Sometime between 1982 and 2022, in a building between Lexington and Park, a brother and a sister find themselves living together once again. Adapted from the letters and diaries of ghost writer Christopher Hemphill, Allison Snyder tells her uncle’s story in this zany and tender comedy about a family desperate to stay together whilst also staying apart.

In recognition of the rising importance of documentaries to public dialogue, the M.V. Film Society is proud to announce its eleventh annual Documentary Week from July 28th to August 1st.

Documentary films have become the conscience of the nation, providing a deeper study of contemporary, and often unnoticed, social issues. By using the unique medium of film, Documentarians are able to cultivate a more compelling and fruitful discussion by mixing strongly-driven narratives with vivid imagery.

In nineteenth-century Chilmark, deafness was not a disability. Some people could hear, others could not. And everyone learned sign language as a matter of course. This is the second production of a compelling drama that premiered at MV Playhouse in 2018 about a remarkable community.
Based on historical events.

The MV Film Society presents a long weekend of feature films and musical performances that celebrate the convergence of music, culture, and film.

Equal parts music theatre, performance art and gallery installation, Dear Edvard is an intimate, 80 minute piece – an art history biopic, love story, psychological exploration, and family drama.

Directed by Kevin Newbury
Musical direction by David Sytkowski

Starring Carlyn Connolly & Timothy McDevitt
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Explore the story behind one of cinema’s most iconic films.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of JAWS, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum is proud to present the first-ever comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the film’s production on Martha’s Vineyard. Through photographs, oral histories, original art, and movie props, this exhibit will delve into how the Island became the fictional Amity Island, showcasing the Vineyarders who brought the movie to life and the enduring legacy of Spielberg’s blockbuster.

At the Museum’s Adele H. Waggaman Community Gallery, this exhibition explores the work of photographer and writer Austin Bryant, who focuses on the connections between African American and Wampanoag communities on the Island over the past several hundred years. Featuring a mix of his own photography, archival images, and historical newspaper articles, he rebuilds the histories lost to time and erasure.

Visit www.mvmuseum.org for hours, exhibition details and more upcoming events!