Multi-Screening: POINT LOOKOUT FILM FESTIVAL 2021 WELCOME, Small World, The American Benefactor, Abigail, The Clinic L.I.C. '92, The Clam Kid, Beyond The City Skyline, The Romey Lynchings: A Story of Lebanese Immigrants, The Old Farm
Film(s) To Be Screened
The American Benefactor
“The American Benefactor” is a drama/comedy focused on relevant current events and the basic premise of helping others in need. The show will be filmed on location in towns and cities across the United States. The show will highlight the local establishments including (but not limited to) restaurants, bars, parks, landmarks, and sporting venues. The American Benefactor will focus on regionalism, multiculturalism, patriotism, diversity; and the traditional American Values of hard work, determination, self -reliance, compassion, justice, individualism, and overcoming adversity. The show will deal with many current event issues including: racism, police brutality, sexism and socioeconomic challenges and injustice. “The American Benefactor” will deal with all issues with truth, dignity and without bias or predisposition. In two hundred years from now, people will look back at “The American Benefactor” to understand what life was like in America during the 21st century.
Abigail
A lonely and elderly widower struggles to come to terms with the loss of his wife and the circumstances surrounding her death. When he visits her grave, he encounters a little girl who shows him the path to healing and fills him with hope. Inspired by a true story, "Abigail" addresses the topics of grief, loss and the complicated topic of end-of-life decisions, and the unique challenges it poses on relationships and family dynamics.
The Clinic L.I.C. '92
In a Medicare clinic in Long Island City 1992, a new doctor must deal with the issues of the moment: AIDS, homelessness and drug use. Experience his frustration, communication and occasional breakthroughs with three difficult patients. Coupled with a musical and visual score to establish a moment, when this neighborhood belonged to our struggling characters. No one, not even our doctor, escapes unscathed.
The Clam Kid
Self sufficient teenager, Clammy James struggles with a chaotic home life, as he finds solace in shellfishing the bays of the small seaside tourist village of Greenport Long Island, in hopes to provide food for his family.
Beyond The City Skyline
Beyond The City Skyline is a documentary Short, showcasing New York's hidden hunting scene. Through the lives of New Yorkers, Specifically Long Islanders, we are shown that New York is more than just the big city filled with cabs, skyscrapers, and noise. Hunting in New York presents many challenges but, These passionate New Yorkers try and overcome them, embracing the call to Nature and sharing their stories in the process.
The Romey Lynchings: A Story of Lebanese Immigrants
N'oula Romey was the fourth victim of racial terror that year in Florida, and one of ten people who were lynched by white mobs across the US in 1929 alone. Just hours before, his wife Hasna (Fannie) Rahme was fatally shot by Lake City police in their store.
The Old Farm
An Alberta farmer and his wife cope with the reality of his progressing Alzheimer's on their last night at the family farm.
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Screening Location
Online Screening
You will recieve the link to watch online after you RSVP.
Viewing Time
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March 31, 2021, 3:00 pm EST
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Event is over, tickets no longer available.
Video-On-Demand Availability
VOD Start: April 1, 2021, 12:00 am
VOD End: April 4, 2021, 11:59 pm
VOD Playback will be limited between those dates.
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