House of Light
Runtime:
13:33
Genre:
Documentary
Showtime:
8pm Thursday, September 17 at Memorial Hall
Director:
A.B. Zax
Synopsis:
As the last lighthouse keeper in America approaches retirement, Dr. Sally Snowman reflects on how to say goodbye to her spiritual and emotional connection to Boston Light, the oldest light station in the country. Sally's deep bond with her tiny island crosses time and space. This immersive portrait of Sally's last days at Boston Light may be the last document of the art of light keeping.
Nominee for Best Documentary Short Film
Adam Zax is fascinated by the dialogue between people and landscape –– the places we can feel and the people that reflect their surroundings. HELLO, BOOKSTORE, his documentary about a small town bookstore during the pandemic was included in Variety's Best Documentaries of 2022 and The Guardian’s Best Films of 2022. It premiered at NYC's Film Forum and played theatrically across the US, Canada, the U.K. and Ireland.