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Fort Adams
80 Fort Adams Dr. Newport, RI
ABOUT THE FILM: Director Mary Mazzio captures the seismic moment when the first all-female crew entered the fiercely competitive world of the America’s Cup, the legendary sailing competition long considered the exclusive domain of men. Aboard the Mighty Mary, a team of pioneers, world-class sailors, and Olympians set out to do more than compete: they challenged 144 years of tradition and forced the sailing establishment to reckon with its assumptions about who belonged on the water. Dismissed by some as a publicity stunt, the crew proved the naysayers wrong, becoming a formidable presence and a powerful emblem of change. MIGHTY MARY is a rousing story of courage, teamwork, and persistence, revealing how one bold act can ripple outward to shift culture, expand possibility, and open doors for generations to come.
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| 5:00 PM : | Venue Opens |
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| 6:00 PM: | Live Music by Dan Burke |
| Pre-film Conversation: | Mary Mazzio (Director) Addie Morfoot (Variety) |
| 7:40 PM: | Film Begins |
| Food Vendors: | Newport Sushi Co, Boru, Ben and Jerry's, Newport Chowder Company, Wiener Wagon, Ja Patty |
| Rain Venue : | Rogers High School (15 Wickham Rd, Newport, RI); Please note that though our weekly film screenings do not require a RSVP, the back up rain venues are more limited in capacity than our outdoor venues. Please note that your RSVP does NOT guarantee a seat in the event that we move indoors due to rain. Seating is first come, first served and we recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to the start of film. |
| Parking : | Parking will be available on site |
| Run time: | 98 min |
| Directors: | Mary Mazzio |
| Producers: | Allison Abner, Grant Hill, Mary Mazzio |
| Executive Producers: | Elizabeth Banks, Hugh Jackman, Arthur M. Blank, Grant Hill, Tamia Hill, Sue Wagner, Bryan White, Christine White, Bill Hudson, Laurie Tisch, John H. Carlson, Bill McNabb, Katie McNabb, Bruce Herring, Tricia Herring, Dori Walton, Bill Walton, Jesse Sisgold, Jason Reed, John Weinbach, Lauren Gaffney, Alexis Garcia, Allison Abner |
| Cinematographers: | Peter Levy, Patrick Ruth |
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