Film Screenings
Lights, camera, action! The Long Island Museum invites film lovers of all ages to enjoy an exciting lineup of screenings, from powerful documentaries to crowd-pleasing family films. Through our two signature series, America on Screen and FILM@LIM, discover unforgettable stories, connect with fellow movie enthusiasts, and experience the power of cinema in a unique museum setting.
America on Screen: 250 Years of Stories from the Smithsonian Channel
Join us on select Friday afternoons for a special film series commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary. Enjoy screenings of Smithsonian Channel programs that explore the people, places, and stories that shaped America.
Included with museum admission. No registration required.
Presented courtesy of the Smithsonian Channel.
A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America
September 11 @ 2:00 pm
The Star-Spangled Banner is known by all, treasured for its powerful melody and stirring lyrics. And yet, only about 40% of U.S. citizens know all the words. And even fewer know their meaning. Join us as we travel back to 1814, when Washington D.C. was under British attack during the “Second War of Independence,” and the very bricks and mortar of American democracy were reduced to smoking rubble. We examine the battle that inspired witness Francis Scott Key to immortalize its final moments, then reveal how his poem transformed into an anthem.
51 minutes
The Day We Walked the Moon
October 9 @ 2:00 pm
On July 20 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. Narrated by Mark Strong, The Day We Walked on the Moon tells the story of how he got there through spectacular footage and interviews with key figures in the Apollo 11 mission, including astronaut Michael Collins and iconic Flight Director Gene Kranz. Further interviewees include Professor Brian Cox, Dr Brian May, and key Apollo astronauts Frank Borman and Charlie Duke.
44 minutes
Made in the USA
November 20 @ 2:00 pm
Witness the complicated path to the American Dream, forged by workers in the early 20th century. At the turn of the 20th century, 29 million Americans are working and 40% of them are farmers. Over the decades, factories expand like never before, two world wars speed up technological change, and by the 1950s, American workers have the highest wages and consumer power of any country in the world. This is the story of the men and women who built the American Dream, presented entirely in color through digitally remastered archival footage and home movies.
48 minutes
Small Town Life
December 11 @ 2:00 pm
Small towns are the heart and soul of America. At the turn of the century, tightly-knit communities embodied the pioneer spirit. Small town heroes like Will Rogers and Jimmy Stewart capture the nation’s hearts. In reality, many are mired in poverty and desperation. As the city’s expand, so the myth of the small town grows and continues to burn brightly in the minds of Americans.
48 minutes
FILM@LIM
LIM and the Port Jefferson Arts Council bring films to our community that touch upon a variety of topics for FREE! Each film screening includes an engaging talk with a guest speaker or a fun activity.
All screenings are held in the LIM’s Gillespie Room located in the Carriage Museum unless otherwise noted. Space is limited so please register to reserve your spot.
Women Laughing (2025)
Thursday, September 24 @ 7:00 pm
Longtime New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly sets out to explore her lifelong passion for women’s humor and cartooning by speaking, laughing, and drawing with a diverse group of remarkable women who create cartoons for the iconic magazine. Inspired by her acclaimed book Very Funny Ladies and Liza’s own biography, the film also looks back at the fascinating history and evolution of single-panel cartoons- from the 1920s to the present- and reveals how far women have come in a field historically dominated by men. Women Laughing includes intimate conversations with some of the most celebrated and groundbreaking cartoonists at The New Yorker, including Roz Chast, Emily Flake, Sarah Akinterinwa, Liana Fink, Amy Hwang, and Bishakh Som. Liza also speaks with Emma Allen, the magazine’s first female cartoon editor.
After the film, join us for a discussion with a guest speaker Victoria Hughes!
After the film, join special guest Victoria Hughes for a fun conversation about using humor to tell stories. Victoria Hughes is a New York comic with a jaded yet playful perspective- she gives an honest, weird and individual view into the raw moments of her own life. You may have seen her at the Good Karma Comedy Festival, or performing throughout the Governor’s Comedy Club locations on Long Island, and Broadway Comedy Club in NYC.
Presented in collaboration with the Port Jefferson Arts Council.
Special Screening!
Special Screening of “Walk with Frank”with Frank Romeo
October 17 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Join us for a special screening of Walk With Frank (2021), followed by a Q&A with Frank Romeo, who will share his personal journey and decades of advocacy on behalf of veterans and those living with PTSD.
In addition to the discussion, Frank will exhibit artwork created by veterans living with PTSD, offering a powerful perspective on healing through creative expression.
About Frank Romeo –––––––––––––––––––––
After graduating from Bay Shore High School in 1967, Frank enlisted in the U.S. Army and served with the 199th Infantry Brigade in Vietnam, a rapid-response unit that carried out intense ground combat missions, often deploying directly into battle by helicopter. During a mission in Cambodia, Frank was seriously wounded in an ambush and spent more than a year recovering in military hospitals. When he returned home to Long Island, he struggled for years with what would later be diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
For more than 30 years, Frank has been a passionate advocate and educator, raising awareness about PTSD, homelessness, and substance use among veterans. His remarkable story of resilience, recovery, and service is told in the acclaimed documentary Walk With Frank (2021).
To learn more about the film, visit walkwithfrank.org.
Frank’s story is also featured in the Long Island Museum’s Long Island in the ’70s exhibition, on view through October 18, 2026.
REGISTRATION
This program is included with museum admission. The Long Island Museum is proud to offer free admission to all active and retired military personnel.
Space is limited, so please reserve your spot early at the link below.
