This summer, SummerDocs returned with three incredible documentaries in a lineup curated by Alec Baldwin and Artistic Director David Nugent. Films screened at the Regal UA East Hampton, followed by conversations with filmmakers and guests.
PAST EVENTS
FIRE OF LOVE
Directed by Sara Dosa
Saturday, June 25 | 7:00PM | Regal UA East Hampton
FIRE OF LOVE tells the story of two French lovers, Katia and Maurice Krafft, who died in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together: unraveling the mysteries of our planet, while simultaneously capturing the most explosive volcano imagery ever recorded. Along the way, they changed our understanding of the natural world, and saved tens of thousands of lives. Previously unseen hours of pristine 16-millimeter film and thousands of photographs reveal the birth of modern volcanology through an unlikely lens—the love of its two pioneers.
Followed by director Sara Dosa in conversation with Artistic Director David Nugent.
NAVALNY
Directed by Daniel Roher
Saturday, July 23 | 7:00PM | Regal UA East Hampton
NAVALNY is a fly-on-the-wall documentary thriller about anti-authoritarian Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Shot as the story unfolds while he is recovering in Berlin from nearly being poisoned to death with the nerve agent Novichok, Navalny makes shocking discoveries about his assassination attempt and bravely decides to return home—whatever the consequences.
Winner: Festival Favorite Award, 2022 Sundance Film Festival
Followed by director Daniel Roher in conversation with Artistic Director David Nugent and Alec Baldwin.
NOTHING LASTS FOREVER
Directed by Jason Kohn
Friday, August 12 | 7:00PM | Regal UA East Hampton
Hidden from public view, a war is raging inside the diamond industry. When filmmaker Jason Kohn infiltrates this highly secretive world, he uncovers a vast, far reaching crime that threatens the value of every diamond ever mined. At stake is nothing less than the universal symbol of love and commitment—the engagement ring. Featuring some of the most colorful and powerful industry insiders, NOTHING LASTS FOREVER launches us deep inside a criminal investigation and forces us to reconsider the creation of value itself.
Followed by director Jason Kohn in conversation with Artistic Director David Nugent.
Past SummerDocs selections have gone on to receive the Academy Award® for Best Documentary Feature Film, including SUMMER OF SOUL (2021), ICARUS (2017), TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM (2013), SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN (2012), and THE COVE (2009).
The series has also featured films from filmmakers including Fisher Stevens, Rory Kennedy, Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing, Davis Guggenheim, Andrew Rossi, Chiemi Karasawa, Jesse Moss, Morgan Neville, Marina Zenovich, Louie Psihoyos, and Steve James.
>> Check out the archive of SummerDocs screenings since 2009.
What will audiences discover this year?
Note: For the safety of our community, masks are strongly encouraged in the theater.
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