Movies at the Tabernacle - Tuesdays Nights

The Film Society and the Camp Meeting Association presents a night of movies on six consecutive Tuesday nights beginning July 15 at the historic Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs (within the Camp Meetings Association campgrounds).

Films start approx. 8:00 PM
Gate open for admissions 45 minutes prior to show time.

**Parking in the Campgrounds, around the Tabernacle is permitted during our film events**

Come early, visit downtown OB and Cottage City, and then enjoy a family friendly movie at the historic Tabernacle on our
very large screen.

For more info. call 774-392-2972





Our 2008 film schedule is:

ZEB -
SCHOONER LIFE
July 15 (Tuesday) at 8 PM, doors open at 7:15 PM for admissions ($8.00/$5.00)

Featuring a Q & A with Vineyard filmmaker Gordon Massingham

Zeb Tilton was Martha's Vineyard's Paul Bunyan, its John Henry, and Casanova. Zeb was Captain of the Alice S. Wentworth, the sweetest schooner along the coast. She was a working vessel, but with Zeb at the wheel, she could outsail America's Cup yachts, slip into coves, navigate up rivers. Zeb Tilton, they said, could reach Chicago on a heavy dew. As he moved cargoes along the coast, he became a legend, and in the early days of the mass media- a national celebrity. This is Zeb's story, the place he came from, the way he lived, the legacy he left. His great strength, his loves, his work ethic, his wit, his skill at handling a vessel under sail made him a genuine American folk hero.


NAUSICAA OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND
July 22 (Tuesday) at 8 PM, doors open at 7:15 PM for admissions ($8.00/$5.00)

GREEN SCREEN KIDS - special presentation by local environmental groups to show what kids can do to help.


Hayao Miyazaki's epic, environmentally conscious anime, takes viewers on a voyage through time and space to the magical and dreamlike Valley of the Wind, where good battles evil for the future of the human race. Faced with almost certain destruction of her planet's natural resources, the warrior Princess Nausicaa must rally her people against an evil queen's army to bring a new life to her homeland. Reminiscent of works by J.R.R. Tolkien, this story of environmental responsibility, coming of age, peace, and redemption has proven to be one of the legendary Miyazaki's most enduring works.

RARE BIRD
July 29 (Tuesday) at 8 PM, doors open at 7:15 PM for admissions ($8.00/$5.00)

Featuring a Q & A with Vern Laux, noted bird-watcher Bonus: BIRD QUEST, 9 minute short film by Vern Laux and Bob Shriber



Imagine finding a pterodactyl alive and nesting on an obscure island. Rare Bird is thetrue story of a 15-year-old boy who helped find a bird believed extinct and solve the mystery of its existence. Like the myth of the phoenix, the Cahow bird is resurrected on the island paradise of Bermuda at the dawn of its development, returning to teach humanity an important lesson in perseverance.

This against all odds story about a man, a ghost bird and a struggle for survival takes a dramatic turn, when the bird faces a greater threat: global warming. Ravaged by a recent hurricane what will David and his successor Jeremy do to save the species once again from oblivion? Rare Bird is their tale of hope, inspiration and commitment to the future of all species.



Silent film version of 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
August 5 (Tuesday) at 8 PM, doors open at 7:15 PM for admissions ($8.00/$5.00)


Screening with live musical accompaniment by Bradford Reed, performing on the pencilina and cellist Jane Scarpantoni

The 1916 silent version of Jules Vernes' classic "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" was promoted on the basis of its advanced underwater photography, the handiwork of the legendary Williamson Brothers. The film's storyline combines elements from both 20,000 Leagues and another Verne novel, Mysterious Island. Towards the end of the film the power-mad Captain Nemo, whose futuristic submarine is the film's centerpiece, explains why he has come to hate mankind--which segues into an elaborate flashback sequence set in India, which seems to have been concocted by Rudyard Kipling. The cost of this film was so astronomical that it could not possibly make a profit, putting the kibosh on any subsequent Verne adaptations for the next 12 years.

For more information on the multi-talented Bradford Reed - click here


WHAT WOULD JESUS BUY?

August 12 (Tuesday) at 8 PM, doors open at 7:15 PM for admissions ($8.00/$5.00)

Featuring a live guest appearance by Reverend Billy and Savitri


From producer Morgan Spurlock (SUPER SIZE ME) and director Rob VanAlkemade comes a serious docu-comedy about the commercialization of Christmas. Bill Talen (aka Reverend Billy) was a lost idealist who hitchhiked to New York City only to find that Times Square was becoming a mall. Spurred on by the loss of his neighborhood and inspired by the sidewalk preachers around him, Bill bought a collar to match his white caterer's jacket, bleached his hair and became the Reverend Billy of the Church of Stop Shopping. Since 1999, Reverend Billy has gone from being a lone preacher with a portable pulpit preaching on subways, to the leader of a congregation and a movement whose numbers are well into the thousands.

CHOPS
August 19 (Tuesday) at 8 PM, doors open at 7:15 PM for admissions ($8.00/$5.00)



Each year the best high school jazz bands from across the United States compete at the prestigious Essentially Ellington Festival. Hosted by Jazz at Lincoln Center Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis, this high-profile event offers an impressive preview of emerging jazz talents. In this documentary, filmmaker Brice Broder turns his lens on one Florida band who might just have what it takes to hit all the right notes and take home top honors at the world renowned jazz festival.

Reminiscent of MAD HOT BALLROOM, CHOPS will make audiences admire the dedication of these young people as they proudly watch the culmination of their hard work: a festival performance where the students realize that no matter how much one prepares, sometimes life, like jazz, calls for improvisation.

In 2007 we are taking a sabbatical from this series - look for other outdoor locations/films on our summer calendar.

Summer "Drive-In" Movies
at the Featherstone Center for the Arts

A new island tradition continues this summer with outdoor film screening at the Featherstone Center for the Arts. "Drive-in" and set up your blanket and/or lawn chairs, bring a picnic and enjoy movies under the stars.

Join us Wednesday nights.
Movies begin at dusk (approx. 8:30 pm), and gate opens for admission at 7:30 PM

Tickets are $6.00 for Adults, $4.00 for children under 12, or $15.00 for a family of four (no hiding in the trunk).

The Featherstone Center for the Arts is located on Barnes Road, approx. 1/4 mile from the blinker light, entrance on your right. Ample parking available on site.

Official Program Sponsor

In 2007 we are taking a sabbatical from this series - look for other outdoor locations/films on our summer calendar.


Movie Museum
at the Grange Hall

The Movie Museum was the name given to a summer film series offered at the Grange Hall (Old Agricultural Hall) in the 1970s in West Tisbury. Classic movies were screened in the Grange's second floor theatre. Patrons endured hard wooden benches and the warm environs for the love of watching movies together as a community. The Hall was restored by the MV Preservation Trust in 1997-98. In 1999 a group of volunteers came together to resurrect the tradition of movies at the Grange. A new chapter in the life of the Movie Museum began with Thursday night screenings of classic movies from the 1930's - 60's.

Join us every Thursday night

Movies begin at 8 pm after a short introduction, and doors open for admission at 7:30 PM. Admission prices are $6.00 for Adults, $4.00 for seniors and those under the age of 18. (many bring cushions or even their own chairs.) Society membership discounts apply. Popcorn and lemonade can be purchased before the movie.

In 2007 we are taking a sabbatical from this series - look for other film locations instead on our summer calendar.



After Movie Gatherings

The Martha's Vineyard Film Society hosts social gatherings either before or after films. Past special screenings have included special guests Jules Feiffer, Patricia Neal, William Styron, Paul Benedict, Tony Shahloub and Brooke Adams to name a few.
Become a member and receive advance notice of special screenings and events.




More than 50 film fans gathered on the Vineyard Haven Harbour to celebrate and raise funds for the society's capital campaign to acquire new projection and audio equipment. With that goal achieved, we are now in need of a new Beta SP Player. We would appreciate any help you might consider giving to the society to meet its goal. Your donation is fully tax exempted.
Contact Richard Paradise at rich@mvfilmsociety.com for more information.