December 14, 2025
A special Projections Series event exploring the history, culture, and evolving identity of the Bonackers—East Hampton’s fishing and farming community.
Following a screening of The Bonackers Project, a panel of local experts discussed the deep roots of this unique community, the indigenous heritage of the region, and the challenges of preserving cultural identity in a rapidly changing landscape.
Panelists:
- Joanne Friedland Roberts, Director and Producer, The Bonackers Project
- Shane Weeks, Director of Research and Education, Metoac Indigenous Collective
- Stacy Myers, Education Director, East Hampton Historical Society
- Brent Bennett, 11th Generation East End Fisherman
Moderated by François de Menil, Principal and Founder, FdM:Arch; Documentary Filmmaker; Sag Harbor Cinema Board Member
After the program, Canio’s Books joined us to sell copies of Peter Matthiessen’s Men’s Lives, a book that played a meaningful role in inspiring the Bonackers Project. Archival photographs featured in the film were also displayed on a digital touchscreen monitor, shared with the generous permission of the Rock Foundation.
This edition of Projections was kindly sponsored by the Peter and Susan Solomon Family Foundation.