Points North Institute, MPBN and the Camden Opera House partner on landmark documentary event, THE VIETNAM WAR as part of CIFF Selects
Camden, Maine [August 1, 2017] – The Points North Institute and the Camden Opera House will continue their monthly CIFF Selects series with a special sneak preview of THE VIETNAM WAR by master documentarian, Ken Burns and Lynn Novick on August 16th at 7:00 PM at the Camden Opera House. Presented in partnership with Maine Public, the evening will highlight several clips from the ten-part, 18-hour documentary series, which is slated to air on Maine Public Television on Sunday, September 17th. The event is free and open to the general public, thanks to support from Maine Public.
THE VIETNAM WAR, tells the epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in American history as it has never before been told on film. Visceral and immersive, the series explores the human dimensions of the war through revelatory testimony of nearly 80 witnesses from all sides—Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as combatants and civilians from North and South Vietnam.
“We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Maine Public on this exciting and important event,” said Ben Fowlie, Executive Director of the Points North Institute. “For the past thirty years Ken Burns has been examining some of our most important institutions and historical events, and there is no question that his latest his latest is more relevant now than ever. We’re honored to partner with Maine Public on bringing this important and unique event to our audiences in a truly communal way.”
“This promises to be a very impactful and important documentary both for anyone who was affected by the Vietnam conflict and for individuals who are not familiar with the war itself,” noted Mark Vogelzang, Maine’ Public’s President and CEO. “Maine Public is engaging Mainers across numerous mediums this summer and fall, soliciting stories and holding discussions around the Vietnam War and its lasting effects on the country. Thanks to wonderful partners like the Points North Institute and the Camden Opera, we can reach interested audiences across the state with special screenings of the documentary in advance of the start of the series on Maine Public Television in September.”
Additional CIFF Selects titles will be announced in the coming months. Screenings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, except for October. Upcoming screenings dates include August 16, September 20, October 11 and November 15. Q&As with filmmakers, either in person or via skype, will follow select screenings. More information here: http://www.camdenoperahouse.com/
