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Join Rockland Poet Laureate, Juan Mobili, for a special Open Mic exploring the theme of freedom through music, poetry, storytelling, comedy, spoken word, and more.

Reflect on the many meanings of freedom in American history and contemporary life while sharing your voice and hearing the stories of others. Performers of all experience levels are welcome, whether you’re taking the stage or simply enjoying an evening of creative expression and community.

Walk-in performers are welcome, but advance registration is encouraged to help ensure a successful event for both participants and audience members.

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Rivertown Film’s 25th Anniversary Events Continues with A Special Screening of

Pioneering Filmmaker John Sayles’ “Men with Guns”

 

June 2026– When the phrase “independent film” is invoked, one of the first filmmakers one thinks of is John Sayles. Sayles is truly a trail blazer in the realm, beginning with his 1980 film “Return of the Secaucus Seven” and continuing with another 17 movies. He is true to his vision, and has been integral to the development of “indie” films. He tells stories that Hollywood doesn’t tell, about people and history that have been overlooked.

 

As part of their continuing 25th Anniversary program, Rivertown Film is presenting a screening of  John Sayles’ 1997 film“Men with Guns”on Wednesday, July 8th at the Nyack Center (58 Depew Ave., Nyack). The film centers around a wealthy doctor, Humberto Fuentes,  in an unnamed Latin American country who is nearing retirement. As he considers his legacy, he decides to visit his former students whom he has sent to dangerous rural areas to serve indigenous communities. He finds himself confronted for the first time in his life with harsh realities, immersed in a society of violent conflict, where powerless villagers and educated doctors alike are threatened and killed by “men with guns”. As the film ascends to another plane through Fuentes’ journey, it’s vividly rendered, meticulously detailed and features a large cast of indigenous, non-professional actors, many off whom had never seen a film before they acted in this one. Sayles directs this story in Spanish, English, Nahuatl, Tzotzil, Maya, and Kuna, and does it so exactingly. “Men with Guns” was a Golden Globe nominee for “Best Foreign Language Film”.

 

A discussion with John Sayles and Rockland resident, producer/screenwriter Rich Guay follows the film.  Guay is a member oof Rivertown’s Creative Advisory Board and the founder, along with his wife, director Nancy Savoca,  of the organization “Missing Movies” follows the screening. “Missing Movies” seeks to bring awareness to the problem of movies becoming unavailable to the general public and to educate current filmmakers on steps they can take to preserve their work. “Missing Movies” is also a presenter of the evening’s film.

 

Doors to the Nyack Center open at 7:30pm, and the film begins at 8pm. Tickets are $13/General Admission, $11/Students & Seniors, and $9/Rivertown Film Members More information can be found at rivertownfilm.org.

 

Rivertown Film is a non-profit organization which was founded in 2001. Their mission is devoted to celebrating, exploring and promoting the art of the motion picture through film screenings and educational programs. The organization is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts and with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and our corporate sponsors are Elena Schloss, Happy Dwellings with Elena/ Julia B. Fee, Sotheby’s International Realty, PainterSmith Advertising; Emily Blake, MD, Certified Mohel; Emerald Medicare, and Harrington Press.

 

 

 

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Directed by John Sayles
With Federico Luppi, Damian Delgado, Dan Rivera Gonzalez
1997, USA/Mexico, 127 minutes. In Spanish, Italian, English, Nahuati, Maya, Tzotzil, Kuna, rated R for language and some violent images.

Presented with Missing Movies
A 25^th Anniversary Special Event

After a life in a city where he has been indifferent to the world around him, a wealthy physician in an unnamed Latin American country decides to visit medical students who he has trained and sent to dangerous rural areas to serve indigenous communities. Never having given serious thought to the world around him, he is surprised to find himself immersed in a world of violent conflict, where powerless villagers and educated doctors alike are threatened and killed by “men with guns.”

John Sayles will discuss Men With Guns and how it became a “missing movie,” with Missing Movies founder Rich Guay.

Golden Globe Nominee: Best Foreign Language Film
National Board of Review: Top Foreign Films

“The film takes the form of a journey, sometimes harrowing, sometimes poetic. It has a backbone of symbolism, as many great stories do. As the doctor moves from the city to the country, from the shore to the mountains, he also moves through history.” – Roger Ebert, Chicogo Sun-Times

“John Sayles is the most courageous and decent storyteller working in American films today. He proves that again in ”Men With Guns.” ­Critic’s Pick – Janet Maslin, The New York Times

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Refresh your creative stash at our Craft Swap! Bring gently used art supplies, craft materials, or hobby items to exchange with fellow community members. Whether you are looking to pass along unused supplies or discover new inspiration for your next project, this is a fun and sustainable way to connect with other creatives. Leftover materials will be donated or shared with local community groups when possible. All skill levels and creative interests are welcome.

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“Come and celebrate the 250th with songs you know and love. “My Country Tis of Thee”, “Tribute to the Armed Services”, “Route 66”,
“I Got Rhythm”, “West Side Story” and more.  Music is sung at one sitting (with a little rehearsal assistance) resulting in a roomful of
your beautiful voices in song! Light refreshments and AC.  Join us!

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Grab your mats and blocks and join our resident yogi for a relaxing evening.

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