Nassau, Bahamas - The
National Art Gallery of The Bahamas is pleased to continue its
NAGB
Film Series with a double feature (2 films in one day). On
Thursday,
July 12th, 2012 at 8pm,
The Tall Tale of An Accidental Tourist will be shown, followed by a documentary film at 8:30pm in conjunction with The Bahamas National Trust called,
Islands of Life.
Both Directors will be present for a Q & A afterwards, and refreshments will be served.
NAGB Film Series: The Tall Tale of an Accidental Tourist
Time: 8:00PM, July 12th, Thursday
Place: NAGB outdoors theatre
Length: 25 minutes
Free and open to the public
The NAGB is delighted to show the film, “Tall Tale of An Accidental Tourist”, an animated film that documents the travelling experience of some profound visitors. Great film of storytelling for the whole family.
The Director, Jason Evans will attend for a Q and A after the film.
NAGB Film Series: Islands of Life
Time: 8:30PM, July 12th, Thursday
Place: NAGB outdoors theatre
Length: 63 minutes
Free and open to the public
Amos Ferguson has a bountiful variety of paintings that depicts Bahamian wildlife, nature and sea life. Thus, the NAGB sees fitting to show the film, Islands of Life, which documents the preservation of national marine and wildlife, by the creation of conservational parks, protected land and sea parks.
The director, Bo Boudart will attend for a Q and A section after the film.
Islands of Life,
a feature-length documentary film released in late 2011 that took 3
years in production and was a cooperative effort by Bo Boudart
Productions and the Bahamas National Trust, as well as other Bahamian
conservation groups my well be
one of the most important films of our time when it comes to conservation, economy, tourism and sustainability in The Bahamas.
The film, narrated by Learie Peter Callender (from Tobago) and sound scored by Tony Silva
shows the beauty and wildlife diversity of the
Bahamas archipelago, and ongoing conservation efforts by citizens,
scientists, and volunteers. It documents peoples efforts to study,
educate and protect flamingos, turtles, parrots, conch, lobster, crab,
grouper, and other wildlife not only for the benefit of Bahamians, but
for all visitors to appreciate. This film is a must for our schools, not only in The Bahamas, but throughout the world.
"Islands of Life highlights
the remarkable and unique biodiversity protected in the Bahamas
National Park system and creates and awareness of the the beauty and
sensitivity of island life." Lynn Gape, Deputy Executive Director, BNT
"This documentary is a powerful reminder of our eco responsibilities
as Bahamians and Bahamian corporations." Sarkis Izmirlian, CEO Baha Mar
Islands of Life was
screened last year at the inaugural FLIFF on Location: Grand Bahama
Island component of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
where it won an Independent Spirit Award. It also screened at last
year's Bahamas International Film Festival in Nassau, and the Chagrin
Falls Documentary Film Festival in the United States.
"Visually stunning! Watching
Islands of Life is like
viewing a history lesson in the ecology of The Bahamas. Any Bahamian who
watches it should most certainly feel proud of their country and
hopefully compelled to do their part to keep it majestically beautiful."
Robbin Whachell, Editor, TheBahamasWeekly.com
"A stunningly beautiful film that offers hope for the future." Greg
von Hausch, Director, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
(FLIFF)
People featured in the film:
Eric Carey and Lynn Gape, Co-Executive Directors of the Bahamas National Trust
Pamela Poitier, daughter of Sir Sidney Poitier, co-founder of Rake 'n Scrape Festival
Peter Douglas, of the Andros Conservancy and Trust
Dr Sylvia Earle, Oceanographer, Sea Explorer
Pericles Maillis, past BNT president
Lynn Holowesko, past BNT president & executive director
Gary Larson, past executive director,BNT
Allannah Vellacott, marine biology student, College of Bahamas
Vanessa Haley, PhD student
Caroline Stahala, parrot researcher, Abaco National Park
David Knowles, BNT warden, Abaco National Park
Henry Nixon, BNT warden, Inagua National Park
Charles Bethell, Flamingo Cay Club
