Free Program with Moderated Panel Discussion and Q&A
Sag Harbor, NY — Sag Harbor Cinema continues its “Projections” series on Sunday, March 29 at 4pm with “Death Reconsidered: 35 Years of Compassion, Comfort & Community with East End Hospice,” a free program marking the organization’s decades of service on the East End.
The program will take place in the Cinema’s third-floor Rosenberg Workspace and will feature a moderated panel discussion on how hospice care helps families and loved ones navigate the end-of-life journey and how we, as a community, respond to this shared human experience. The talk will be followed by an audience Q&A.
Panelists include Mary C. Crosby, RN, MPH, CHPN, President and CEO, East End Hospice; Carol Gray, LCSW, Social Worker, East End Hospice; and Brianna L. Hernández, Artist, Death Doula, and Director of Curation and Board Secretary, Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio. Genevieve Villaflor, Executive Director of Sag Harbor Cinema, will moderate the discussion.
Sag Harbor Cinema founded the “Projections” series in 2021 with the goal to amplify the work of East End organizations and cultural initiatives by providing a space to have conversations and to build audiences using the Cinema’s facility, network, and digital presence.
“The ‘Projections’ series is one of those uniquely East End offerings that invites us in to consider
our universal shared experience through a local lens,” says Crosby. “Each of us will
experience death, and yet the act of dying and the choices we make leading up to it are deeply
personal. Through ‘Death Reconsidered,’ we’ll share stories of caring for people across Eastern
Long Island, thoughts on how our society’s relationship with death is changing, and practical
advice.”
“We are very pleased to partner with East End Hospice as they mark 35 years of service to families on the East End,” says Villaflor. “Their work has touched countless lives in our community, and we are honored to recognize the dedication and humanity that define their mission.”
The “Projections” series was created by Bill Collage, Sag Harbor Cinema Education Committee Board Chair, and Villaflor. It is organized by Dr. Meghan McGinley Arnone, Director of Education & Grants Management at Sag Harbor Cinema.
This event is free to the public, but space is limited. Reserve a spot to attend this community program at sagharborcinema.org.
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About Sag Harbor Cinema
A community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center (SHC) is dedicated to presenting the past, present and future of the movies and to preserving and educating about films, filmmaking, and the film-going experience in its three state-of-the-art theaters and in the surrounding community. The Cinema engages its audiences and the community year-round through dialogue, discovery, and appreciation of the moving image— from blockbusters to student shorts and everything in between. Revitalized and reimagined through unprecedented community efforts to rebuild the iconic Main Street structure after a fire nearly destroyed it in 2016, SHC continues a tradition of entertainment, education, and enrichment in the heart of Sag Harbor Village. Visit sagharborcinema.org for more information.
About East End Hospice
For more than 35 years, East End Hospice (EEH) has provided expert care, comfort, and
compassion to terminally ill patients and their families throughout Eastern Long Island. EEH is
the region’s only independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit hospice provider, offering comprehensive
services including home hospice care, inpatient support, and bereavement programming—all at
no cost to recipients. Each year, EEH serves over 800 patients through the dedication of licensed professionals and more than 160 volunteers. Grief and bereavement services are offered to patient families as well as to the broader community. To learn more, call 631-288-8400, email info@eeh.org, or visit www.eeh.org.