Short Film Program

Cemetery Shorts 2023

Mon Jun 19 7:45 PM

The Film

Goodnight, Moon

Michael Patten | US | 18 min.

Stephen Gailule wants closure. After hijacking his father’s ashes, he makes a suburban pilgrimage, trespassing onto the grounds of his childhood home. Things change when the new tenant takes a particular interest in emotionally-stunted Steve.

Event Details

7:45 PM
Doors Open & Reception
8:15 PM
Live Music from Oriental Rugs
8:55 PM
Science on Screen® Presentation by Sara Evans of Green-Wood Cemetery and Ethan Crenson of The New York Mycological Society
9:10 PM
Films Begin
10:40 PM
Q&A with Filmmakers
11:00 PM
After-Party
Screening presented as part of the Alfred P. Sloan Science on Screen® series.

How do you cope with the grief that accompanies the loss and uncertainty of our rapidly changing environment? Join Sara Evans of Green-Wood Cemetery and Ethan Crenson of The New York Mycological Society as they share a few of their antidotes: strengthening their connection to the environment through community, citizen science, and stewardship.

Venue

Green-Wood Cemetery

500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

venue on Google Map

The show presented in partnership with