Our 18th annual season of SummerDocs opened with a powerful screening of KNIFE: THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OF SALMAN RUSHDIE, Alex Gibney’s harrowing documentary that is both a striking testament to freedom of expression and a defiant response to the attempt on Rushdie’s life. The evening began with a lovely reception hosted at The Hedges Inn. […]
SummerDocs: ‘MY MOM JAYNE’
May 21, 2025 by
Directed by Mariska Hargitay Thursday, July 17, 7:00PM Guild Hall in East Hampton Mariska Hargitay was three years old when her mother, Jayne Mansfield, tragically died in a car accident at the age of 34. The film follows Mariska as she seeks to know, understand, and embrace her mother for the first time. Through intimate […]
SummerDocs: ‘MIDDLETOWN’
May 21, 2025 by
Directed by Amanda McBaine + Jesse Moss Friday, August, 29, 7:00PM Guild Hall in East Hampton “A story of teenage tenacity but also one of adults grappling with the grit and hopes of their younger selves…” — Variety 1991. Upstate New York. A group of teenage misfits, inspired by a renegade English teacher, embark on a […]
2024 SummerDocs Series Announced
May 21, 2024 by
Our fan favorite SummerDocs series is back for a 16th season with a stellar selection of films, curated by Artistic Director David Nugent and Chairman Emeritus Alec Baldwin. Screening in East Hampton, these nonfiction gems will be followed by conversations with acclaimed filmmakers and guests. Tickets are on sale now, and members receive a discount. […]
