‘Seven Sentinels: Lighthouse of the Hudson River’ continues rolling premiere across the Hudson Valley with new screenings in Beacon, New Paltz and Albany.

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Hudson River’s Lighthouses Shine in New Documentary Commissioned by Hudson River Maritime Museum

​KINGSTON, N.Y. (April 25, 2024) – The Hudson River Maritime Museum is delighted to announce additional screenings of its first feature-length documentary film: ‘Seven Sentinels: Lighthouses of the Hudson River’ in Beacon, New Paltz and Albany in June 2024.

Following a private showing for members and supporters of HRMM, and its first public screening at Upstate Film’s Orpheum Theatre in Saugerties on May 18, the historical documentary will continue its rolling premiere with regional screenings at the Beacon movie theatre on June 8, the The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio on June 22, and the Denizen Theatre on June 30. For more information and tickets visit, www.hrmm.org/seven-sentinels.

Commissioned and produced by HRMM, and directed, filmed and edited by Jeff Mertz of Moonbow Imaging, ‘Seven Sentinels,’ is a beautifully shot film that explores the history of the Hudson River’s seven remaining lighthouses and the keepers that lived in them, as told by the people interpreting and caring for the structures today.  
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The Hudson River Maritime Museum's concept for this film grew out of decades of Hudson River lighthouse interpretation, including research, exhibits, articles, short films and presentations. Of the dozens of lighthouses and warning lights that once dotted the Hudson River, only seven remain. This iconic American river was a transportation super highway long before automobiles were invented, and enabled the rise of New York City and westward expansion into the interior of this country. Throughout almost two centuries of America's explosive growth, these lighthouses kept watch, guarding the safety of the Hudson’s waterborne traffic.
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The project was made possible in part through support from Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, the County of Ulster’s Ulster County Cultural Services & Promotion Fund administered by Arts Mid-Hudson, and Rondout Savings Bank, Ulster Savings. Ellen and Samuel Phelan Family Foundation, Dale Wolfield, Ken Mann and Radio Kingston.

Hudson-Athens Lighthouse. Film still by Jeff Mertz, Moonbow Imaging

Listings
Saturday, June 8 at 1:00PM
the Beacon
445 Main Street
​Beacon, NY 12508
Tickets 

Sunday, June 22 at 1:00PM
The Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio
339 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206

Sunday, June 30 at 3:00PM
DENIZEN Theatre
10 Main Street,
New Paltz, NY 12561
​Tickets

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The Hudson River Maritime Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries and related industries. In addition to extensive collections documenting maritime transportation, industry, recreation, and natural science, the museum offers classes and programs at its Wooden Boat School, Sailing and Rowing School, and aboard Solaris, the 100% solar powered tour boat and floating classroom. The museum is located along the historic Rondout waterfront in downtown Kingston. Visit www.hrmm.org for more information.

​Jeff Mertz (Director) is an award-winning independent multimedia producer and educator focusing on nonfiction storytelling. His work often aims to render in miniature the effects of large-scale environmental and social paradigms, particularly by telling stories that galvanize discussion in the realms of environmental conservation and justice, food systems, mental health, and history. His work and collaborations have screened internationally at Woodstock, New Hampshire, and other film festivals, and have been featured on international publications including Nowness, Hyperallergic, and Buzzfeed. He currently helms Moonbow Imaging, a new photo and video production company focusing on regenerative storytelling, serving clients in the Hudson Valley and worldwide.