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From the Ground Up

Q&A with Producer Andrea Garbarini moderated by JBFC Founder Stephen Apkon On this twenty-fifth anniversary, please join us for a gathering with longtime Pleasantville resident, activist, and co-founder of Films on Purpose, Andrea Garbarini, featuring a screening of the short film she produced in 2011 as a tribute to her husband and those others who… Read More From the Ground Up

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Keeper

April 17th3:00pm to 5:00pmin Wilcox HallPace University’s Pleasantville Campus Together with the Departments of Environmental Studies and Science and Communication, we are co-hosting a screening of Jon Bowermaster’s new film, The Keeper, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker.Please join us! In The Keeper, cantankerous, charismatic, and fiercely devoted riverkeeper John Lipscomb and his loyal dog… Read More Keeper

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America’s Hunt for Migrants

March 16th at 7pmJacob Burns Film Center Join us for a powerful film screening and panel discussion.America’s Hunt for Migrants looks at the current immigration crackdown happening in the United States and the ordinary people who are being impacted by this unprecedented campaign of arrests, raids, and deportations. All tickets include the film screening, post-film… Read More America’s Hunt for Migrants

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Wasted!

New Date – May 3rd 3:00pm at the Chappaqua Library Doors open at 2:30pmPlease join us for light refreshments before the films starts at 3pm Wasted! is an informative and entertaining documentary produced by celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain.It takes you around the world, showing the 1.3 billion tons of food that gets thrown out each… Read More Wasted!

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Tide and Time

Wednesday, November 12th at 7pm at the Chappaqua Library Don Riepe, one of New York City’s most celebrated conservationists, has dedicated half of his life to preserving the rich wildlife and salt marshes of Jamaica Bay. As he approaches his 85th birthday, the “Guardian of Jamaica Bay” reflects upon his achievements and attempts to inspire… Read More Tide and Time