happen with the
The Festival continues its longstanding tradition of celebrating diversity on the heels of energy and passion of our talented and dedicated staff. We work together as a
our first ever Jamaican film festival held in May, and culminating in the presentation of team that includes Andrew Peterson and his determination to search for the best
the extraordinary BABYLON. Jamaican culture is a major part of the fabric of in cinema worldwide, Heidi Zwicker and her dedication to constantly raising the
Provincetown and we are proud to present what promises to be an annual event. bar and including under-represented voices and, our newest member, Valérie
Déus and her excitement to create a space for broadening your worldview. This
A priority is parity in U.S. entertainment media and we achieve those goals through our festival would not happen without them!
annual Women’s Media Summit, Film Financing Forum, women filmmakers residency
programs, and our scholarship programs. A suggestion: when searching the catalog and choosing a film, please go beyond
the familiar and challenge yourself to see a film that you wouldn’t normally
Finally, as always, the Festival’s centerpiece is all about the movies and we as a film select. A festival offers a unique place for films that may not receive as much
society recognize our responsibility to showcase entertaining films that provoke attention as they genuinely deserve and it is here that you have a chance to
thought, emotion, and perhaps even as instruments of change. discover one (or more!) and to tell someone about your experience in
Provincetown!
As the lights go down and we all share the communal experience of one of our most
influential cultural exports please know that the Festival exists because of the loyal Enjoy the show!
support of our amazing sponsors and supporters and our enthusiastic audience.
So, let’s all go to the movies!
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AMP
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presents for Through June 19
Film Fest Arnie Charnick
Keys to the City
Screenings + Events Deborah Bright
Photographs
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Photographs
Richard Dorff
White Box
Jackie Lipton
Paintings
David Macke
a live gallery space Photographs &
“13 Chewing Gum”
Lori Swartz
Paintings
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PREFERRED PLATINUM PARTNER
PLATINUM PARTNERS
PROVINCETOWN FILM SOCIETY’S
JAMAICA ON FILM FESTIVAL
PROUDLY CELEBRATES THE SCREENING
OF BABYLON AT THIS YEAR’S
PROVINCETOWN FILM FESTIVAL
PREFERRED PARTNERS
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GOVERNMENT AND FOUNDATION FESTIVAL LEAD CO-SPONSORS SUPPORT 10 Provincetown Film Festival 2019 10 provincetownfilm.org • 508.246.0475 • #piff2019 11
GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS
Gabby Hanna The Bradford
Shawn Nightingale Heritage House
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BRONZE SPONSORS
Admiral’s Landing
Albert Merola Gallery
AMP Gallery FILM SOCIETY Calen Bricault
Archer Roose Erica Giokas
Berta Walker Gallery Christine Kunewa Walker John O’Hara
CEO/PIFF Executive Director John Peters-Campbell
Box Lunch Provincetown Cinema Team Members
Byllye Avery & Ngina Lythcott Steven Roderick
The Captain’s Daughters CFO FILM FESTIVAL STAFF
Casillero Del Diablo
Michael Ekman Heidi Bolinder Lisa Viola
Director of Program Artistic Director
Harriet Finklestein Operations
GAA Gallery Andrew Peterson
Lobster Pot Ellen Birmingham Director of Programming
JD’s Development & Event
Operations Manager Heidi Zwicker
Mayflower Trolley, Funk Bus Senior Programmer
Cape Cod Cab, Mercedes Cab Glyne Pease
Provincetown Brewing Co. Marketing Manager Valérie Déus
QueerGuru Shorts Programmer
Relish Market Cassandra Del Viscio
Director of Strategic Heidi Bolinder
Reyka Partnerships & Special Events Chris Ciotoli
Rice Polak Gallery Festival Co-Managers
ShireMax Inn Tracy Pease
Thannasi Gallery Sponsorships Caroline Martin
Assistant to Executive Director
William Raveis Sarah Nitsch
Donor Cultivation Glyne Pease
Events Manager Marketing Manager
PATRON SPONSORS Shelli Ainsworth
Liam Dacey
Connor McIlveen
Marketing Associate
Aqua Panna Scholarship and Mentorship
Bakker Gallery Programs Joanny Rivera
Artist Services Manager
Cape Colony Inn Susie Nielsen
Cortile Gallery Graphic Design Christopher Markisz
Edwige Artist Services &
Far Land Provisions Connie White Transportation Coordinator
Mojo’s Waters Edge Cinema Booking
Raeanne Pacifico
J.B.’s Pizza Julie Rockett Hospitality Lounge Manager
Marcey Oil Social Media Manager
Mistralino Restaurant Kim McFarland
Martignetti Companies Rob Nitsch Concierge Services &
PAAM Additional Grapics and Design Catalog Producer
PTV Courtney Hurst Sarah MacDonnell
Marketing Consultant Artist Services Assistant
David Marshall Katie Ledoux
Benjamin Wallace Volunteer Director
Website Development
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Erica Giokas Liz Coffey BOARD OF DIRECTORS FILM FINANCING
Box Office & Customer Tom Cole FORUM PROGRAM
Service Manager Kevin Micka Anthony Lawson COMMITTEE
Linda Scobie President
Derek McCormack Isaac Sherman
Box Office & Credentials Alec Tisdale Ash Christian
Assistant Projectionists
Lin Gentemann
Brian Glidden Treasurer JAMAICAN FILM
Box Office Assistant Deborah Cutler FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Guest Moderator Julia King
Heather Kerble Clerk Ellen Birmingham
Operations Manager Brit Fallon Natessa Brown
Kory Mello Shelli Ainsworth Jay Critchley
Fermin Rojas RJ Millard Christine Barker Amy Davies
Honoree & Evan Lawson Publicity Chapin Cutler Kevin Hume
Event Producer Javier Echenique Aziza Hume
Mae Gammino Courtney Hurst Anthony Lawson
Vera Bianchini Stills Photography Kim McFarland Julia King
Events Coordinator Jeff Peters Ngina Lythcott
Mike Calaman John Yingling Hannah Walker
Odessa Bricault Roderick’s Payroll
Sponsorship Fulfillment and Accounting Gui Yingling
Payroll and Accounting
EMERITUS BOARD John Yingling
Judd Greener
Production Manager Boston Light & Sound Rhonda Berchuck ADVISORY BOARD
Projection & Theater Franc Castro
Katie O’Connor Equipment Services Rob Compton John Waters
Production Coordinator Oliver Davis
LITHExcel Marketing Jane Harper David Bowd
Kayleigh Cronin Marketing Services Provider Jim Lande Ash Christian
Production Assistant Marijean Lauzier John Cooper
Andrew Hart Rick McCarthy Stephanie Dillon
Hannah Doyon Matt Newman Shawn Nightingale Sarah Eaton
Events Production Assistant Clip Reels Tiffany Pham P. David Ebersole
Greg Welch Rob Epstein
Katya Gorker FESTIVAL TRAILER Gail Williams Andre Gregory
Technical Director Gabrielle Hanna
Andrew Peterson WOMEN’S MEDIA Marcus Hu
Toby Leonard Producer SUMMIT
Print Traffic Manager Emily Hubley
Emily Hubley PROGRAMMING Todd Hughes
Isaac Brooks Animation/Director COMMITTEE Howard Karren
Cassie Conklin Cindy Kleine
Stephen Csutoras Thomas Scott Maria Agui Carter PJ Layng, Founder
Suzi Lozzi Composer Jay Critchley Ryan Macauley
Wes Thayer Betty Gallo Dan Minahan
Theater Managers Rick Meyer Deborah Goodwin Javier Morgado
Lead Vocals Caroline Heldman Alix Ritchie
Thomas Dill Cynthia Lopez B. Ruby Rich
Kelly Fahlenbock Pavielle French Laurie Kahn Wynn Salisch
Alexander Kresock Jennifer Grimm Lise King Will Sheffer
William Kubesch Jemma Heigis Jen Myronuk Christine Vachon
John O’Hara Backing Vocals Tracy Pease Connie White
John Peters-Campbell Judith Richland
Mathilda Reckford Laurie Weltz
Jim Woodward
Asst. Theater Managers
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THE PROVINCETOWN FILM SOCIETY
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Jay Kubesch—Co-Chair(s) Torrence Boone
Ted Chapin
David Bowd Frank Helmer
Albert Carey
Franc Castro FILMMAKERS’
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Diane DiCarlo Steven Azar
Marci Feller Michael Wiskar
Ken Fulk
Gabrielle Hanna Special Thanks:
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DEMOCRACY SERIES PREMIER EVENT
6TH ANNUAL
EVAN LAWSON
FILMMAKERS’
CLAMBAKE
BRUNCH
Sunday, June 16th, 12pm
The Pilgrim Monument
Tickets:$250
Speaking Truth to Power:
Andrew G. McCabe, author of NYT Bestseller:
THE THREAT - How the FBI Protects America
in the Age of Terror and Trump in conversation
with NY Times bestselling author/screenwriter
Casey Sherman (BOSTON STRONG, PATRIOTS
DAY, THE FINEST HOURS).
to purchase tickets : provincetownfilm.org
SPONSORED BY:
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PARTIES & EVENTS
(Festival Passholders, postcard/ (Festival Passholders)
ticket, or $20 at door) Sponsored by Spindler’s at The
Sponsored by Crown & Anchor, Waterford Inn, Edrington
Edrington, Brooklyn Brewery,
Archer Roose Spindler’s, in the east end of
Provincetown’s historic Gallery
Located in the heart of Provincetown, District, is the perfect gathering
the historic Crown & Anchor pulls out place for filmmakers, sponsors and
all the stops and sets the tone for your passholders to nosh and share.
Festival adventure. Stars, filmmakers,
fans and locals all come together in A cash bar and music accompany an
this, see and be seen, event. array of sumptuous snacks making
this the place to be for a relaxing
Eat, drink, mix, and mingle while Festival respite.
enjoying a sampling of Provincetown’s
singular entertainment scene in one
of the most eclectic parties of the Thu, June 13, 8:30pm
season. Spindler’s at the Waterford Inn
386 Commercial St.
Wed, June 12, 8pm
Crown & Anchor
247 Commercial St.
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PARTIES & EVENTS
PARTIES & EVENTS
GALLERY RECEPTION SPOTLIGHT PARTY (Festival Passholders
(Anchor, Monument & Lighthouse (Festival Passholders) or $50 at door)
Passholders only) Sponsored by JD’s Sponsored by Pilgrim House,
Sponsored by HBO, Schoolhouse Edrington, Brooklyn Brewery
Gallery, Tin Pan Alley, Party with a view at JD’s, one of
GAA Gallery Space, the liveliest restaurants in And the Winner Is....
Casillero Del Diablo, Edrington, Provincetown. Located in the center For the first-time ever the 2019
Brooklyn Brewery of the action, follow the crowd to the winning films, chosen by Festival
upstairs bar and dine al fresco audiences, will be announced in a
“Thrones” may be over but the glory with a birds’s eye view of the special awards ceremony at 8:30pm
continues for the Festival’s premier endless parade along Commercial during the closing night party. Join
sponsor, HBO, the go-to network for Street. filmmakers and film lovers at Pilgrim
original and courageous program- House for a fitting, albeit bittersweet,
ming like Game of Thrones that Settle in and enjoy a casual and fun conclusion to our 21st Annual Film
captured the zeitgeist of the world. setting with outstanding food and Festival. In addition to seeing if your
The HBO team joins forces with signature cocktails. favorite film garners an award, you
another festival favorite, School- can celebrate your Festival adventures
house Gallery owner Michael Carroll, and bid adieu to new and old friends.
And the
for one of the most popular events Fri, June 14, 9pm Pilgrim House is preparing a fitting
of the Festival. The renowned JD’s farewell with delicious food and
Schoolhouse Gallery is joined by 258 Commercial St. cocktails including selections from
winner is...
the GAA Gallery, and both are at the our sponsor, Brooklyn Brewery and
vanguard of what is new and exciting Edrington.
from emerging and established
artists. Food and libations add up
to a fun and stimulating event that Sun, June 16, 7pm
should not be missed. Pilgrim House 359
Commercial
336 Commercial St. Street
Fri, June 14, 8pm
Hosted at The Schoolhouse Gallery
& GAA Gallery Space Charles De Carlo
494 Commercial St. bakkerproject.com
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2019
C O N G R AT U L
EXCELLENCE IN
ACTING
JUDITH LIGHT
LAST WEEKEND
IRA & ABBY
SAVE ME
TRANSPARENT
AMERICAN CRIME STORY:
THE ASSASSINATION OF
GIANNI VERSACE.
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grand entrance.
Fast flights make getting here less of a production.
Easy day trips, too.
Enjoy the ride, and the show.
AT I O N S
C O N G R AT U L
White
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Boston
New Bedford
Martha’s
Provincetown
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Nantucket
2019
NEXT WAVE AWARD
RECIPIENT
Easy ground transport.
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JILLIAN BELL
SWORD OF TRUST
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ROUGH NIGHT
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NADINE AND FOR OUTSTANDING
FAITH LICOSTIE VOLUNTEER
SEAGLASS INN TRACY PEASE
AND SPA Sponsored by LITHExcel,
Sponsored by Thanassi Gallery, Birdie Silkscreen, Good Scents
Women’s Media Summit,
Film Financing Forum For those of us who work at the Festival,
the unsung heroes are our families and
PIFF would not be possible without closest friends. Christine Walker’s sister,
the generous support of our inns. Five Tracy, became involved with the festival
years ago when we had the dream to after brokering a relationship between
invite every feature filmmaker to the PIFF and her employer Lithexcel. Ever
festival, Faith, Nadine and the Seaglass since, Lithexcel has been the marketing
Inn stepped in and made that possible services sponsor for the festival
becoming our ‘Official Filmmaker Accom- providing the printing for our catalog,
modations’ Sponsor. Because of their banners, posters, and various
generosity and support, hundreds of merchandise.
filmmaking professionals have traveled
to Provincetown and many of them have Since then, Tracy has become our liaison
returned — to our annual Film Financing to countless existing and new sponsors.
Forum, Women’s week, Family week, Volunteer work can be thankless, but
the Women’s Media Summit, etc. Tracy will attest to the fact that the
close connections she has cultivated
Filmmakers themselves, Nadine and in Provincetown and the opportunity
Faith are true partners to the Festival in to give voice to the voiceless are their
every sense of the word, but they are own rewards. For her fierce dedication
committed to the community at large and commitment to PIFF, we extend our
in making Provincetown a welcoming thanks wishing that all of us had a sister
place for all. like Tracy.
Wed, June 12, 7pm Wed, June 12, 7pm
Opening Night Presentations Opening Night Presentations
Town Hall Town Hall
260 Commercial St. 260 Commercial St.
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FREEDOM OF MR. KNOW-IT-ALL: HOMOPHILIA GALLERY
EXPRESSION AWARD JOHN WATERS 5 PROJECTS
CASEY SHERMAN Sponsored by AMP Gallery FOR PIFF
Sponsored by East End Books, Sponsored by MAP
DKR Films Back by popular demand, join us Sponsored by
No one knows more about every- for the hit podcast, HOMOPHILIA’s Cape Cod Broadcasting
This year’s recipient of the Evan T. thing—especially everything rude, second live show in Provincetown.
Lawson Freedom of Expression Award is clever, and offensively compelling— Drawing from his twenty-one year
renowned author, screenwriter, and film than John Waters. The man in the Hosts Dave Holmes and association with the Provincetown
producer Casey Sherman whose vast pencil-thin mustache, auteur of the Matt McConkey grill LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Michael Carroll has
body of work represents the highest transgressive movie classics Pink celebrities on what they’re loving, curated an exciting exhibition of
ideals of creativity and execution. Flamingos, Polyester, the original and who they’re loving. This queer projects from multi-disciplinary
Specifically, the Award honors the Hairspray, Cry-Baby, and A Dirty comedy party celebrates pop artists who are no strangers to
works of individual expression that dare Shame, is one of the world’s great culture obsessions and the world of film.
to delve into complicated and serious sophisticates, and in MR. KNOW-IT-ALL interrogates guests on their
issues in ways that not only inspire and he serves it up raw. personal experiences with dating, Exhibits include works by the
educate, but open our eyes to new ways sex and love. Recent guests following artists:
of understanding the world we share. Studded with cameos of Waters’s include Jesse Tyler Ferguson,
stars, from Divine and Mink Stole to Max Mutchnick, Trixie Mattel, Alan Strack
Sherman is the author of ten books in- Johnny Depp, Kathleen Turner, Lena Waithe, Karamo Brown, etc.! Amy Arbus
cluding the maritime classic THE FINEST Patricia Hearst, and Tracey Ullman, Martha Posner
HOURS and BOSTON STRONG, which and illustrated with unseen photos Host Dave Holmes is Lauren Ewing
inspired the acclaimed film Patriots Day from Waters’s personal collection, Editor-at-Large for Esquire.com. Faith Hubley
starring Mark Wahlberg. MR. KNOW-IT-ALL is Waters’s most His memoir Party of One was one John Hubley
hypnotically readable, upsetting, of NPR’s Best Books of 2016. Host Emily Hubley
Casey will receive his award at our revelatory book—another instant Matt McConkey is a writer on Par- Nicholas Kahn
annual Evan Lawson Brunch where he Waters classic. amount’s TV reboot of Heathers. Richard Selesnick
will also appear in conversation with
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew Thu, June 13, 5-7pm Sat, June 15, 2:30pm Schoolhouse Gallery
McCabe. MAP AMP Gallery 494 Commercial St.
220 Commercial St. 432 Commercial St.
Sun, June 16, 12pm The exhibition is on view
The Pilgrim Monument from June 12 – 16, 2019.
1 High Pole Rd.
Tickets: $250
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DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHERS FILMMAKERS’ CLAMBAKE BRUNCH
SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER:
Presented by TWENTY SUMMERS and PIFF A CONVERSATION WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Sponsored by Boston Light & Sound ANDREW MCCABE
Sponsored by Honorable Joellen D’esti, The Evan Lawson Family,
To commemorate the 100-year history of cinema in Provincetown, Richie Weitzen, Lawson and Weitzen LLP, Roderick’s Payroll,
PFS has partnered with Twenty Summers to present the 1919 film Seamen’s Bank, La Tanzi, Spaulding & Landreth, ADP, Truro Treasures,
DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHERS. Arguably the earliest surviving cinematic The Pilgrim Monument, Archer Roose, Truro Vineyards, Edrington,
work about LGBT people, the film was directed by Richard Oswald and Pilgrim House, Brooklyn Brewery
co-written by Magnus Hirschfield, the famed psychologist who founded “You cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing, protect-
the German homosexual emancipation movement in 1897. DIFFERENT ing the American people and upholding the Constitution.” —Andrew McCabe
FROM THE OTHERS is believed to be the only film of a group of gay
friendly movies during Germany’s Weimar Era that escaped destruction Best-selling author Andrew McCabe began his FBI career in 1996 as
by the Nazis. a field agent working his way up to the number two position in the
Bureau. His cases involved a number of high profile investigations
Composer Billy Hough and Arranger Sue Goldberg will accompany the including the Boston Marathon bombing and the attack on the U.S.
silent film with an original arrangement composed specifically for the Consulate in Benghazi. Upon the firing of FBI Director James Comey in
film. Both have achieved success as individual artists in their own right 2017, McCabe served as Acting Director. Awarded the Presidential Rank
performing music for film, theater and as collaborators in their wildly Award for Meritorious Service, McCabe has dedicated his life to the
popular group ‘Scream along with Billy.” primary mission of the FBI, to defend the United States from national
security threats.
Introducing the film is Brendan Lucas, the Legacy Project Manager
for the Outfest UCLA Legacy project where he supports the collection, Join us for what promises to be a fascinating conversation between
documentation, preservation and exhibition of LGBTQ moving images. Andrew McCabe, who investigated the Boston Marathon bombings,
and NYT bestselling author, Casey Sherman, whose book, BOSTON
Fri, June 14, 7pm, STRONG, is a compelling behind-the-scenes look at the attack. Mr.
Hawthorne Barn Sherman’s book has been adapted into the feature film, PATRIOTS DAY,
29 Miller Hill Rd. starring Mark Wahlberg. At the event, Mr. Sherman will also receive the
$30.00 Evan Lawson Freedom of Expression Award.
Tickets can be purchased at
www.20summers.org Sun, June 16, 12pm
The Pilgrim Monument
1 High Pole Hill Road
Tickets: $250
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PRESENTATION JOHN SCHLESINGER JURIED SHORT FILMS
HBO PRESENTS THE AWARD
AUDIENCE AWARDS Sponsored by Mayflower Trolley, Funk Bus, Cape Cod Cab
Sponsored by Heritage House,
For over forty years, HBO has provided Crowne Pointe Historic Inn & Spa Director Kenneth Branaugh called short films “a good deed in a naughty
audiences and lovers of film with world.” At PIFF, the best good deeds are rewarded with a bevy of awards
original and innovative programming. Each year, PIFF recognizes two first- from Best Narrative Short Film; Best Animated Short Film; Best Queer
In their belief that audiences respond time feature film directors whose work Short Film; Best New England Short Film and Best Student Short Film.
when gifted storytellers are allowed commemorates the legacy of one of
to pursue their own vision in their own our finest American directors — Doing the honors is an eclectic group of thought leaders including
way, each year at PIFF, HBO presents John Schlesinger (1926 - 2003) gave us MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius Grant’ recipient Byllye Avery whose
the audience awards for Best Narrative such exemplary works as work as a health care activist has improved the welfare of African
and Documentary features and best Midnight Cowboy, Marathon Man, American women for over forty years. Among Avery’s favorite pastimes
short film. That’s why so many creative The Day of the Locust, and is watching films; ADAM director Rhys Ernst is a filmmaker and artist
minds make their way to PIFF and why Sunday Bloody Sunday, which screens whose groundbreaking work on transgender representation in media
so many call HBO their home. in the festival this year and will be has garnered him recognition from the ACLU and the Point Foundation;
introduced by Schlesinger’s longtime Best known as the frontman of the influential indie rock trio Dinosaur Jr.,
The 2018 Audience Awards went to: companion celebrity photographer J Mascis has also been a solo artist, producer, film composer, and has
AND BREATHE NORMALLY directed by Michael Childers. When asked to occasionally appeared in films such as Alison Anders’ acclaimed
Ísold Uggadóttir for Best Narrative give advice to first-time directors, Gas, Food and Lodging.
Feature; TIME FOR ILHAN directed by Schlesinger responded, “Never take
Norah Shapiro for Best Documentary ‘no’ for an answer. It’s a long business Past award recipients include: LANDLINE, directed by Matt Houghton;
Feature; and Best Documentary Short getting something off the ground and MARGUERITE, directed by Maria Gracia Turgeon; WREN BOYS, directed by
Film was awarded to: LANDLINE it takes great determination.” Harry Lighton; NEGATIVE SPACE, directed by Max Porter & Ru Kuwahata ;
directed by Matt Houghton. BECAUSE YOU’RE HERE, directed by Mike Syers and GIRL FRIEND, directed
2018 Award recipients include: THE by Chloe Sarbib.
CAKEMAKER directed by Ofir Raul
Grazier and A FINE LINE directed by
Joanna James.
Presentation during
Closing Night Party
Sun, June 16, 7pm
The Pilgrim House
Presentation during Closing Night Party, Sun, June 16, 7pm 336 Commercial St.
The Pilgrim House, 336 Commercial St.
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PIFFplus
PIFFplus
HERE MEDIA PRESENTS PROGRAM LGBTQ MENTORSHIP SEE ME AS AND THE
AWARD TIM MCCARTHY
Here Media is a community of LGBTQ
Sponsored by AMP Gallery, YICHI CHEN INTERNATIONAL
storytellers, innovators, and influencers Edrington, Relish SCHOLARSHIP
who support the PIFF vision of giving Sponsored by The Samuel Conte PROGRAM
a voice to all people. Last year, Here This year, PIFF has expanded its Family, The Florida & Charles Foisy DEUS KIRIISA &
Media awarded the Best Queer Short Next Wave Award program to Foundation, The James W. O’Brien PEPE JULIAN ONZIEMA
Film to MARGUERITE (photo above) recognize all of its young Foundation, Michael Syers, (pictured L-R with
directed by Maria Gracia Turgeon. Later emerging filmmakers and artists AMP Gallery, Edrington
Tim McCarthy)
in the year, the film, about a developing who’ve participated in our
friendship between an aging woman Festival programs and demonstrate Sponsored by Anthony Tannous,
and her nurse, was nominated for a We are pleased to honor Yichi Chen Edrington, AMP Gallery
promise and ambition in the media with the Anthony Lawson LGBTQ
2019 Academy Award. arts. Next Wave filmmakers include Mentorship Award. Chen is a graduate
young filmmakers with short student at Emerson College whose The Tim McCarthy LGBTQ Interna-
This year’s award winning short will or feature films in the Festival; tional Scholarship Program honors
be invited to screen on Here Media first film The Outsiders depicting
filmmakers exploring other bullying among teenagers in school the legacy of our friend and festival
platforms. The award will be presented disciplines as a means to enhance archivist whose passion for story-
at our Closing Night Party. was nominated for the Golden Harvest
their artistic prowess (books, visual Awards in Taiwan. telling matched his dedication to
arts, installation pieces); and our social justice. Each year, the festival
youth mentorship award recipients. Founded by the Conte family of awards scholarships to international
Andover, MA to honor Provincetown youth of color to attend the festival
Installation pieces by Next Wave Film Society’s Board President and connect with mentors.
Presentation during Filmmakers will screen at AMP Anthony Lawson for his contributions
Closing Night Party Gallery during the Festival in educating and mentoring high This year’s recipients are Pepe Julian
Sun, June 16, 7pm including: Self-Creation by school students. The program is Onziema and Deus Kiriisa from
Shelby Dillon, 13 Chewing Gum & Uganda whom Tim met working with
The Pilgrim House open to LGBTQ-identifying students
Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG).
336 Commercial St. Oral Hygiene by David Macke, and pursuing a degree in film production,
See Me As directed by the late Tim programming or a film related domain. Pepe and Deus will present con-
McCarthy with Pepe Julian Onziema To learn more, go to tinunous screenings of “See Me As”,
and Deus Kiriisa. provincetownfilm.org. directed by Tim McCarthy on Sunday,
June 16th with special presentations
Meet the Artists throughout the day.
Meet the Artists
Thu, June 13, 3 pm Thu, June 13, 3pm
AMP Gallery AMP Gallery SEE ME AS SCREENINGS
432 Commercial St. Sun, June 16, 10am-4pm
432 Commercial St. AMP Gallery
432 Commercial St.
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MODERN LOVE LIVE
presented by WBUR and The New York Times
Join WBUR and The New York Times in this very
special event for the second year at the Provincetown
Film Festival, where the joys and tribulations of love
come to life during Modern Love Live, a live recording
of their hit podcast based on the popular New York
Times column. This exceptional evening will include
Modern Love essay readings by John Cameron
Mitchell (HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH),
At the Provincetown Film Festival Hannah Pearl Utt (BEFORE YOU KNOW IT) and Matt
Kane (AUGGIE), hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti, and
Friday, June 14, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. accompanied by live sound design. Live music will also
Town Hall be featured by Roxanne Layton (Manheim Steamroller)
and Peter Ciluzzi.
Modern Love: The Podcast transforms the popular
reader-submitted New York Times Modern Love essays
into an immersive weekly podcast experience that
takes listeners on an audio journey, bringing the
poignant, honest and hopeful stories to life. Each
episode features a reading performed by actors,
combined with music and an intricately produced
soundscape. Episodes conclude with an update and
follow-up conversation with the story’s original author,
provoking deeper conversation about love and
relationships.
Modern Love: The Podcast debuted at #1 on the iTunes
chart. The podcast launched on Jan. 21, 2016 with two
episodes, featuring actors Jason Alexander and
Lauren Molina. Since then, many talented actors have
read for the podcast, including Kate Winslet,
Colin Farrell, Angela Bassett, Uma Thurman,
Ruth Negga, John Cho, Sarah Paulson,
Sterling K. Brown and Sarah Silverman.
Fri, June 14, 6:30pm, Town Hall
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PIFFtalks
WRITING FOR THE CONVERSATION with
STAGE & SCREEN JILLIAN BELL—NEXT
WAVE HONOREE
Sponsored by Provincetown Theater,
Relish, Kohi Coffee Sponsored by Pilgrim House
Award-winning New York-based 2019 Provincetown Film Festival
playwright Paul Downs Colaizzo Next Wave Honoree Jillian Bell is
recently made the transition to a spectacularly talented comedic
first-time director of our Open- actor and producer as seen in our
ing Night film BRITTANY RUNS A Opening Night Film BRITTANY RUNS
MARATHON and we want to hear A MARATHON and PIFF selection
all about the shift from the stage SWORD OF TRUST. She is also a
to the screen. What are some former writer on SNL with
of the biggest challenges and celebrated film and TV credits that
surprising differences of working include 22 Jump Street and
in these two forms? His charming Workaholics. Jillian Bell will
comedy won the Audience Award discuss her illustrious career in
at its Sundance debut and will be comedy and her exciting upcoming
released later this summer so see projects in conversation with
it here first and come meet the Vanity Fair chief film critic Richard
director! Lawson.
Moderated by David Rooney, chief Come hear and meet an
theater critic, The Hollywood empowering and distinctive voice
Reporter in the industry. Tickets include a
post-conversation reception.
Thu, June 13, 10am
Provincetown Theater Fri, June 14, 12pm
238 Bradford St. Pilgrim House
336 Commercial St.
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PIFFtalks
ACTORS AS CONVERSATION with
DIRECTORS ROB EPSTEIN &
JEFFREY FRIEDMAN
Sponsored by Provincetown Theater,
Box Lunch, Kohi Coffee Sponsored by Canteen, Kohi Coffee
Amongst our feature program this Fifty years after the Stonewall
year, we have several actors uprising, Oscar winning
making their feature directorial filmmakers Rob Epstein and
debut. Hannah Pearl Utt both Jeffrey Friedman will take a look
directs and stars in our Closing at Stonewall, Pride, and LGBTQ
Night film BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, history through the lens of their
while Matt Kane brings his new new film, THE STATE OF PRIDE, and
feature AUGGIE to the festival their wide-ranging and acclaimed
after years of celebrated acting body of work. Join us for this
work. Join these terrific talents unique opportunity to look back
for a conversation about how on this historic milestone in civil
their acting work informs their rights history--and discuss the
role as director, and learn more challenges that remain--with
about the creation of the exciting these celebrated artists.
new films they’ve brought to
Provincetown. Moderated by IndieWire staff
writer Jude Dry.
Additional panelist: Dolly Wells
(GOOD POSTURE) Sun, June 16, 10:30am
Waters Edge 2
Moderated by Steven Raphael, 237 Commercial St., 2nd Fl.
Founder-President, Required
Viewing.
Sat, June 15, 10am
Provincetown Theater
238 Bradford St.
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FILMMAKER ON THE EDGE
Sponsored by Edrington,
LITHExcel Marketing
PIFF annually presents the Filmmaker on the Edge award to a film artist whose outstanding
achievement, innovation, and vision continue to push the boundaries of the medium. Past
honorees include John Waters, Christine Vachon, Gus Van Sant, Mary Harron, Quentin
Tarantino, Darren Aronofsky, David Cronenberg, and Sofia Coppola.
To describe the work of this year’s honoree as groundbreaking would be an understatement.
As co-writer, director, and star, Mitchell’s film adaptation of his hit Off-Broadway play HEDWIG
AND THE ANGRY INCH burst onto the scene at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival where he was
honored as Best Director. Through its many iterations Hedwig became a true pop culture
icon—kicking down the door for more open conversations and understanding of gender.
Mitchell followed this triumph with the equally subversive and entertaining SHORTBUS
(2006), which presented its own unique blend of art, music, politics, and sexuality. In 2010’s
RABBIT HOLE Mitchell tackled the complex aftermath for a couple struggling with the death
of their child—netting Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for lead actress Nicole Kidman.
Mitchell reunited with Kidman in 2017’s stylish genre mash-up HOW TO TALK TO GIRLS AT
PARTIES, an adaptation of the Neil Gaiman short story, which premiered at the Cannes Film
Festival.
Mitchell’s latest project, the 10-episode musical podcast ANTHEM: HOMUNCULUS is another
game changer. Featuring forty actors, including Glenn Close, Patti LuPone, and Marion
Cotillard, ANTHEM was created by Mitchell and Bryan Weller. Praise has been universal—with
Forbes, for example, calling it “dense and masterful musical journey.” In ANTHEM, as with
all of his work, John Cameron Mitchell continues to prove that he marches to the beat of his
own drum—and carves out a path for us all to follow.
It is with great pride that we honor John Cameron Mitchell as the Provincetown Film
Festival’s 2019 Filmmaker on the Edge.
John Cameron Mitchell will be in conversation
with filmmaker/author/artist John Waters
Sat, June 15, 5pm, Town Hall
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EXCELLENCE IN ACTING AWARD NEXT WAVE AWARD
Sponsored by The Mallrd Foundation, Sponsored by Pilgrim House,
The Palette Fund, Celebrity Page Red Thread Productions
Each year PIFF presents our Excellence in Acting Award to a film artist whose admirable body Since launching her career as a writer on Saturday Night Live, Jillian Bell has quickly
Each year, the Provincetown Film Festival presents the “Excellence in Acting Award” to a film established herself as a comedic leading force as a writer, actor, and producer in both the
artist, whose admirable body of work pushes the boundaries of the medium, demonstrating independent and studio film spaces as well as in television.
originality and innovation. Past Acting honorees include Tilda Swinton, Patricia Clarkson,
Vera Farmiga, Alan Cumming, Chloë Sevigny, Gael García Bernal and Parker Posey. Jillian Bell shines very bright in the title role in PIFF’s Opening Night film BRITTANY RUNS A
MARATHON, which she also executive produced. The film debuted at Sundance where it
This year we’re honored to celebrate the career of Judith Light, whose has the uncanny garnered this year’s Audience Award and was acquired by Amazon. Jillian can also be seen
ability to reveal new depths to her talents with each new project. Two-time Tony winner here at the festival in Lynn Shelton’s independent feature SWORD OF TRUST, which premiered
and Emmy winner Judith Light is known for her extensive body of film, television, and stage at SXSW and she will be appearing next in the upcoming feature film EL TONTO opposite
work. An artist whose talent is as big as her heart and spirit, Light comes to Provincetown a Charlie Day, John Malkovich, Adrien Brody and Kate Beckinsale.
week after being honored at the 2019 Tony Awards with the Isabelle Stevenson Award for her
impassioned advocacy to end HIV/AIDS and her support for LGBTQ+ and human rights. Her breakout cinematic role was in 22 JUMP STREET opposite Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum
where she memorably played the villain “Mercedes.” She has also worked twice with director
Light’s talents are on display at PIFF in Hannah Pearl Utt’s BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, which Paul Thomas Anderson (in INHERENT VICE and THE MASTER) and delivered scene-stealing turns
premiered to rave reviews at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and was quickly picked up by in ROUGH NIGHT and THE NIGHT BEFORE.
distributor 1091. Her film credits also include LAST WEEKEND, IRA & ABBY, SAVE ME, and the
upcoming MS. WHITE LIGHT. Jillian has been busy on the TV side as well. She created, wrote and starred in Idiotsitter for
Comedy Central and recently finished shooting the Showtime pilot Wrong Mans opposite
For her television work, Light has been nominated four times for a Primetime Emmy Award — Ben Schwartz. Some of her other TV credits include Workaholics and HBO’s Eastbound & Down,
for Ugly Betty in 2007, for Transparent in 2016 and again the following year, and for American Portlandia, Partners and Curb Your Enthusiasm. She can next be seen on the highly anticipated
Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace in 2018. She won Daytime Emmys in 1980 FOX animated series Bless the Harts opposite Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig and Ike Barinholtz.
and ‘81 for One Life to Live.
Jillian Bell is very deserving of The Provincetown Film Festival’s Next Wave Award. This honor
In addition to her scene-stealing role as Shelly Pfefferman on Transparent, Light has contribut- shines a light on someone we think has an exciting and distinctive voice, takes artistic risks,
ed through her screen work to the cultural conversation around prejudice and bigotry toward and has a passionate commitment to independent film—which certainly describes Jillian Bell.
HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ communities.
Jillian Bell will be in conversation with
The Provincetown Film Festival is proud to honor Judith Light as our 2019 Excellence in Acting Vanity Fair chief film critic Richard Lawson
honoree.
Judith Light will be in conversation
with David Rooney, lead theater critic from The Hollywood Reporter Friday, June 14, 12pm, Pilgrim House
Sat, June 15, 5pm, Town Hall
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NEW ENGLAND
OPENING NIGHT FILM PREMIERE
BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON
2018, USA, 103 minutes
Directed by Paul Downs Colaizzo
Cast: Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins,
Utkarsh Ambudkar
Sponsored by The Crown & Anchor,
Archer Roose
Brittany (Jillian Bell, PIFF 2019 Next Wave Award
honoree) is a hilarious mess of a New Yorker, but, at 27,
her late night adventures are catching up to her. While
attempting to score some Adderall from a doctor, she
is forced to face reality. Brittany laces up her Converse
and runs one sweaty block, then two. Soon she runs
a mile. Brittany finally has direction—but is she on the
right path?
Award-winning playwright Paul Downs Colaizzo makes
his directorial debut with this nuanced comedy with an
irresistible cast that is as entertaining as it is
inspirational; the tale of a woman taking control of her
future, one city block at a time. Winner of the U.S.
Audience Award at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
Wed, June 12, 7pm, Town Hall
Sat, June 15, 2pm, Art House 1
Sun, June 16, 12pm, Art House 2
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SPOTLIGHT FILMS
NEW ENGLAND
CLOSING NIGHT FILM PREMIERE THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT
BEFORE YOU KNOW IT THE APOLLO
2018, USA, 98 minutes 2019, USA, 98 minutes
Directed by Hannah Pearl Utt Directed by Roger Ross Williams
Cast: Hannah Pearl Utt, Jen Tullock, Presented by HBO
Judith Light, Mandy Patinkin Sponsored by Spindler’s at The Waterford Inn,
Sponsored by The Palette Fund, Land’s End Inn, Marcey Oil
Celebrity Page
THE APOLLO explores the rich history and
After the unexpected death of their eccentric contemporary legacy of the New York City landmark,
playwright father, a pair of sisters find out that the and follows a new production of Ta-Nehisi Coates’
mother they thought was dead is alive and starring on Between the World and Me on the theater’s grand
a soap opera in this unconventional, expectation-defy- stage. Academy and Emmy Award winning director
ing dramedy by co-writer/director/star Hannah Pearl Utt Roger Ross Williams explores the current struggle of
(who plays the more grounded, sensible sister Rachel). black lives in America and the broad range of African
Blending over-the-top comedic moments with a American achievement that the Apollo Theater
nuanced and thoughtful depiction of Rachel’s journey represents.
of self-discovery, BEFORE YOU KNOW IT is a
wonderfully unique, witty debut from an exciting new Weaving together splendid archival footage of classic
filmmaking voice. performances and behind-the-scenes verité with the
team that makes the theater run, THE APOLLO features
“A strong debut that pushes the boundaries of what interviews with artists including Patti LaBelle, Pharrell
movies made from the female gaze can mean to Williams, Smokey Robinson, and Jamie Foxx.
audiences of all kinds.” - The Hollywood Reporter
Thu, June 13, 7pm, Art House 1
Sun, June 16, 5pm, Town Hall Fri, June 14, 7pm, Wellfleet
Preservation Hall
Sun, June 16, 2pm, Waters Edge 1
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SPOTLIGHT FILMS
NEW ENGLAND EAST COAST
FRIDAY SPOTLIGHT PREMIERE SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT PREMIERE
LINDA RONSTADT: VITA & VIRGINIA
THE SOUND OF MY VOICE 2018, UK/Ireland, 110 minutes
2019, USA, 95 minutes Directed by Chanya Button
Directed by Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman Cast: Gemma Arterton, Elizabeth Debicki,
Isabella Rossellini
Sponsored by Boston Harbor Cruises,
Mistralino Restaurant, JD’s Sponsored by Watermark Inn,
Berta Walker Gallery, Here Media
Oscar winning directors, and 2010 PIFF Faith Hubley
honorees, Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman return The fascinating true story about the love affair between
to PIFF with LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY socialite and popular author Vita Sackville-West and
VOICE. With her singular voice, Linda Ronstadt created literary icon Virginia Woolf springs to life in this
a genre-defying career that spanned decades—from sumptuous double portrait of its two extraordinary
the 1960s to her retirement in 2011 due to Parkinson’s real-life protagonists and explores how their liberating
disease. There was seemingly nothing she couldn’t affair led to one of Woolf’s greatest novels.
do—and do fantastically well: folk, pop, country, jazz, Rising Hollywood stars Gemma Arterton and Elizabeth
world music, or even opera. In their welcome and Debicki provide undeniable chemistry as they embody
poignant documentary, Epstein and Friedman skillfully Vita and Virginia with elegance and sensuality. In only
guide us through Ronstadt’s life and career, narrated her second feature film, Chanya Button’s inventive,
by Ronstadt herself. With moving testimonials by striking filmmaking style adds layers of visual interest
Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton and Bonnie Raitt. and energy to this beautifully rendered, seductive
period film.
Fri, June 14, 2:30pm, Art House 2 “Elizabeth Debicki electrifies” - Variety
Sat, June 15, 2:30pm, Art House 2
Sat, June 15, 7:30pm, Town Hall
Sun, June 16, 11:30am, Art House 1
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NEW ENGLAND
ADAM PREMIERE
2018, USA, 95 minutes
Directed by Rhys Ernst
Cast: Nicholas Alexander, Margaret Qualley,
Bobbi Salvör Menuez
Sponsored by Carpe Diem Guesthouse & Spa,
Pride Labs
Awkward teen Adam spends his last high school
summer with his big sister, who throws herself into
NYC’s lesbian and trans activist scene. After meeting
and falling for thoughtful, savvy Gillian he realizes that
she’s mistaken his gender identity and makes the fateful
decision not to correct her, as he and those around him
encounter love, friendship and hard truths.
Director Rhys Ernst (a director/producer on Transparent)
depicts Ariel Schwag’s novel with wit and sensitivity,
delivering a coming-of-age comedy that subverts boy-
meets-girl conventions.
“A twist on an old trope that couldn’t be more necessary
today.” - Indiewire
Thu, June 13, 4:30pm, Waters Edge 1
Fri, June 14, 12pm, Art House 2
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NARRATIVE FILMS
NEW ENGLAND NEW ENGLAND
AN ALMOST PREMIERE AUGGIE PREMIERE
ORDINARY SUMMER 2018, USA, 81 minutes
2018, Spain, 77 minutes Directed by Matt Kane
Directed by Salvador Simó Cast: Richard Kind, Susan Blackwell,
Christen Harper, Simone Policano
Sponsored by Inn at Cook Street, Box Lunch
Sponsored by Benchmark Inn, AMP Gallery
Two very different families spend their holidays in the
same seaside house: the aristocratic Castelvecchio’s Forced into early retirement, Felix (Richard Kind) quickly
– open-minded, eccentric, but quite selfish – and the finds himself bored and lonely. One day he decides to
working-class Petagna’s – very tight-knit and united try on the augmented reality glasses he received as a
around solid conservative values. What brought such retirement gift. What he discovers is a new, exciting world,
distant worlds together? Tony and Carlo, the two wherein exists Auggie, a virtual companion who under-
middle-aged heads of the families, who have stands all of his needs and emotions. Slowly, Felix falls in
assembled their families to not only announce they’re love with Auggie, unleashing a chain of events that could
a couple, but are getting married in three weeks. The forever change his life. In AUGGIE, director Matt Kane
unexpected announcement disrupts an almost ordinary explores the future of love and human connection in the
summer, turning the lives of everyone involved upside 21st century.
down.
In Italian with English subtitles Thu, June 13, 4:30pm, Art House 1
Fri, June 14, 9:30pm, Waters Edge 1
Sun, June 16, 5pm, Wellfleet
Thu, June 13, 11:30am, Town Hall Preservation Hall
Sat, June 15, 7pm, Art House 1
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NARRATIVE FILMS
NEW ENGLAND
BUÑUEL IN THE LABYRINTH CLEMENCY PREMIERE
OF THE TURTLES 2019, USA, 113 minutes
2018, Spain, 77 minutes Directed by Chinonye Chukwu
Directed by Salvador Simó Cast: Alfre Woodard, Aldis Hodge,
Wendell Pierce, Richard Schiff
Sponsored by The Canteen, Angel Foods
Sponsored by Tin Pan Alley,
In Paris in 1930, Salvador Dalí and Luis Buñuel were The Provincetown Compact
main figures of the Surrealist movement, but Buñuel
was left penniless after a scandal surrounding his first Years of carrying out death row executions have taken
film L’Age d’Or. BUÑUEL IN THE LABYRINTH OF THE a psychic toll on prison warden Bernadine Williams
TURTLES tells the true story of how Buñuel made his (Alfre Woodard) and caused tension with her husband
second film using the lottery winnings of his good Jonathan (Wendell Pierce). As she prepares to execute
friend, sculptor Ramón Acín. Both a buddy adventure another inmate, Bernadine must confront the emotional
and fascinating episode of cinematic history, Salvador demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to
Simó’s animated portrayal includes excerpts of Buñuel’s the man (Aldis Hodge) she is sanctioned to kill.
own footage from the production to present a deeply
affecting and humanistic portrait of an artist hunting for Alfre Woodard gives a powerhouse performance in
his purpose. director Chinonye Chukwu’s taut, immersive drama of
inner turmoil, the dignity of work, and the morality of
In French and Spanish with English subtitles capital punishment.
Winner of the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at the
Wed, June 12, 7pm, Art House 1 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
Fri, June 14, 11:30am, Waters Edge 1
Sat, June 15, 2pm, Wellfleet
Preservation Hall Fri, June 14, 9:30pm, Art House 1
Sun, June 16, 7pm, Art House 1
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