The Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington will present a four-day festival from July 9 to 12, dedicated to depictions of politics and government on the screen.
Curated and hosted by former New York Congressman Steve Israel, the festival will present a selection of groundbreaking political films paired with discussions with leading political commentators and influential politicians who previously served districts on Long Island.
The event will feature four programs: a lecture by Israel, Campaigning On Celluloid: How Cinema Informs and Reflects Changing Political Communication on Screen, as well as three screening and discussion programs examining the films “Mr. Smith Goes To Washington,” “The Best Man,” and “The Candidate.”
By merging screenings of gripping political films with rigorous examinations of the film’s themes, the political film festival will explore the fascinating ways that American politics and Hollywood cinema have shaped each – and how both play a fundamental role in shaping our society today.
In addition to the post-film discussions, each program will include an audience Q&A where audience members will have the opportunity ask questions about the films and the careers of the guest speakers.
Guest speakers include:
Israel, festival curator, former congressman, head of Cornell University Institute of Politics and Global Affairs, political commentator, and owner of Theodore’s Books in Oyster Bay
Rep. Peter King, former congressman, represented New York’s 2nd and 3rd congressional districts
Basil Smikle, political strategist and policy advisor
Location: Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave, Huntington
Program Schedule:
Campaigning on Celluloid: How Cinema Informs and Reflects Changing Political Communication on Screen – A lecture with Israel
Tuesday, July 9th at 7:30 pm
“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” – film screening and discussion with Steve Israel & Peter King Wednesday, July 10th at 7 pm
“The Best Man” – film screening and discussion with Steve Israel
Thursday, July 11th at 7 pm
“The Candidate” – film screening and discussion with Steve Israel and Basil Smikle
Wednesday, July 10th at 7 pm
For the full detailed program, including speaker information and ticket purchase, access here: Political Film Festival
Sponsored by Cornell’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs
The Cinema Arts Centre is Long Island’s premier, year-round, independent and international film showcase and its leading 501(c)3 not-for-profit community cinema.
Located on Long Island’s North Shore, just an hour from Manhattan, the CAC is unique in scope and programming, with three state-of-the-art theaters, including a main theater holding nearly 300 seats.
Founded by Vic Skolnick, Charlotte Sky and Dylan Skolnick in 1973, the CAC serves approximately 150,000 individuals each year. For more information, please visit https://cinemaartscentre.org
