FILM @ LIM “Tree Man” Screening and Talk

The Port Jefferson Arts Council and the Long Island Museum have joined forces to bring films to our community that touch upon a variety of topics. This December, join us for a free screening of Tree Man (2015) directed by Jon Reiner and Brad Rothschild.

Every holiday season, hundreds of Christmas tree sellers from across North America descend upon the streets of New York City to ply their trade. Having left their homes and families behind, they endure the adversity of a migrant’s survival, living out of their cars and vans. François, a “Tree Man” and father of three from Québec, returns to the same Manhattan street corner every year to deliver the magic of the season.

Tree Man explores François’ journey and the relationships that sustain him – with his customers, employees and the people of his adopted neighborhood. While he may sell trees for a living, it is his role as the neighborhood Tree Man that draws the community closer together and gives meaning to his grueling month far from home.

Following the screening, join us for a fascinating discussion with one of the film’s directors, Brad Rothschild, and interviewer Mark Aronoff, Professor of Linguistics at Stony Brook University.

LOCATION

The screening and talk will take place in the Gillespie Room located in the Carriage Museum.

REGISTRATION

This program is free, but registration is requested.

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Photo by Christine DiPasquale