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E D I TO R ’S L E T T E R “I” IS FOR INTERNATIONAL we were tethered to Manhattan, the borough where my parents met and fell in love, they took us traveling to multiple foreign countries, taught us multiple foreign languages, and ensured we made lots of foreign friends. My father, who came to New York City in 1957 to attend Columbia Law School, has always agreed with Einstein that “nationalism is an infantile disease, the measles of mankind.” He believed that it will gradually disappear because there are so many more important issues like war, pandemics and the climate crisis. With my son, Mario And I thought this was all normal for an American family. So, why make NYC home base? “Because it’s the whole world, right here,” he said. I was lucky enough to grow up with these parents, Rainer and Regina, who taught us that we should celebrate—rather than fear—the world, and America, a mosaic of international colors and flavors, not a bland, homogenized melting pot. And, of course, our home, my parents’ adopted home—New York City—is the full, harmonized expression of that truth. This long October weekend, enjoy this Hamptons International Film Festival Issue dedicated to the in-person festival, which boasts films from all over the world. And, this Thanksgiving, I will be grateful for the cornucopia of international offerings that are regenerating New York as I write this, followed on December 18 by International Migrants Day, in which we are reminded of the more inclusive, unified, post-pandemic resilient society we are striving to be. Remember: Provincialism is out; internationalism is in.

When I was a teenager I asked my dad why our family had never moved from the New York City neighborhood where he and my mom had raised me and my sister, even though he was born in Germany and had lived in more than 13 different European cities, and my mother had come from Brazil. His simple answer was rooted in what he valued: “This is home.” My father’s father was killed during World War II while serving as Germany’s consul general in Sweden. He’d been a delegate to the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations talks after World War I. (In an interesting twist of fate, my mother’s uncle was Brazil’s ambassador to England; he and his uncle, who was president of Brazil, actually met my father’s father at those meetings at Versailles.) My father’s family home had been leveled during the bombings of Berlin, so my widowed grandmother and her four young children moved to Potsdam. That house was then confiscated, so they went back to Berlin. Years later, the war was ending and a man named Wolfgang Greeven— who’d been assigned to rebuild the European energy and oil industry and was frequently in Berlin—fell in love with my grandmother. He wanted to get my grandmother and children out of Berlin; they were trapped because part of the city was occupied by the Russians, who’d closed its borders to keep Germans from fleeing. So Wolfgang smuggled my grandmother out of Berlin by car wearing a WAC (Women’s Army Corps) uniform, with my little Aunt Veronica, who was stricken with typhoid fever, hiding under a blanket in the back seat. Wolfgang soon became the director of Standard Oil’s Esso (now ExxonMobil) and the family went on to live in many of its satellite cities that as a kid I found on a globe: Munich, Malmö, Estoril. Growing up, I’d listen to my dad’s stories—like the time President Truman stayed in the family’s home while attending the 1945 Potsdam Conference with Josef Stalin and Winston Churchill, which divided up Europe after the war. Although

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES 84 WELCOME TO SELMA’S WORLD Selma Blair, star of classics Legally Blonde and Cruel Intentions, presents Introducing, Selma Blair, a new documentary chronicling her battle with MS. 90 BEST OF THE FEST An insider’s guide to the films screening at this year’s Hamptons International Film Festival 92 A SURE BET Clifton Collins Jr. gallops into the fest with Jockey. 94 HOME AGAIN Three young Chinese American women find unity and connection with their native culture in a new documentary, Found.

95 BECOMING COUSTEAU Capturing the bravery and wonder of ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau

Selma Blair talks candidly about living with chronic illness, finding a strong support system and being present as a mother.

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34 THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS All about the feel-good neurotransmitter dopamine

24 GUIDED BY BIET Meditation guru Biet Simkin lends wisdom on the afterlife and becoming a healing force for others.

36 A MOTHER’S LOVE Cynthia Germanotta, mother of pop superstar Lady Gaga, speaks on the life-changing impacts of the Born This Way Foundation.

PURE GOOD Bonnie Michelle Cannon of The Center tells Purist about the organization’s important work with local kids in need.

28 LEAD WITH LOVE Latham Thomas, founder of maternity lifestyle brand Mama Glow, helps new mothers flourish.

HEALTH

32 ASK THE DR. Simple ways to get your meditation fix, from Dr. Frank Lipman.

54 BUILDING A MYSTERY Inside an unconventional, sustainable sanctuary built by Prutting + Company 58 PURE PROPERTY East End real estate news

22 FINDING STILLNESS Acknowledging self worth through inward reflection

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40 GOOD MORNING, I LOVE YOU Inside clinical psychologist Shauna Shapiro’s revolutionary self-love guide 42 MICRO-STRESSORS How the little things in life contribute to chronic stress 44 UNDERSTANDING YANG SHENG Balancing the energy of the body with ancient Chinese medicine 46 CLARITY AND STRENGTH Finding healing through gentle 12

60 PURE PICKS Snuggle up with luxury home decor essentials from Yogamere founder Amy Ormond.

GLOW 63 EDITOR’S PICKS Purist founder Cristina Cuomo’s wellness obsessions 64 SKIN SAVIORS Targeted facials from Naturopathica 65 HIT THE REFRESH BUTTON Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank rejuvenates sun-kissed complexions. 66 BEST TRESSED Welcome to the revamped Revolve Hair in Southampton. 67 TURN BACK TIME Get your glow on with bespoke treatments by Dr. James Brady.

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70 BLOCK PARTY NYC comes alive at Tory Burch’s Spring/Summer 2022 runway show. 71 WHAT’S ON VIEW Must-see art shows 72 PURE PICKS Chic apparel and accessories from actress Nikki Reed and Mytheresa president Heather Kaminetsky. 75 OVERT OPERATION Two dapper teenagers have created Overt Streetwear, an eco-conscious line of clothing.

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78 THE POWER OF FOOD Find inner peace through nourishment. 80 HAMPTONS HARVEST From pumpkin patches to community-supported agriculture, East End farmers cultivate a delicious bounty. 81 LET IT GROW Kerber’s Farm School for budding agricultural stewards

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124 WHO RESCUED WHO? The benefits of adopting a shelter pet 125 LET THE DOGS OUT Where to frolic with your pup out East 126 AT A GLANCE Autumn kicks off in the Hamptons with festivals, art, and wellness getaways. 128 NUMEROLOGY A by-the-numbers look at actor Bill Murray

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Get to know photographer Brian Bowen Smith, who shot cover star Selma Blair. Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Brian Bowen Smith became a professional photographer by a less-than-traditional route. After he caught the eye of Herb Ritts while performing as a pro athlete in a print campaign, the legendary fashion photographer became his friend and mentor, helping him to find his personal photographic style. Bowen Smith has been working steadily ever since, shooting for countless publications and commercial clients, and focusing heavily on his fine art photography. He is the author of three books: 2010’s The Men & Women of Marc Jacobs; 2013’s Projects; and his latest, Drivebys, which chronicles his 11,000-mile cross-country road trip in his 1958 Ford F100 at the height of the pandemic and quarantine restrictions in 2020 (a portion of proceeds will benefit Feeding America). When he is not shooting, you will find him surfing, snowboarding or riding his motorcycle. He resides in Los Angeles with his wife and son.

Q: WHAT INSPIRES YOU MOST AS A PHOTOGRAPHER, AND HOW DO YOU CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF A SUBJECT IN YOUR WORK? A: What inspires me most about photography is that it’s neverending. I’m constantly trying to find the perfect picture. I’ll never get there, but the excitement of trying keeps me going. When you

get a good one, you’re so excited and can just look at it over and over. I don’t know how to capture the essence of someone, but I’m always trying to figure it out. As photographers, we seek to acquire this talent, but I’m not sure if it exists. I think we get lucky and we look for what we love in people, and then try to capture it. 18

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FINDING STILLNESS questionable science, cancel culture, FOMO and gaslighting, to name just a few. How do we answer the questions: What does a transformed world look like? What is important to me? Am I doing what I love? What is my purpose? Am I making enough of a contribution? The great Joseph Campbell encourages us to “Follow your bliss.” Am I doing that? Campbell continues, “When you follow your bliss, you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while, waiting for you. The life that you ought to be living is the one you are living. When you are following your bliss, you are enjoying that refreshment, that life within you, all the time.” Tuning in to this deeper questioning and response requires stillness. Let’s try this exercise together now. Find a quiet, comfy spot to sit, close your eyes and take a long, slow, deep breath in through the nose. Exhale through the nose. Let’s try it again—take a long slow deep breath in through the nose. Hold for two counts, then exhale through the nose. As you start to get quiet and your lens gets clearer, ask yourself the questions: What does a balanced, peaceful, world look like? What does it feel like? Am I balanced? I know, it’s a lot to process. In quiet times, we can lean into what might be a most glorious invitation during a global disruption to dig even deeper to find our own stillness, and the path of inquiry and selfrealization. In stillness, we can embrace the wondrous idea that the world outside and the world inside are not separate, but one. As Albert Einstein said, “The soul given to each of us is moved by the same living spirit that moves the Universe.” Magic awaits. Join Cristina Cuomo and Donna D’Cruz Thursdays at 6pm ET on IG Live. @donnadcruz1; donnadcruz.com

It’s no wonder that we don’t feel like ourselves so much of the time. The increasing online projection of our activities makes us question who we are. We feel constantly judged. We compare ourselves to others more than ever. I come from the land that worships millions of gods, goddesses, demons and angels and I ask, how shall we worship the self? Who is the self? In the recent Hulu series Nine Perfect Strangers, starring Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy, there’s a very poignant moment when all the participants at the wellness retreat center, Tranquillum House, are required to dig and lie down in their own grave and reflect on the merits of their life. A solipsistic character, a major social media Influencer, crumbles when she admits that her foremost thought was not on the value and journey of her life, but rather wondering what the comments would be after her death. Our “lens” has become crusty with caked-on crud as we insist on turning that lens toward a perfectly polished, artificial sense of self. We are the recipients of a bizarre veneration as we ceaselessly edit and present this version of ourselves and a utopian “reality.” We seem to relish being rewarded by having influence, followers and likes. Why do we perpetuate this war of contradictions and nurture this prickly paradise? During the past 15 years, we have created and logged more content (pictures, images, videos etc.) than we did in the preceding 15,000 years. To what end? I got the memo; we all got it. It’s easier in some ways to create and live with the fantasy—an engineered, manicured subjective reality—rather than dealing with an objective reality. “Reality,” whatever that is, continues to be even stranger than fiction as we face COVID variants and restrictions, challenges to the ecology, threats to biodiversity, ongoing disruptions and corruption, political entropy, racism, sexism, ageism,

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Meditation teacher Biet Simkin answers Purist readers’ questions. Dear Biet, I am always seeing this one girl. We have so much in common: We are both blondes, both love yoga, both love fashion and seem to like the same kind of guys. I think she is super cool, but she rejects me—always. Doesn’t even want to have coffee with me! I obsess about it. What can I do to see it differently? Lara, Los Angeles

Dear Biet, What are your beliefs about life after death? Sorry if that’s too personal...just thinking so much about mortality lately. Orly, Brooklyn Orly, The more important question is, what are your beliefs on mortality and life after death? I have read many books on the subject, and do lots of breath work that helps me interact with that plane. I also did many drugs before I got sober, which taught me many things about reality. What we come to believe is ultimately our reality. Your job is to create a myth and live inside it! The question is: Are you willing to create your own answer? Your being will be reflective of the answers you create. Love, Biet

Lara, When we feel this way it is because we feel like the person has “found us out,” they know that we are ultimately worthless and so we fall into despair. The truth is she doesn’t know anything you don’t. Yes, you are flawed, yes you have negative traits, yes you can be mean, yes you have failed at many things! These are the parts of yourself you want no one to see. So when you get rejected you start to imagine this person has spidey-senses and knows something that you wanna keep secret. The secret solution is you need to be whole! You need to know at every turn that you are beautiful and ugly, that you are flawed and perfect, that you are a winner and a giant failure! If you know that, then rejection and accolades become the same thing—two sides of life that are meaningless! Share your flaws openly. Wear your whole self like a garment! Don’t be afraid to be your whole self. Whenever I get rejected, I just let it remind me...I don’t have to hide any part of me. I don’t have to win! I can just chill and float! Love, Biet

Dear Biet, How can I help people heal and be a vessel to give people hope and be healthier mentally, emotionally and physically? Cecelia, New York City Cecelia, I think the answer to your question will be found in prayer. I prayed for years asking the universe, “What would you have me do?” I asked for years and years before I got an answer. A voice finally responded, and said, “You are a spiritual teacher.” If you ask again and again you will be guided to every right action. I know this to be true. Love, Biet

Eliane, Social media is designed to make you jealous. That’s kind of its goal. It’s not dissimilar from what TV was like in the ’80s. We all sat down with our chips and watched other people live fabulous lives. At the end of the day, it’s your job to live your life in an incredible way. If you can accomplish that, you will feel less and less jealousy...and more and more, you will feel so happy where you are. Your job is not to make other people’s Instagrams less fabulous; it’s only to make your life more! Love, Biet bietsimkin.com

Miria, It’s being in that energy, yes—but understanding that you are a human doing it. Humans are imperfect and humans have fears and doubts. Once you get that even the imperfect human you are is enough and that you can make any magic happen even though you will always be “you,” you will be free. Don’t try to accomplish anything in an effort to get better or be better. Do it because it brings you joy! Love, Biet 24

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Dear Biet, I keep seeing stuff on social media that makes me feel less amazing about my life. How do you deal with that? Eliane, Connecticut

Dear Biet, Do you believe that in order to experience a desire, you’ve got to “be the energy” of that which you desire and take inspired actions as they come to you from being in that state? Or is there more (or less) to it than that? Miria, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

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Adam Rosante speaks with The Center’s Executive Director Bonnie Michelle Cannon about her role in changing the lives of generations of families.

ADAM ROSANTE: For anyone who’s not familiar, what is The Center? BONNIE MICHELLE CANNON: The Center—formally known as Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center—is a historically Black community-based organization that serves all marginalized children and families on the East End. We’re a full-service community center with a host of programs and services: after-school and summer programs; college prep; SAT classes; D.R.E.A.M. Teens; a food pantry; and emergency assistance. We have all kinds of enrichment programs for youths and teens: sports, an in-house substance misuse counselor, an in-house licensed social worker, a Latinx program (to teach both English and Spanish, and offer translation services), young adult/adult workforce training, Thinking Forward Lecture Series, life-experience field trips for our youths/teens and much more. It’s a lot, I know. But you asked! Bottom line: The Center is an East End lifeline that changes lives.

the end of the year. We’ll finally be able to offer state-ofthe-art spaces for our programs, community meetings and celebrations. But we need your support to grow and serve our children and community. AR: Can you share a success story? BMC: Where should I begin? The success stories are endless. I’d like to share two. Our first Teach Me How to Fish workforce training graduate in software engineering just accepted a dream job offer in Silicon Valley. Imagine how that felt? We’re so proud. The other story has to do with one of my “littles.” That’s what I call our 5- to 7-year-olds. I asked him, “What is the best thing you like about The Center?” With the biggest smile on his face, he said, “The food!” I didn’t get it at first, but then I realized he wasn’t getting enough to eat at home. Having a heart-centered space where we really listen allowed us to assist his entire family with the nourishment they needed.

AR: How can someone get involved with The Center? BMC: Support our programs. You can donate to our capital campaign for our new state-of-the-art building. Buy a brick and become part of our legacy. You can be a direct sponsor for a specific program, or donate to our food pantry. People with special expertise can assist children, teens and young adults. Employers can offer internships for our Teach Me How to Fish workforce training graduates. The Center is on the cusp of major growth and the ability to create more opportunities for our East End community. Be a part of that change, and help us continue to serve our youth, our families and the community. Go to our website to donate, or contact us to get involved: bhccrc.org.

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AR: Why is it important to use your life to be of service? BMC: Service has always been a part of my upbringing. My family instilled in me that we should all serve in some way. I believe everyone should make it a part of their life. It’s a key value we instill in our youth here at The Center, and we see it reflected in their actions every day.

AR: What would someone who’s familiar with The Center be surprised to learn? BMC: First, that The Center was born out of tragedy. After a fire in a migrant camp killed two children of seasonal workers, a 6-acre site in Bridgehampton was donated to create a safe place for children to thrive. Today we’re building a new state-of-the-art facility that’s going to help change the trajectory of so many lives. It’ll be open by the end of this year. Second, the children we’ve served over the years have gone on to become doctors, lawyers, teachers, police officers, accountants, principals, pastors, entrepreneurs and more. Many even found their lifelong mate here at The Center. Now they’re adults with families of their own. What’s amazing is that they all come back to help and give back to our youth in some way.

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CATHRINE WHITE: What changed in your life after the brutal murder of George Floyd? LATHAM THOMAS: This question assumes that the lynching of George Floyd was the first traumatic event like this that has impacted us. For BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) communities, this was another painful display of state-sanctioned violence that was exported globally. We witnessed a growing number of people shifting their focus to the injustices that riddle the Black community as a result of the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. There was more interest and a spotlight on the issues we are fighting to address at Mama Glow, like the Black maternal health crisis and reproductive justice. We were living through a pandemic, so I was home with my 17-yearold son, thankful that he was attending school virtually. I wasn’t worried about his whereabouts, his safety as a 6-foot4-inch young Black man, because he was home safe with me. I think this was a reality for many Black mothers.

our resistance. CW: What is the main focus these days for you as a teacher? LT: Teaching is one of many things I do, but it’s one of the things I love most about what I do. We see birth as a unique opportunity to support and empower birthing people as well as educate society about the innate strength of the birthing body, and the sacred process of pregnancy and birth. We offer full-spectrum support, and that means we are there whether you are on a path of fertility to pregnancy and birth, or experiencing abortion or loss. Either way, we can swaddle you with support. We also work to democratize doula support, and have birth workers available for every person that desires one. We want our trainees to learn more about the challenges certain communities face and how to offer authentic support. And this is part of what we impart in our teaching. CW: What have been some of the most valuable lessons for you in regard to female friendships? LT: Living in quarantine was good for me. I am thankful for the time to slow down and be alone. I did not spend time with friends during this period, so I don’t have reflections on friendship during this time. I deepened my relationship with myself, with my son and my partner. It did allow me to dream about trips I could take with friends once things open up, and I cherish the long-term relationships that I am navigating on the other side of this nebulous period. I am thankful for phone calls and audio notes—and hugs are so much more potent than ever before.

CW: What are your main concerns in regard to the new law on abortion in Texas, specifically in regard to health care for women: How can these coexist? LT: Women’s bodies have constantly been legislated against. We need to address this issue from a reproductivejustice framework. Texas state law has banned abortion after six weeks of pregnancy—and there is an offer of $10,000 for citizens who help enforce it. This is insanity. It should be noted that most people don’t even realize they are pregnant at six weeks. Texas law, Senate Bill 8, is one of the most restrictive and draconian abortion laws in the nation, and it does provide a playbook for anti-choice politicians in states all over the country to prepare similar laws based on the Texas law to ban abortion in their states. Abortion providers in Texas are turning patients away. Clinics in neighboring states are attempting to handle abortion care for folks fleeing Texas. This law is impacting low-income people and people of color the most. This is why we fight for reproductive justice. It’s important to note that this did not happen out of thin air; the stage was set for this. People voted for the politicians who enabled this new law to be passed. And future generations depend on

CW: What are your aspirations for Mama Glow when you look at the next few years ahead? LT: I really live in the moment and focus on being agile and soft. What I have learned about running a company is that as it grows, so much is out of our control. The pandemic was a great teacher in that way. Being able to be responsive to the needs of the community, of the market, of our brand partners…that is what we are here to do and that’s what allowed us to expand the business. 28

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Eight ways to meditate, without meditating BY DR. FRANK LIPMAN

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We all know the phrase “Gimme a break!”—and certainly, after the past few scary and chaotic months, we could all use one. But with stress levels running high, and travel still restricted, getting away from it all in the middle of a pandemic is easier said than done. And yet the fact remains: Unscrewing the valve and releasing at least some of the pressure has never been more essential for your emotional and physical health. One of the best ways to take a short mental vacation is meditation. It’s free, easy to do and can be done anywhere you can find a quiet spot. Meditation’s benefits are legion—it helps cultivate adaptability and resilience, and reduces emotional reactivity, including the lashing out at others that so often is part of the package. It also offers brain and heart protection; better immunity, mood and sleep; enhanced feelings of calm; reduced anxiety and sensitivity to pain. It may even counteract the agerelated deterioration of your blood vessels, which can drive cognitive decline and even dementia. So, what’s keeping you off the cushion (or wherever you might choose to meditate)? Lack of time, not being able to sit still, not being able to tune out, not wanting to be like your hippie mom and dad—the list of excuses is long and I’ve probably heard them all! So if you’re one of those folks who can’t seem to get into “the whole meditation thing,” the good news is that there are quite a few other ways to gift yourself with a lot of the same benefits, minus the incense and tie-dye (not that they were ever required). Now that our once-frantic lives have slowed considerably, it’s a great time to add more stress-taming, soothing activities to your daily routine to support body and soul. Here are a few ways to start enjoying the benefits,

KIDS GET TIME-OUTS—SO SHOULD YOU. Quality time with family and loved ones is important, but equally important is quality time spent with yourself. So schedule time to step away from everyday distractions. At least once a week, give yourself the gift of two hours that you fill up with exactly what you want to do by yourself: a walk, a bike ride, a good long read in a hammock, an online yoga class or a visit to the spa (where permitted). Turn off the phone ringer (but set a timer if you must) and find a place where you can be alone and undisturbed for your quiet-time session. Silence is golden, but so is the 32

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RECONFIGURE YOUR ROUTINE. In times of trouble and uncertainty, one way to help anchor yourself is with routine. With so much of our old normal undone by the pandemic, try grounding yourself with some new, calming daily routines. For example, not long ago, I had a patient who was struggling with stress and just could not get herself to meditate, so we took an alternate route and developed a routine of soothing activities that were right for her. Her daily plan started with a quiet 10 minutes in the morning where she sat alone in a sunny café near work and slowly sipped a cup of green tea; a twice-weekly tai chi class; abdominal breathing if she felt stress levels rising; and 10 minutes of relaxing restorative yoga poses every night. By combining a variety of these brief, almost-meditative moments, she was able to develop the physical and emotional resources she needed to help navigate tough times and to work toward a calmer and more peaceful version of herself. In times like these, I recommend you develop a similar plan.

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the meditative benefits of artistic expression; just do it. The next time you feel the need to decompress, commit to making something that’s entirely yours. For example: 1 Make homemade clay and start sculpting. 2 Curl up with some colored pencils and get lost in an adult coloring book. 3 Get messy with a finger painting session. 4 Grab paints and a few rocks and create some rock art. 5 Turn on your inner architect by building an ice cream stick house. 6 Design a mobile using sticks, twine, rocks, feathers, leaves or anything else that strikes your fancy.

sound of rustling trees or chirping birds, or even nature sounds on your headphones. CONNECT WITH YOUR SPIRITUAL SIDE. Connect, or reconnect, to your spirituality in any number of contemplative ways, whether it’s spending time by the ocean, or in some other picturesque surroundings; walking through the streets of a beloved city; pausing for a few minutes to sit in an open house of worship; or keeping a journal devoted to the spirit’s journey. If you are “spiritual but not religious,” you might consider becoming involved with the communities built around denominations like Unitarian Universalist, Religious Society of Friends (Quaker), or Reconstructionist Judaism, all of which focus less on doctrine and more on a personal connection to the divine and to others.

SPACE OUT WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Other ways to mentally check out in a healthy way? Give yourself time to space out by engaging in a few wonderfully relaxing, seemingly pointless, no-goal activities. Make time to sit outside and watch the clouds float by; watch the sun set for the night. Grab a beach chair and gaze out at the ocean, watching and following the waves as they make their way to shore. Paddle out to the middle of a lake and just float for a while, letting the winds and currents carry you along. Spend an evening (or at least part of one) looking up at the stars. Let time in nature be your meditation, or your church, to soothe, refresh and restore you.

MAKE MOVEMENT YOUR MEDITATION. Sure, contemplative activities are usually quiet affairs, but they don’t necessarily require total stillness to deliver benefits. Long walks, runs, leisurely swims in a lake or the ocean will all help clear out the mental cobwebs and put you in touch with the beauty and serenity of the natural world—the sights, smells, sensations, sounds and rhythms that we too often overlook in our everyday lives. To access it, all you need to do is step outside.

TUNE IN, WHILE YOU TUNE OUT. Just as certain sounds can disturb and distract—think sirens, crying babies, nails on a chalkboard and so on— there are many sounds that can heal, transform, soothe and ease you into a meditative state whenever you need it. One of the easiest ways to harness the meditative power of sound and shift your mindset is with sonic wave healing, as in music that’s designed to create intentional relaxation. Prior to the pandemic, you could attend sound meditations or “sound bath” sessions at many wellness studios, spas, clinics, festivals and even hotels, and enter deep states of relaxation as practitioners created stressrelieving soundscapes using special gongs, crystal bowls, tuning forks or synthesizers tuned to specific frequencies. Now however, though the sounds may be the same, many venues and practitioners have moved their soundscapes online, making it even easier for non-meditators to get into a meditative groove. To sample the soundscapes, try any one of the hundreds of the sound-bath options offered on YouTube, or by practitioners and healers like MNDFL, IRIS or Sara Auster who hosts sound-bath sessions on Instagram Live several times weekly. In the end, no matter which path you choose, just be sure to make space in your life for more meditative moments! drfranklipman.com

GO WITH THE FLOW. If you’re stuck inside, then try some tai chi, a Chinese martial art that promotes a profound mind-body unity. It requires such focus that it’s considered a form of moving meditation—the slow flow from one movement to the next. Often, the quickest way to calm the mind is to move the body, and with just a few minutes of tai chi, you can readily release stress and tension, getting yourself out of your head as you enhance flexibility, balance and core strength. Think of tai chi as your mind/body win-win! USE YOUR HANDS MORE, AND YOUR BRAIN A LITTLE LESS. We are sensory beings, designed to use our eyes and our hands to create. As we grow up, we tend to move further away from free-form activities like crayon drawing, finger painting and producing chalk “paintings” on the sidewalk. We head ever deeper into our heads, living almost entirely in a world of mental abstraction, and forgetting how good it feels to get messy and creative by drawing, sculpting, sewing or working with our hands. Adding a calming and meditative crafting activity to your day will help get you out of “grown-up” mode, enabling creativity to flow and perfection to take a back seat. You don’t have to have a particular talent to tap into 33

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THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Can too much of the feel-good hormone dopamine can be a bad thing?

instead of attending events, and have our exercise classes and meetings streamed through Zoom. Although there are many positives that have resulted from these behavior changes—like accessibility to people and events that physical distance may have made impossible—they come with a dark flip side. The problem is that when we are on the internet, there are no limits. We can scroll all day long, and we do. As a result, our brains are being tipped into the “too hot” side of reward-seeking behavior. A good example of this is social media behavior. Anyone who has spent time on a social media platform can tell you how hard it is to get out of the scrolling vortex, how unmotivated they feel after binge-watching, the aggressive nature of so many of the comments on these platforms and the extreme difficulty in getting a child to disengage from these devices, which shows us pretty clearly that we are drowning in dopamine. So how do we bring ourselves back into balance? We need what has been dubbed a “dopamine detox.” That means stopping anything that is considered a pleasure trigger for a period of hours. This does not mean the avoidance of all pleasures, but rather those associated with hyperstimulation that tend to lead to more compulsive behaviors. Get off your phone, close your laptop, don’t reach for sugary or processed foods—significantly limit those behaviors that are potentially addictive. By destimulating, we clear our heads and can start again fresh. This gives the brain a break from the constant onslaught of too much stimulation. It is not literally a dopamine fast, as that is not possible. Instead, it is merely abstaining from those addictive or potentially addictive behaviors to get some distance and regain footing. Set aside a few hours a day where you engage in low-stimulus behaviors. These include going for a walk, practicing meditation, getting out in nature, eating unprocessed, whole foods, and spending time with friends and loved ones. Taking a break from the addictive behaviors can help to break the “just one more” cycle and help you find harmony again. Try it! Your brain will thank you. STANDwellness.com

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a significant role in how we experience pleasure. Known as one of the “happy hormones,” it is created both by neurons in the midbrain and by the microbes in the gut, in response to a feel-good activity like eating a food that we like, listening to music, exercising, chatting with friends or sitting in the sun. When someone is feeling stressed or sad, their brain will encourage them to engage in one of these behaviors to help stimulate that dopamine release. Listening to that favorite piece of music will feel uplifting, exercise will make them feel better, eating that comfort food will literally bring comfort. This encouragement of the brain to stimulate the reward center is part of what helps mood remain balanced. In addition to feelings of optimism, dopamine is also associated with learning, memory, motivation and attention. So if a little dopamine is good, then we must need a lot, right? No. Dopamine, in “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” fashion, is about balance. The right amount is good, but too much can be detrimental. Too much is “too hot” and too little is “too cold.” Dopamine balance can be complicated. Along with the feelings listed above, dopamine is also the “just one more” hormone. It can become too much. This is part of the reason why people struggle to stop after one cookie, one video game, one Instagram Reel or one episode of a favorite Netflix series. Because we perceive this behavior as pleasure, our brains want to keep it going. Too much dopamine is associated with drug and alcohol addictions, binge-eating, gambling, ADHD, anxiety, anger and aggression. Too much, simply put, is too much. We are living in an extremely stressful time. The fear that COVID-19 has created, and the social isolation that has resulted, has propelled our brains into reward-seeking overdrive. Our need to keep our physical distance from one another has made people turn to their electronic devices for pleasure and connection. Zoom meetings, social media and streaming TV shows have become the norm. TikTok, Instagram and Facebook have replaced social gatherings. We now do IG and Facebook Lives 34

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Pop superstar Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, are on a mission to make the world a better place for young people through compassion and acceptance, a cause that is particularly timely: October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and October 3-9 is also Mental Illness Awareness Week. Here, Purist speaks with Germanotta about the Born This Way Foundation’s important work.

Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia, aim to eliminate childhood mental health issues that Gaga faced during her youth.

validate the emotions of young people, and work to eliminate the stigma around mental health. Kindness is the inspiration for my daughter’s life’s work, as well as her art. It’s why we created the foundation and why we build programs that validate the emotions of young people and create what is truly the transformative power of kindness.

CC: That’s so wonderful to hear. And the different initiatives and health programs you’ve set up across the country in schools before COVID, like the Channel Kindness Platform, how has the back-to-school initiative changed since 2020? CG: I’d say it’s upside down, you know? Even before these incredibly challenging years, we were seeing an increase in youth mental health conditions on many fronts—anxiety, depression and many other issues. And when faced with a global crisis, we had to adapt as advocates and leaders and work even harder to listen to and support the youth in this nation and beyond. We do have a digital platform; I and many members of my team have been able to speak out. We’re doing our best to meet young people where they are, and quite often, it’s online. We’ve seen a growing trend of young people being more willing to talk about their mental health. We’ve been focused on and fostering these conversations. You can see the urgency, and a lot of them want to help and be helped. But the reason they don’t go for help is they don’t know where to turn. That’s where we come in. They face significant barriers to getting the help they need, including the cost and the stigma, but fortunately we are seeing them turn to online resources 36

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Cristina Cuomo: Mental health issues are at an all-time high in the U.S. right now, so your Born This Way organization is more important than ever. We talk about mental health as a disease often in Purist, we have lots of doctors contributing, and throughout quarantine and COVID we talked about escalating numbers and what people can do to help their loved ones and friends get through this crisis. How did the idea for the foundation evolve? Cynthia Germanotta: The actual origin was from my daughter. I feel like it’s an idea that was evolving from her childhood. As she grew up and entered those difficult middle school years, she encountered bullying and many other things that led to her developing anxiety and depression. It turned school into a very difficult situation for her, and it continued through high school. It led to destructive behaviors that she talks openly about. And ultimately, it affected her so deeply, that when she gained a platform to speak, it became an even stronger passion of hers to share her story based on her struggles, and also to better equip young people who may encounter the same issues in their lives. We all go through things developmentally, and she has a very deep passion for equipping young people early. So we come at this from a preventive position. If we can prepare young people as soon as possible, they will have proper resources and tools to handle their struggles, and that is what we are all about. We’re founded on that, and our mission is to build a kinder and braver world that is youth-led, and at the core of that is mental wellness. Our goal is making kindness cool. We do this every day,

into more than 84 schools in the first few months. Then the pandemic hit. Fortunately, the program continues to expand, and we’re looking at a virtual version.

now. There’s a lot of wonderful apps out now, like Calm for anxiety, 7 Cups for online therapy (7cups.com), and of course there are apps for crisis situations, including 211 and the Crisis Text Line. The youth, their parents and their teachers have had to adapt to this new schooling environment, and we all need to be mindful of that and help one another. It’s new to youth; a disciplined environment with a schedule has been knocked off the table now. And teachers weren’t used to teaching online. It’s a world that has been completely upended. But we’re seeing it work as best it can. A concern is that despite this, there’s been a continued increase in the rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. We’ve responded to that, particularly in the area of suicidal ideation, in partnership with an organization called Find Your Anchor on a pledge called pleasestay.us. This app shows you how to find anchors in your life, whether that’s breathing for 30 minutes, going to therapy, exercising, walking in the park...whatever can anchor you for a particular day. A CDC study came out last summer concerning mental health during the pandemic, and it found one in four people between the ages of 18 and 24 had contemplated suicide in the past month. Those numbers are astounding and completely unacceptable. That’s why we really wanted to reach out to young people and assist.

CC: Absolutely. My daughter launched a project for the Columbia Protocol called Just Ask. She did the social media for it, which involves this notion of peer-to-peer, talking to someone in your life. As a teenager herself, constantly challenged and stressed by school and friends and boys, she understands the value of her peers. CG: We see youth rising to the occasion. There’s a brother/ sister team that we’re so fond of, Charlie and Hannah Lucas. In their early teens, they developed an app called notOK. Charlie is a tech person, and his sister was really struggling, and basically with a push of a button on your phone you can alert five people that you’re in emotional distress. And they’re there for you; you can come for help. Young people are responding to their community’s needs with these apps. It’s just so wonderful to see. CC: I love the book you came out with last September, Channel Kindness. Tell me about how that evolved, the inspirational stories and the contributors. CG: We are all so proud of this book. It originated with my daughter’s courage to share her own story, that I didn’t really understand, when she first started performing around the world. During her concerts, she would start talking unscripted about kindness and the struggles she went through and the need to be brave and the need to have resources. And I used to ask her why she was talking about such private issues, but I came to realize that she was healing and young people were healing. She and her fans really grew up together, so it really resonated with them and they would say, “Gaga, how did you do it? How did you overcome what you faced? And if you did it, how can we get involved in something?” And other young people shared their incredible stories with us as we traveled the world. That was true bonding between my daughter and her fans and how they were leaning on and helping each other. We started collecting stories as she would perform around the world. That led us to introducing channelkindness.org in 2017 so young people could submit their stories. We train them—we call it “adult scaffolding.” We coach them with weekend sessions where reporters and journalists come in to talk with them about how to do this. We’ve collected thousands of stories and put together a compilation of these stories in the book. It also features a story and notes of empowerment written by my daughter. She shares the beginnings of a lot of the difficulties she had. She was brave enough to share her stories, and made other people brave enough to share theirs. And now, through Channel

CC: You did a wonderful talk at Léman Manhattan in January 2020. CG: We love Léman! CC: And my friend Dr. Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber, who also spoke, leads the charge in suicide prevention in our country. She developed the Columbia Protocol, a collection of resources to provide people with the tools and information they need to help others. When you talk about anchors, can a person also be an anchor? CG: Yes. In fact, we’re very much a research-based organization, so the programs we develop are informed by our research. And one of our past studies indicated that in times of crisis, young people prefer to turn to a peer. Peerto-peer support is vital and urgent. So we partnered with two organizations. One, jack.org, has an app, bethere.org, which teaches young people how to mediate these tough conversations. It can be used by parents or children, peerto-peer, to learn how to have those conversations and be there for yourself or others. We also partnered with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to introduce an educational curriculum for grades 10 through 12; it teaches a young person how to recognize and respond to someone in a mental health or substance abuse crisis. We introduced this initiative 37

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and mental health. It can help with absenteeism and productivity. These are simple things that can make young people feel like they belong. The second way is through our partnership. Our team has developed an extensive network of partners to collaborate on this issue. We tapped into this network during our holiday campaign, and developed our #ChannelKindnessHoliday campaign with Together Rising and other CC: It’s so important, because we have organizations to support communities to nurture and prepare our children to Lady Gaga and her that are disproportionately impacted by become stable, confident young adults. mother the pandemic. We also have a campaign The constant reminders to do that for called #BeKind21. Research shows that parents as well is really important. We if you do something for 21 days it becomes a habit, so appreciate that. So you partnered with Chegg on a study this is campaign that invites people to engage in acts concerning student food insecurity. Tell me a little bit of kindness daily for 21 days. This is our fourth year of the about that. campaign, and globally, we’ve had almost 4 million acts of CG: In one study we did with Chegg, which highlighted kindness generated this year. We have tool kits for schools the challenges youth in schools were having, 56 percent and the corporate world. One of our partners is Deloitte, said they were moderately or extremely worried about and kindness is integrated into the fabric of their business. their mental health; half reported experiencing anxiety; You can be a very strong and effective leader, or teacher, a third had experienced depression; and a quarter said or student, and do it with kindness, compassion and they knew someone experiencing suicidal thoughts. empathy for other people. Those are dire statistics. More recently, our study focused on food insecurity, and almost a third of college students CC: It all sounds doable when you create this step-byhave missed a meal once per week since the pandemic. step process of change. Statistically, have you noticed its That’s too many. And we’re committed to expanding our efficacy? research to support the well-being of young people and CG: We have. From the beginning, we recognized that ensure that youth have the resources they need. this will be a multiyear process. We’re trying to build a generation that’s better equipped, kinder, braver. My CC: You’ve also pivoted into that virtual space—you daughter said that this was her aspiration and she knew recently held a conversation on the topic of creating a it would take time; she says, “Well, Mom, if it was easy kinder and braver world that is youth-led. You had people it would have been done already.” From the start, we like Chelsea Clinton speaking on how the power of collaborated with partners who were experienced in this kindness can change the world, but how do you get that space to help us build a multiyear initiative that started message out there virtually? with creating awareness around this, that would shift CG: It’s not just getting it out there; it’s also inviting and people’s attitudes and compel them to action. We’re directing people to where they can participate in their coming up on our 10th anniversary and I’ve definitely seen communities. We do it in two ways. One is our digital the efficacy of the reach of this. It’s been very exciting. platform, and we also host a number of Born This Way Foundation talks to learn how mental health affects CC: Is there a message you often share with a young many communities. We also publish our research to be person you meet who’s struggling with their emotional sure that it’s also understood. For example, we know confidence? through our research that young people living in “kind” CG: We often talk with young people in terms of scope and communities are generally healthier and have higher aspiration. We’ve seen success stories; we’ve seen young mental health inventory scores. These are very specific people come from the depths of darkness and turn their things that schools and businesses can do to adapt lives around. We always try to point them to resources. Their their environment to be more kind. So we provide these feelings are real, and we let them know someone is here resources. For example, in high school, saying hello to for them. bornthisway.foundation a student can make a difference in their environment 38

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Kindness, we invite the world to share their stories. Since the book’s launch we’ve seen readers of all ages now, inspired to engage in acts of kindness, encouraged to share, and it marks a movement led by young people. I invite you to read it, learn more about it, and your readers can purchase it almost anywhere, including our website, channelkindness.org/book.

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tremendous adversity with a daily meditation practice. At 17, planning to attend Duke University on early admission, and shortly after she was selected as Laguna Beach High School homecoming princess, the blonde beauty found herself lying in a hospital bed, in pain after surgery for scoliosis that included having a metal rod implanted along her spine. Her diagnosis had never interfered with her life, until now. In the place of a spunky athletic teen with a reserved position on Duke’s NCAA volleyball team was a scared little girl, uncertain about her future. Shapiro found courage in the words of mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn: “Whatever has happened to you, it has already happened. The important question is, how are you going to handle it?” She had an important decision to make: sink into the wound of her adversity, or tread forward with her life. She chose the latter. Shapiro transcends pain with mindfulness and, above all, self-compassion. “We have a mistaken belief that if we beat ourselves up, we will somehow improve. Neuroscience has proven countless times that brains on shame rob energy from the body—energy that it needs to transform. The parts of our brains associated with growth and learning shut down.” So how do we get this mindful superpower of selfcompassion? “We have to change the internal dialogue from a self-improvement project to transformation,” she says. “What you practice grows stronger,” explains Shapiro. “Maybe start with placing your hand over your heart every morning and repeating these words, ‘Good morning, I love you.’” Perfection isn’t possible, but transformation is.

When I boarded my flight to Denver after a late night of Monday karaoke in Aspen, my expectations for an inspirational plane ride flew at low altitude. Wearing a hoodie, sweatpants, an N95 and oversize sunglasses, I was a formidable seatmate. As luck would have it, my window seat fell next to a tall, handsome man who just so happened to be divorced with children—and engaged. Seldom do I take notice of my fellow passengers, but his charisma, and love for his fiancée, warmed my heart. I had to meet this woman wearing the ring. Soon after, I received a book in the mail entitled Good Morning, I Love You, a bestselling guide to meditation written by Dr. Shauna Shapiro. Mother, clinical psychologist, internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and self-compassion, professor at Santa Clara University with three critically acclaimed books, translated into 16 languages—and engaged to the charming man on UA flight 32 from Aspen to Denver. Shapiro just so happened to be a Laguna Beach, California, native like myself. We made plans to meet in person when I flew West to visit my brother. “What you experienced in-flight is mudita,” explained Shapiro. “It’s one of my favorite Sanskrit words, defined as pure joy unadulterated by self-interest. When we can take pleasure in the joys of others, it is called mudita.” When you meet Shapiro, there is something mystical about her presence. Her gentle voice draws you in like a mother’s embrace. Her eyes express an inspiring strength cultivated through compassionately overcoming 40

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Life’s little aggravations can add up. Here’s how to cope. BY DR. LEA LIS

your boss’ mood, you can accept it, understand it is not about you, and move on. I also recommend initiating a conversation with your partner about expectations. Increase your self-compassion, and your willingness to be flexible. I say the mantra “control what you can, ignore the rest.” Many of life’s micro-stressors will be more easily managed if you give yourself the compassion you would extend to others in the same situation. Let go of blaming yourself for the little inconveniences. Allowing more flexibility into your routine, when it can realistically be incorporated, will make micro-stressors more manageable in the long run. The book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, written by identical twin sisters Emily Nagoski, PhD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA, suggests that when you get home from work you should do a very quick mindfulness exercise to shift your mindset from work to home. In their TED interview, as part of the “How to Deal with Difficult Feelings” series, the Nagoskis say that when you’re grumpy and cranky and still thinking about that jerk at work, you need to frame-shift and do things like jumping jacks in your driveway or progressive muscle relaxation. This little exercise communicates to your body that your body is now a safe place for you to be. Progressive muscle relaxation involves tensing every muscle in your body for 10 seconds, while holding your breath, and then slowly relaxing the muscles and breathing comfortably. Mindfulness exercises put you in a position to be less irritable and more present for your family. Many microstressors are out of your control, but you can take charge of how you react to them. It often helps to take a deep breath and move on. Lea Lis, MD, is a double board-certified adult and child psychiatrist, and author of No Shame: Real Talk with Your Kids About Sex, Self-Confidence, and Healthy Relationships. drlealis.com

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Is your child screaming? The nanny late? Research published by the Harvard Business Review in 2020 reports that micro-stressors are a significant source of daily feelings of anxiety and stress. While major stressors such as moving to a different state, changing career paths and medical emergencies are sources of anxiety, research suggests we are more resilient to these types of stressors than we are to what most would consider daily inconveniences. Microstressors are the daily aggravations that may seem like a “drop in the bucket” when they occur. We are learning that these drops add up, and some of us are barely able to keep our heads above water. What are some of your micro-stressors? Do you ever misplace your wallet, which causes you to hit traffic on your commute, which then makes you late for work? Do you feel your boss or partner critiques you for aspects of your performance that you believe you are excelling in? These are considered micro-stressors. What can you do to manage your micro-stressors? First, look for patterns of micro-stressors in your everyday life. Once you are able to identify the patterns, you can take the necessary steps to manage the stressors. For example, if you are misplacing your car keys regularly, consider investing in a Tile or other device that you can use to track where you last put your keys. Or get in the habit of putting your keys in the exact same place every evening. Creating healthy daily morning and evening rituals gives you more control over micro-stressors. Waking up at the same time every day, drinking the same coffee, leaving for work at the same time—all create a sense of calm in a crazy world. Check your expectations. If you are feeling let down by the lack of communication between you and your partner, or are often upset by the negativity your boss brings to morning meetings, reevaluate your expectations of the situation. While you may not be able to change

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UNDERSTANDING YANG SHENG

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do what it does best: heal and repair itself. Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, heat therapy and nutrition are a few of these tools. Also very important are the yang sheng practices, which help restore and nourish the body’s inner resources. How do these yang sheng exercises work? Qi, the foundation of blood, animates and powers the entire body and muscles, nerve flow and immune system. We replenish qi by way of the food and drink we ingest and the air we breathe. Together and through the qi dynamic of the body, the qi is transformed, and we use it for all of our needs. The exercises of yang sheng are considered to be nourishing to qi and jing, as they are breathing exercises (absorption of qi) designed to activate and nourish the meridians and the associated organs and limbs. The precise, synchronized movements and breathing also convert qi into essence, a reservoir for longevity that helps sustain and improve health, and also helps us recover from illness or injuries should we need it. But why wait until we must recover from an illness, or state of disharmony? Disease prevention is seen as a superior form of medicine, so beginning these practices sooner rather than later will put one on a more solid footing when injury or illness comes along. If you are considering tai chi, the more solid footing you have, the better.

The sign above the door said, “Truth Is One, Paths Are Many.” When I first moved to New York City in 1987 at age 23, of all the signs, sayings and billboards across the city, this one resonated with me the most, and so began my journey of pursuing these many paths that integrated a healthy way of living to develop a sound mind, body and spirituality. In my early wanderings around the city, I was intrigued by elder Asians practicing elegant, synchronized movements in parks. What I saw was impressive health potential as these elders appeared to be really fit, possessing good muscle tone, balance, movement with grace, and possessing a calming sense of peace. I later discovered that this form of exercise was within yang sheng, which means “to keep in good health” in Chinese— martial arts forms designed to nurture the body to achieve overall wellness. These disciplines are considered the internal martial arts, as they cultivate the vital substances in the body—qi, jing and shen. Qi is your vital energy; jing, your constitution, or essence; and shen, the sum of your spirit, body and emotions. All need to be nurtured and in harmony to experience wellness. The lens of Chinese medicine is based in Taoism, an ancient Chinese philosophy that embraces the idea of balancing yin and yang. It is a way of living to achieve longevity and good health. As we say in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), “Where there is harmony and free flow of qi and blood, there is good health and longevity. Where there is stagnation, there is illness and death.” TCM philosophy is based on a system of meridians, or pathways, that course through the body and allow for the free flow of qi and blood nourishing our organs and limbs. The goal of a Chinese medicine practitioner like myself is to determine the state of disharmony in our patients, then select tools to help them restore homeostasis, thus allowing the body to

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CLARITY AND STRENGTH

Pranayama is the expansion of life force as it flows within the body. It is the bridge between the mind and the physical body. Bandha is a seal or lock, implying the containment of prana (breath or life force) within the body. In esoteric terms, bandhas are a way to collect impurities that stagnate in the lower region of the abdomen and push them into the fire of agni (purification) at the navel, so that prana can flow freely. Chanting teaches a person how to exhale without tension. The origins of yoga were passed down audibly through chanting. It helps synchronize the left and The grounding and right hemispheres of the brain, strengthening effects oxygenate the brain, improve of yoga can be used to treat persistent heart rate variability, lower blood health conditions. pressure and assist in reducing brain wave activity. Yoga nidra is a state of being; it is not something you do. Yoga nidra teaches people how to remain aware and also relaxed at the same time. A big part of diabetes self-care is adaptability. Unless we are awake to diabetes, it is hard to be adaptive and present. Meditation is about cultivating attention and sustaining that attention. Meditation also improves the ability to witness bodily signals and sensations associated with emotional states like anxiety and not get caught up in them. Success with diabetes is about being open to your potential as your caretaker, and always discovering nuance in treatment strategies. Meditation shows people how to cultivate an inner state of equanimity while in the midst of chaos. It helps us shift from a self-centered “why is this happening to me?” attitude and be able to look at diabetes from a more objective vantage point. All of diabetes, and life, if you want to think of it like that, is a meditation. us.singingdragon.com; find out more about yoga therapy classes at sorokayogatherapy.com

Picture yourself on a road trip through a vast and spectacular desert landscape. Red rocks, giant spires and the epic, open, blue desert sky highlight your pristine view. Then grime splatters on your windshield and you cannot see the view as well as you once could. Despite your efforts to spray washer fluid, the windshield remains streaky. The scenery outside becomes more obstructed, and eventually you forget what a clear view even was. Living with diabetes is a lot like driving on that same road, but through a blizzard. There are no breaks, and even when it stops snowing, there’s still mud on the ground to splash your windshield. Yoga practice clears the windshield of the mind, so you can see from a different vantage point. Yoga is a spiritual path with an overarching goal of liberation from the ego and freedom from suffering. The tools of yoga therapy are the same as the tools of yoga, but the distinction is that we use yoga therapy to address a specific condition. The precise application of the tools of yoga for diabetes is what makes it such a detailed art and science In yoga therapy, we are modifying, adapting and even simplifying the traditional practices of yoga asana, pranayama and meditation to address the missing link in diabetes health care. The beauty of yoga therapy as self-care is that it empowers people to take charge of their lives, and also that it extends well beyond the treatment of diabetes. The main yoga therapy tools are asana, pranayama, chanting, guided relaxation (including savasana and the preparation for yoga nidra) and meditation. Asana (physical yoga posture) helps to mobilize areas of tightness and strengthen areas of weakness. We learn in asana how to identify and adjust harmful movement patterns and replace them with more functional ones. 46

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Early detection and proactive health and wellness measures are the most vital weapons. example, they have a family history of breast cancer, or they have a genetic mutation that predisposes them to a higher risk—we have to tailor their screening to them, which means additional MRIs or, if the patient has dense breasts, a sonogram.” (For the past several years, breast density has been a routine part of the radiology report when any mammogram is read.) Regardless of their history and present wellness status, patients are always urged to avoid smoking and consuming alcohol. “I’m not telling you not to drink at all,” Kapenhas says, “but please limit it to a maximum of Mammographies serve to both screen two to three alcoholic beverages per and diagnose. week, as any kind of alcoholic drink is considered an increased risk.” Get out and get moving. “As important as being active is for your cardiovascular health,” she continues, “it’s equally important for every other organ in your body, including your breasts. Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle will increase your risk of breast cancer.” Eating healthy is key. Decrease the amount of red meat in your diet (or eliminate it altogether) and keep soy products to a minimum, as well: “Soy has an estrogenic effect, especially in people who were either diagnosed with, or have a history of, breast cancer,” Kapenhas notes. Many processed food items may also contain soy, so be careful about reading ingredient panels. As it has with everything else across the globe, the coronavirus pandemic significantly impacted the fight against breast cancer. When COVID-19 hit, screenings were stopped, as overburdened hospitals around the world battled the virus. Now, many people remain fearful of visiting hospitals or screening centers—and the tragic result is an increase in people being diagnosed with breast cancer that could have been detected at an earlier stage. Kapenhas urges all women to overcome any lingering fears—“hospital surfaces are constantly being cleaned and sanitized”—and get back on track with their annual screenings. “My message to all patients is that it’s extremely important to continue their annual screening, now more than ever,” she says. “I always go for my yearly mammo, so I practice what I preach.” southampton .stonybrookmedicine.edu/services/breast-center

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Ellen Hermanson Breast Center is always on high alert, year-round. And with good reason: According to breastcancer.org, this disease kills more women in the U.S. than any other cancer, besides lung cancer. “It’s always been important to diagnose breast cancer early,” says Edna Kapenhas, MD, medical director at the Ellen Hermanson Breast Center. “Early diagnosis and detection basically translates to a higher rate of cure and survival.” The gold standard of technology for early detection is still mammography (“mammo,” in physicians’ parlance). This vital medical procedure, which uses low-level radiation to study the breast from every angle, dates back more than a century: The first mammography study was conducted by a German doctor in 1913. Stony Brook Southampton is justly proud of its stateof-the-art breast cancer diagnostics, including computerassisted mammography; the Hermanson Breast Center was designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). “In patients who have no symptoms, no concerning issues, and no significant family history or genetic mutation, we start annual mammogram screening at age 40,” Dr. Kapenhas explains. “The caveat to that,” she adds, “is that it’s not a cookbook. For example, I had a patient whose mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40—so we didn’t wait to start her with yearly mammography. We started her 10 years earlier than the age her mother was when she was diagnosed.” Getting to know your family’s medical history can be as eye-opening a journey as any ancestry.com exploration—so start investigating the family tree to see whether any relatives contended with breast cancer. Mammographies serve the dual functions of screening and diagnosis. If a patient presents with any physical changes in the breast—abnormal skin dimpling, nipple retraction, inversion or discharge—it’s not screening anymore. “It becomes a diagnostic study,” Kapenhas says. “We want to find out what it is.” She adds, “For people who are at higher risk—for 48

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A NEW MINDSET

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Husband-and-wife duo Jonathan and Rene Shapiro, founders of Mixology Clothing Company, were once busy fashion entrepreneurs, owning and operating 15 retail stores and a booming e-commerce platform. Throughout his life Jonathan suffered with chronic anxiety, finding little relief through years of doctor’s visits, medicine and hospitalizations. Then, after finally being recommended CBD oil by an employee, a skeptical Shapiro was sold on the power of this natural health aid and hasn’t looked back since. “The balance and anxiety relief I felt using CBD was life-changing for me. We left a successful business to take a chance on happiness,” says Shapiro. “It was time to align with our true purpose, to explain and educate others about the simplicity of CBD and the endocannabinoid system. To use my anxiety—anxiety that was such a curse, and such a shameful secret—and let it become my greatest ally to connect with people.” Throughout the pandemic, Shapiro spent months building Mindset’s web presence, designing products, sourcing materials and coordinating with production facilities. The brand was officially launched in October, and has evolved into a movement of wellness-minded individuals taking control of their physical and emotional health. The ability to choose your mood or mindset has been a game changer in terms of how people use and understand CBD products. While there is often confusion on when or why to take CBD products, Mindset Wellness makes it simple. Offering vegan gummies, tinctures, skin 50

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An eccentric, sustainable New Canaan, Connecticut, town house is filled with surprises and creature comforts.

couldn’t go more than 45 linear feet without a bend in the plane. A side wall that’s 50 feet can’t be perfectly straight, so there are a couple of bends in the exterior walls of the home. A metal box that juts out was allowed on the second story, not the first.” The radical town house, completed in two-and-ahalf years, has four different facades, combining metal, glass and wood, smooth and textured surfaces, a zinc container around the second-story north windows bursting into space (Moore likens the effect to origami). The 5,000-square-foot structure was created with a daring shape—a couple of forms joined by a glass membrane, like two sides of a brain. The left, wooden side contains all the water elements of the home—kitchen, bathrooms— while the right, metal side is given over to bedrooms, living and dining spaces. “This is more than sculpture,” Moore says. “It’s another way of being in a house, of being in the world.” Elaborating upon the building’s dramatic structural divide, he offers:

At first, the plan was to create a row house, “a New Orleanstype town house,” says David Prutting, the founder, along with his wife of 46 years, Deborah, of Prutting + Company, an award-winning custom building firm based in Stamford, Connecticut, and Millerton, New York. “The idea was to produce an in-town, state-of-the-art, energy-efficient, bestof-the-best house in New Canaan. As builders, it was an opportunity to show what we’d learned.” The Pruttings called upon architect Joeb Moore of Joeb Moore & Partners, a lauded Greenwich, Connecticut-based architect with whom they’d collaborated for two decades. Moore’s structures channel literary, ethereal concepts such as wonder, doubt and mystery. Each of the firm’s spaces is executed with masterful attention to palette, scale and the highest-grade, environmentally responsible materials. Together, the team weighed what could be constructed on the less-than-1-acre lot, factoring in the village’s many ordinances. “There were interesting ones we’d never heard of,” Prutting says, “challenges unique to the village, like you 54

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“It’s splayed open to bring light, air and views deep into the home, making a light-filled, jeweled and dynamic spatial experience that changes with time and the rise and fall of the sun.” For the Pruttings, a “best of the best” home had to be environmentally sustainable. It uses photovoltaic panels to produce 25 percent of the building’s electricity, notes Moore, and a separate solar hot-water panel system, responsible for 75 percent of the domestic hot water. The siding is regrowth wood. While intended as a speculative project, by the time the town house was completed, the market had cooled, so the couple made it their home in 2010. A year later, the Connecticut chapter of the American Institute of Architects named it one of the state’s best single-family residential projects. Indisputably stylish, the home, says Prutting, also had to be comfortable. “Dave is a very talented woodworker,” says Moore. “We used many types of wood—walnut, German oak and English sycamore— to soften and warm the space, so it’s not so industrial-feeling.” The rooftop has its own private patio, garden trellis, fireplace, hot tub, kitchen and dining area. There’s a shower on the third floor (“I have windows in the shower,” Prutting says. “It’s nice when you’re taking a shower at 6PM and sunlight comes in”) and a four-story elevator. “It’s really efficient,” he says. “You don’t know you need it until you have it.” The Pruttings have lived here for over a decade; they will soon relocate to a historic farm in New Canaan. Looking back on their time in the town house, David Prutting recalls their annual Christmas parties: “We’d have 30 guests seated around a 20-foot table. Living here has been a real pleasure,” he says. “It’s luxurious and sumptuous.”

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A private rooftop patio, complete with kitchen

“We used many types of wood—walnut, German oak and English sycamore—to soften and warm the space, so it’s not so industrial-feeling.”

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SKIN SAVIORS

Bespoke facials from Naturopathica Spa & Healing Center in East Hampton help you put your best face forward this fall.

Choose from any of the treatments below, or combine them, depending on your needs. Add dermaplaning to any facial to physically exfoliate and gently remove the top layer of dead skin and peach fuzz. Get glowing! THE DEFY FACIAL Combat fine lines and stimulate collagen production through this holistic alternative to invasive anti-aging procedures. It features maximum-strength ingredients such as vitamin C, retinol and alpha hydroxy acids, paired with HydraFacial technology and firming LED light, for firm, luminous and vibrant skin. THE CHILL FACIAL Release facial muscle tension and address external damage caused by environmental stressors with relaxing herbs and ingredients such as full-spectrum CBD, kava and tamanu seed combined with cooling, facial pressure-point therapy. THE RADIO FREQUENCY CONTOURING TREATMENT The only treatment in the world to combine holistic principles and healing herbs with two high-performance procedures: holistic cryotherapy and nanofractional radio frequency skin-resurfacing therapy. This facial combines advanced technologies with deeply healing herbs such as marshmallow root and holy basil for an experience that delivers incredibly smoother, younger- and healthierlooking skin after one visit. Available at Naturopathica in East Hampton (74 Montauk Hwy., 631.329.2525), or in NYC (667 Madison Ave., 646.313.3712). naturopathica.com

A serene treatment room at Naturopathica in East Hampton

Naturopathica’s Chill facial smooths the complexion and relaxes muscles.

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After a summer of fun in the sun, it’s time for a seasonal cleanse—and not just for your internal digestive organs. The skin, the body’s largest organ, may need some extra help or a light refresh while heading into the cooler months. Naturopathica’s customized facials are designed to address specific concerns (such as dull, dry skin, sagging jowls or deepening wrinkles) through the healing power of herbs with results-driven technology. The bespoke treatments are crafted using minimally invasive tools (such as radio frequency and cryotherapy) proven to deliver visible results, all while clients unwind in a healing oasis designed for optimal relaxation. Skin and spirit get revived alike—it’s a win-win. 64

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One of New York City’s top dermatologists, Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, delivers head-to-toe results. BY BETH LANDMAN

For cellulite and dimpling, Dr. Frank believes biostimulation treatments work best. “I use very dilute forms of a filler like Radiesse to correct dimples and smooth the skin,” he says. “This is best done when the weather is cooler because It can cause bruising for a week or two, but the results last about a year to a year and a half.” Dr. Frank And, of course, the recommends biggest issue to be dealt undergoing body with after a summer of fun treatment during is sun damage. Lasers work cooler months to ease recovery. best, but it’s wise not to plan any major social activities for a few days following treatment. “There is always a little no-pain, no-gain when it comes to reversing sun damage,” says Dr. Frank. “We used to use different lasers separately, but now we combine a few in one treatment, which makes it more time- and cost-effective.” He likes to use the Fraxel Dual, a non-ablative laser that eradicates brown patches, and the VBeam Prima for more vascular issues like red spots and broken capillaries. “They not only make us look better, but have been proven to decrease the risk of skin cancer,” he points out. “And, it’s like using Windex on glass—a great end-of-summer cleanup!” 1049 Fifth Ave., Suite 2B, New York; 132 Perry St., New York; pfrankmd.com

For two decades, discerning New Yorkers have flocked to Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank. His offices in the West Village and on the Upper East Side have a full range of machines and therapies ready to address every beauty concern, including post-summer discoloration caused by UV rays, wrinkling and cellulite. “Anything that will really improve texture, scars and wrinkles requires a little bit of downtime,” he notes. A great option to combat wrinkling, according to Dr. Frank, is energy-delivered microneedling, employed by such devices as Vivace and Morpheus. Small microneedles inject heat via radio frequency into the skin at various different layers (three sessions are suggested). “This allows us to get deeper into the skin where collagen building happens without damaging the surface, so the recovery tends to be a little quicker than with lasers,” he explains. He recommends these machines not only for the face and neck, but also to improve fine lines and texture on the arms and above the knees. “People have spent the summer looking at themselves in bikinis and skirts, and they wait until the fall to deal with the things that bother them,” he observes. 65

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BEST TRESSED

Revolve Hair, an East End style institution offering a fleet of signature treatments, event glam, color and spa services, has relaunched this season with a renovated salon on Hill Street in Southampton. Here, Revolve Hair’s founder Alicia M. Cook talks about the importance of healthy hair in self-care, a new product line and the salon’s new digs.

fashion industry, Oribe Canales. Using Oribe products behind the chair brings out another level of creativity and our clients absolutely love using them at home. We’re all obsessed. PURIST: Best tips for keeping hair healthy during the transition from summer to fall? AC: Hair care can be related to skin care, and it starts from the inside out. When a client is in our chair, we like to start with scalp health. Hair and scalp assessments are fundamental in deciding our approach and recommending the best insalon and at-home regimens. Our team recommends having a personalized hair and scalp detox, followed by a strengthening and rehydrating treatment, especially after summer swimming in pools and the ocean. De-polluting the hair and scalp allows follicles to absorb the good things you want to put back in, similar to exfoliating the skin before applying lotion or serum.

Founder Alicia M. Cook

PURIST: Tell us about the opening of your newly revamped salon. What are some exciting features that have been added? AC: I am so excited about our new space. The truth is our environment affects how we feel, so it was incredibly important to Revolve Hair’s new space is the ultimate create a space that is inviting, destination for pampering. serene and comfortable. Functionality and design is a huge part of this. We are creative, and aesthetics are so important to what we do. Art and finding beauty in the interesting and unique is who we are to the core. Our space speaks volumes to that. In addition to the new space, Revolve has partnered with Oribe, and carries the brand’s full line of luxury hair and body care. We are always finding extra ways to delight our clients not only with new services, but with honing our expertise and elevating the client experience.

PURIST: How does the Revolve team personalize hair care and services to help clients look and feel their best? AC: Revolve Hair is all about teamwork. We work together to create the optimal client experience, from booking to entering the salon space for your service and creating your plan, from performance to completion. Entering the salon is like walking into a beautiful hotel lobby ready for your vacation, and while there, you’re able to indulge in some relaxation and “you time.” Our guests exit feeling and looking wonderful, ready for what’s ahead. 34 Hill St., Southampton; revolvehair.com

PURIST: What makes Oribe so special? AC: If you could put artistry in a bottle, the result would be Oribe. I think what makes this line so special is that it was created by an icon and innovator in the hair and 66

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PURIST: What is your hair care philosophy, and why is hair health important? ALICIA M. COOK: Hair care is a testament to self-love. It’s integral to someone’s self-confidence and how they present themselves to the world. It’s our goal to capture someone’s individuality and help them to have those feel-good, fresh-out-of-the-shop moments both immediately after and in between visits. Our philosophy is that it’s more than hair; we transform from the inside out.

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TURN BACK TIME

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New post-sun laser treatments to the rescue. BY JULIA SZABO

The post-pandemic summer had us all worshipping the sun more than usual, grateful for its healing, sanitizing, vitamin D quotient as well as its bronzing warmth. But by now, like a dehydrated autumn leaf, your skin may well be crying out for a vacation from its summer vacation. To the rescue: two next-gen skin rejuvenation treatments with catchy handles— MOXI and HALO—both offered by Southampton-based plastic surgeon Dr. James Brady. If your level of sun damage is not severe and you’re interested in prejuvenation—staving off the visible signs of aging before they appear—then the MOXI laser is for you. Safe for all ages and skin types, it’s a great way to maintain your skin, prevent future damage and treat small areas of concern. “MOXI is the best treatment for younger patients, patients with darker skin color or patients who require a quicker recovery,” Dr. Brady explains. “Three MOXI treatments spread out a month apart are typically done for maximal results. Our state-of-the-art laser technology reverses sun exposure damage with absolutely minimal downtime.” The sun’s powerful rays change the skin’s surface, and so do lasers used to correct sun damage. MOXI revitalizes and refreshes the skin’s appearance by correcting uneven pigmentation while improving tone and texture, and it does all this with a light touch, improving skin tone regardless of skin type. How does the MOXI work? By delivering fractionated laser energy to create micro-coagulation zones, pulling out pigmented areas in the process. Your own body then picks up where MOXI left off, repairing those unsightly pigmented areas, and replacing damaged cells with fresh new ones. The benefits are astonishing: long-lasting results—as long as 10 years!—after just 12 to 15 minutes

Dr. James Brady offers a fleet of treatments based on age and level of sun exposure.

of treatment on the face, with zero downtime; patients resume normal activities as soon as they leave the doctor’s office. MOXI is ideal for patients without significant skin damage, who wish to maintain a healthy complexion over the long term. If, on the other hand, you might be concerned that your skin gives away your age, then the HALO laser is for you. A hybrid of ablative and non-ablative wavelengths, it’s a triumph of technology: the world’s first hybrid fractional laser, delivering both wavelengths to the same microscopic treatment zone. Its dual-wavelength feature ensures that HALO penetrates deeper into the skin than MOXI does, for more dramatic results. The recovery period is longer (four to five days), so patients can go to

work with light makeup. Which one to choose? If your goal is to reverse years of aging, acne scars or other long-standing skin issues, HALO is your better option, targeting the skin at a deeper level than MOXI. Indeed, HALO is a complete skin revitalization treatment: In addition to significant removal of discoloration, satisfied patients see overall improvements in their skin, from a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, to reduced pore size, and greater skin reflectivity and glow. “HALO is a better choice for more mature or visibly damaged skin, characterized by fine lines, uneven pigmentation and dull skin tone,” Brady concludes. “Downtime typically lasts four to five days.” But those few days will have you made in the shade: “Our patients have seen dramatic results with a single treatment, although we usually recommend a maintenance treatment within three to six months.” James Brady, MD, Plastic Surgery, 686 County Rd. 39A, Southampton, 631.287.0711; jamesbradymd.com 67

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Tory Burch celebrates New York City’s big comeback. BY GABRIELLE ECHEVARRIETA Tory Burch’s new bucket bag, a modern take on a 1950s lampshade hat.

Light fabrics and bold colors are quintessential for spring.

century designer credited with the creation of In spring of 2020, New Yorkers’ hearts ached, American sportswear, Tory Burch’s Spring/Summer longing for the return of vibrant nightlife, dining 2022 collection embodies a sense of freedom, and culture, as they watched the once-bustling confidence and casual elegance. Paying streets of their city go dark and quiet. Some homage to the then-radical ideas of women’s naysayers said that New York City had lost its fashion, the line merges contrasting color palettes, sparkle forever, but Tory Burch’s runway show prints and fabric. Delicate broderie anglaise is and block party, held on September 12, proved mixed with modern jersey textiles, and effortlessly them wrong. chic linen and chiffon are merged to create Wearing a collection of all-new fashion from laid-back warm-weather looks. The collection is Tory Burch’s Spring/Summer 2022 line, models part of Tory Burch’s ongoing partnership with the strutted down the cobblestone street, just steps Maryland Center for History and Culture, which from the brand’s boutique at 151 Mercer. Bighouses McCardell’s personal archives. name Hollywood fashionistas cozied up in the Designer “There is a delicate tension between the retro front row, including Emily Ratajkowski, Mindy Tory Burch and the modern,” says Burch of her namesake Kaling and Keke Palmer. The festive block party brand’s new aesthetic. “Cat-eye sunglasses, and sculptural commenced after a lively performance by dancer Lil Buck silver jewelry. Our new bucket bag silhouette, Lampshade, and drummer Cornelio, with local Soho businesses inviting is the inverse of a 1950s-inspired lampshade hat. This, along guests to eat, drink and be merry. Vendors’ booths lined both sides of the runway, featuring heavenly French-inspired with oversize totes, hobos and cross-body envelopes, is crafted in suede, napa, double top-stitched leather and cuisine from Balthazar, Italian bites from Sant Ambroeus, T Monogram raffia. Included are two reissues of McCardell’s Morgenstern’s ice cream and confections courtesy of designs: a flat she created with Capezio in 1953, and a BonBon NYC. striped silk-cotton boot.” toryburch.com Inspired by the ingenuity of Claire McCardell, the 20th70

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WHAT’S ON VIEW

Must-see shows this season in the Hamptons. BY NANCY KANE

From left: works by Ryan Kitson, John Torreano (top), Peter Campus, and Jackson Pollock

records. When The Hurly-Burly’s Done opens in November. Pioneering minimalist Virginia Jaramillo’s exhibit Harmony Between Line and Space brings together paintings and drawings done in her Hampton Bays studio, including two 12-foot canvases. Sag Harbor-based artist John Torreano combines realism infused with abstraction to create works that confound the elements of time and space in A Journey Through The Universe 1968 to Present (November 7-February 20). Torreano’s works are inspired by images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill

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Southampton Arts Center presents CLEARING THE AIR: The Transformative Power of the Arts. Curated by Jay Davis, artist and curator of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Ambulatory Care Arts Program, a quarter of the creatives are or have been patients at Sloan Kettering or other hospitals. Artists include Hisham Akira Bharoocha, Magali Duzant, Kimia Ferdowsi Kline, Karen Flatow, Peter Fox, Cara Lynch, Pooneh Maghazehe, Matthew Raynor, Will Ryan, Hope Sandrow, Jef Sharf, Adam Sultan and Davis himself. Through December 19. Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton With the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center this fall, the Parrish Art Museum presents Joel Meyerowitz, Aftermath: Images from 9/11, a look at the devastation and reconstruction of the WTC through the lens of Meyerowitz, the sole photographer given unimpeded access to ground zero in the wake of the tragedy. First responders and health care workers were granted free admission to the museum for the first month of the exhibit, which runs until the first week of November. New-media and video artist Peter Campus positioned his camera around the shores of Shinnecock Bay, and the resulting six works invite the viewer to appreciate the natural beauty of the land as well as explore the gap between the artist’s intention and what the camera

East Hampton’s Guild Hall is more widely known for its live performances, but its museum is a must-see. In The Uncanny Valley (October 30-January 2), contemporary painter and sculptor Jeff Muhs uses found materials to create blurred versions of paintings, many based on the Long Island landscape, as well as concrete sculptures of female torsos. Born in Southampton, he continues to work from his studio here. And 90 Years: Selections From the Permanent Collection showcases a near-century’s worth of artists from the East End of Long Island. Over 2,500 works will be featured, including pieces by Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Roy Lichtenstein. Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton 71

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Actress Nikki Reed, star of Thirteen and the Twilight franchise, shares eco-conscious wellness and fashion must-haves.

“The importance of red light therapy is something we are only just now beginning to recognize globally. With more and more time spent buried in our devices, this helps with stress, energy production and relaxation.” Vital charge, $249, Vital Red Light, vitalredlight.com

“I pay close attention to the source, the origin and the additional ingredients added to supplements. I believe clean medicine is the way of the future, and I appreciate the care and consideration that goes into everything Global Healing produces.” Organic turmeric + black pepper raw herbal extract, $25, Global Healing, globalhealing.com

“At Bayou With Love, we produce environmentally conscious fine jewelry and engagement rings. We use recycled gold, and offer all of our customers the option to choose a traditionally mined, conflict-free diamond or stones grown with solar energy in California.” Diamond ball huggies, $1,772, Bayou With Love, bayouwithlove.com

“Sustainable living is a passion of mine, and I believe when innovation and creativity combine, the sky’s the limit. Whether it be through lifestyle or business, we can all do our part in making a difference and moving the needle.”

“Not only are these super chic, but they are made from recycled ocean plastics and other Earthconscious materials. New(ly) repurposed is the way forward!” Nude vegan sneakers in beige with gum sole, $184, Løci, lociwear.com 72

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A selection of designer looks for an ultra-chic fall, from Heather Kaminetsky, president of luxury fashion e-commerce company Mytheresa.

“This is a perfect evening bag and I love the pop of color to dress up a black outfit. The gold chain also brings a jewel element to this piece.” Chain cassette shoulder bag, $4,100, Bottega Veneta, available at mytheresa.com

“These stunning hoops are the perfect addition to a simple dress to glam up for the evening.” Chloe 18k white gold hoop earrings with diamonds, $5,000, Suzanne Kalan, available at mytheresa.com

“This is a classic colorway for fall and these boots can be worn in so many ways— they are an essential for any wardrobe.” 68 leather knee-high boots, $1,595, Saint Laurent, available at mytheresa.com

“I love the unique shape of these Celine sunglasses. They’re great for those blue-sky fall days here in New York.” Square acetate sunglasses, $360, Celine Eyewear, available at mytheresa.com

“Fall is the season I look forward to all year—I love everything from the color palette to the layering and transitional pieces. These are some of my favorite pieces for the upcoming season, along with some more timeless staples.”

“This is a true timeless cuff bracelet that can be worn with just about anything.” 18k rose gold cuff bracelet with pink sapphires, $5,800, Suzanne Kalan, available at mytheresa.comw 74

“This belt is so versatile and can totally transform any dress by cinching the waist. A must-have for fall.” Lecce suede belt, $270, Isabel Marant, available at mytheresa.com

“Ochre yellow is a fabulous transitional color that is versatile for day-to-night wear. Erdem knows how to implement paisley prints and make them super feminine.” Paisley maxi dress, $2,450, Erdem, available at mytheresa.com

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OVERT OPERATION

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Two teens aim to bring individuality out into the open, sparking conversation with a fashion-forward streetwear brand all their own. BY NANCY KANE

Bryce putting it all together. Jasper and Bryce agree that the ‘Duality Hoodie’ from the first collection, depicting a power line of birds, speaks strongest to the brand’s mission to champion diversity. “The reason why all our clothes are gender neutral is because we want to create a feeling of safety and awareness within our brand. Overt’s founders In this hoodie, the silver and Jasper Johnson-Weinberg black birds commute to the and Bryce Lorenzo created a line with diversity and same power line, even if they sustainability in mind. look different,” says Bryce. “We want different types of people to come together through clothing, no matter their race, sexuality or gender,” adds Jasper. That philosophy inspired the brand’s name. “The word ‘overt’ derives from the idea of not being hidden or secret. But we realized that creating clothing could be a substantial way for us to be overt about our opinions,” says Jasper. “From then on, we have been outward and confident in our strides to make the fashion industry a more inclusive environment.” Bryce adds, “Anyone and everyone can wear our clothes. We are a gender-neutral brand and one of our main focuses is to be inclusive.” Follow their journey on Instagram @overtstreetwear

They met three years ago and bonded over a TikTok. Now they are co-founders of Overt Streetwear, a fashion brand with a purpose. Their second collection, in collaboration with East Hampton’s Blue&Cream, just launched and has celebrities from Katie Holmes to DJ Cassidy among its fans. Teen co-founders Jasper Johnson-Weinberg, 13, and Bryce Lorenzo, 14, aim to disrupt the industry with their gender-neutral and sustainable streetwear brand. Jasper—son of Untitled Entertainment founding partner Jason Weinberg—says he and Bryce have always been interested in fashion, but when they started learning about social justice, they discovered some things about the fashion industry that didn’t sit right with them: namely, the industry’s effect on climate change and its lack of inclusivity. With extra time on their hands during the pandemic, they decided to start a fashion brand. Their initial designs became a reality when they debuted their first collection in collaboration with Blue&Cream last November. They’re currently managing day-to-day operations as well as school and auditions (both teens are studying acting), with Jasper taking the lead in the designing process, and 75

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The way to mind-body health is through the stomach. BY MARCI MOREAU

You can call it nutritional neuroscience, neuronutrition or nutritional psychology, but I like to call it exactly what it is: the power of food. Emerging research is exploring the impact of food on the brain and mental health. Science is examining various components of the diet, and finding connections between food with an optimal nutritional profile and healthier, happier brains. Perhaps one of the most significant connections has been made between gut and brain. This second brain, our enteric nervous system (ENS), is found in the lining of the gastrointestinal system and regulates feelings of stress and happiness. Communicating to the brain through neurotransmitters, the ENS is central to the release of hormones: An estimated 90 percent of the body’s serotonin and half of the body’s dopamine can be found in the gut. Research tells us that certain foods decrease stress and anxiety, as well as more complex mental health issues, including depression and PTSD. The body—all of it, the cells, the neurotransmitters—reacts to food. Putting the right foods into the body helps to optimize overall functioning. There is an old Spanish proverb that says “the belly rules the mind.” We need to put the right foods and drinks in the belly to make the mind a better place.

Chamomile tea, for example, is easy to incorporate into the diet. As an anxiolytic— it reduces anxiety—chamomile contains an antioxidant called apigenin that binds to receptors in the brain, decreasing unpleasant symptoms of stress. Apigenin can also be found in parsley, artichokes, celery and cherries. High-protein foods like lean meats, chicken, turkey and eggs contain amino acids that help the body create dopamine. Turkey works double duty, because it also contains tryptophan, which acts as a precursor to serotonin, giving the body more of what is needed to feel good. Since the body cannot produce tryptophan, we have to get it through dietary choices, including plantbased options such as spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, bananas, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. Another real nutritional winner is dark chocolate. It contains magnesium and flavonoids (both flavonol and flavanol), and can help stabilize mood, decrease depression, and make us feel much calmer and more centered. Marci Moreau is the principal developer of true food company Nature N Nurture. She is certified in integrative medicine and nutrition for mental health, and has a nutritional counseling practice. naturennurtureorganic.com 78

½ cup organic agave 1∕3 cup organic unsweetened dark cacao powder 1 cup organic heavy cream 1 organic vanilla bean 1 organic cinnamon stick 2 ounces organic dark chocolate, chopped 2 teaspoons turmeric-ginger puree (recipe follows) In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk agave, cacao powder and cream until blended. Slice open the vanilla bean, scrape seeds, and add seeds and pod to pan, along with the cinnamon stick. Stir constantly, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add chocolate and turmericginger puree, stirring until sauce is smooth. Let sit for 30 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick and vanilla pod. Serve warm. For the turmeric-ginger puree: Peel a 4-inch piece of ginger root. Chop ginger and 3 turmeric roots finely. Add mixture to a blender with a sprinkle of black pepper and 1∕3 cup warm water. Squeeze in a little lemon juice.

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Fall season on the East End brings spectacular foliage and abundant local bounty. BY NANCY KANE

Halsey Farm & Nursery counts 11th-, 12th- and 13th-generation Halseys working the land, and this Water Mill farm stand shines with that history. A large assortment of vegetables, freshly cut flowers and a wide selection of local fruits and baked goods is available, including apples in every variety, winter squash and corn. A wagon of pumpkins greets visitors on arrival, imploring them to take a

few beach plums, too. 28700 Main Rd., Cutchogue For family fun, head to Harbes Orchard in Riverhead, where you will find 27 types of apples to pick on your

This Peconic farm offers hayrides, a haunted barn and a haunted maze with live actors to entertain all members of the family. 38030 Route 25, Peconic Quail Hill Farm is part of the Peconic Land Trust. This Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Amagansett stand features organic heirloom tomatoes, specialty squash, zucchini, kale, sweet potatoes and much more. Membership is required, with winter shares available now. Quail Hill offers wellness-oriented programs such as morning meditation and grieving

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traditional orange or a spookier dark green or white variety home. 513 Deerfield Rd., Water Mill Squash and sweet potatoes contain alpha- and beta-carotene to promote healthy eyesight, and apples and pears offer essential vitamins and antioxidants, so besides tasting great, they are good for you, too. Schmitt’s Farm Stand in Riverhead has these and more. Cauliflower and leeks will make your supper sing with flavor. 3355 Sound Ave., Riverhead

Since 1969, the area’s beloved Milk Pail has been a must-stop during the fall season. At Water Mill’s Milk Pail U-Pick Farm (50 Horsemill Lane), choose from a variety (24!) of apples— some not found anywhere else—as well as 55 varieties of pumpkins and gourds. At their Fresh Market (1346 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill) scoop up fresh veggies grown at the family farm, as well as homemade baked goods. Don’t miss their fresh apple cider.

At Wickham’s Fruit Farm, 13thgeneration farmer Tom Wickham grows a large variety of apples, and many other fruits, on his sprawling property in Cutchogue. Pick your own Macoun, Honeycrisp and Gala varieties from the orchard, and snag a

Krupski Farms makes the most of its 50 acres during winter squash season, offering acorn, butternut and Hubbard. The famous Long Island Cheese pumpkins are back in abundance—perfect for making the best pumpkin bread and pies around. 80

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circle, as well as programming on farming and land preservation. 660 Old Stone Hwy., Amagansett With farmland spanning almost 30 acres, Amber Waves in Amagansett uses farming practices based in sustainable agriculture and land stewardship. With a great CSA program, Amber Waves offers organic produce as well as a café with bakedin-house pastries with their homegrown wheat flour—and what says fall more than a farm stand version of the classic school sandwich: sunflower seed butter and seasonal homemade jam? 367 Main St., Amagansett

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own, including Gale Gala, Daybreak Fuji and Gold Rush. Pluck a pumpkin as well, in between a hayride or a trip inside the winding corn maze. Live music and wine tasting are also offered on select days. 5698 Sound Ave., Riverhead

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Kids get first-hand farm experience.

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Kerber’s Farm School provides fertile ground for budding agricultural stewards.

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generation of responsible agricultural stewards. Voulgaris reports that more than 200 blossoming farmers and scientists have completed courses at Kerber’s Farm School, which opened this past May and aims to teach students of all ages the importance of sustainability, organic farming and healthy eating habits. The mission? Solving what Voulgaris calls “the McDonald’s dilemma”: kids subsisting on empty-calorie fast foods because they’re cheaper to buy than fresh, whole foods. “A cheeseburger is 99 cents,” he points out, “while a head of broccoli is $4.” Teaching kids how to grow their own veggies in a classroom that doubles as a cooking studio (and resembles a sleek Food Network set), this cool school helps students understand the importance of buying local, and the carbon footprint of our food choices. With several gardens, a thriving herd of livestock and more than a dozen beehives, the faculty—comprising science, farming and cooking experts—combines hands-on farming experience with a fun culinary curriculum. The school is open to people of all ages: Mommy & Me, pre-K to 6th grade, middle and high school; there’s even continuing education for adults. Fees for classes range from $35 to $50. “We want to show how easy it is to grow your own healthy food, even if you live in an urban area,” Voulgaris concludes, “so we’re also teaching container and rooftop garden classes. It’s important for everyone to understand how our food choices impact the environment we all share.” kerbersfarm.com

The place that was a favorite destination of your childhood—has it closed, making memories of it sweeter than ever? It’s a scenario that has befallen too many businesses, particularly in the wake of COVID-19. Growing up in Huntington, New York, Nick Voulgaris III cherished fond memories of “the coolest little retail farm, with fresh eggs and delicious homemade pies and jams…a really charming Norman Rockwell experience.” Decades later, when Kerber’s Poultry Farm—first established in 1941—had been abandoned and blighted, the prospect of it being lost forever was unacceptable to Voulgaris. When, in 2013, he learned of plans for the place to be demolished and turned into condominiums, he purchased the property and vowed to revive the Kerber’s Farm he and so many others remembered. Like his fellow Pisceans, Voulgaris is “passionate about restoration and historic preservation.” But rather than simply recreating a bygone vintage vibe, he brought everything up to date: “I recognized the responsibility I have to preserve and care for the great legacy of this local icon.” That noble mission is evident on every lavishly illustrated page of Voulgaris’ newest book, The Kerber’s Farm Cookbook: A Year’s Worth of Seasonal Country Cooking (Rizzoli). Today, Kerber’s does more than delight the bright-eyed child in its satisfied clientele (including Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart) with signature s’mores pies and epic egg sandwiches on flaky cheddar biscuits; it’s helping to empower young people, inspiring and training the next 81 1

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WELCOME TO SELMA’S WORLD IN 2018, ACTRESS SELMA BLAIR WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. HER VALIANT BATTLE WITH THE CHRONIC DISEASE IS THE SUBJECT OF A NEW DOCUMENTARY, INTRODUCING, SELMA BLAIR, WHICH HAS ITS U.S. PREMIERE IN THE WORLD CINEMA SECTION OF THE HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. CRISTINA CUOMO SPEAKS WITH BLAIR ABOUT THE CHALLENGES AN MS PATIENT FACES, AND HOW THE TESTS, TRIALS AND TRIUMPHS OF THE AUGHTS ICON’S LIFE HAVE SHAPED AN INSPIRING CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE. Photography By Brian Bowen Smith

Cristina Cuomo: I just wanted to tell you thank you so much for doing this. I am so excited to have you on our Purist cover. My 11-year-old just said, “Wow, she’s so beautiful.” Selma Blair: Oh, stop. I’ll take it. I love it.

how unwell I felt my whole life. She was very critical, but did try to bring out the best in me. It was just hard reckoning having her go and not being able to say, “Mommy, I want to celebrate everything with you.” It’s too late. CC: I’m sure she would be very proud of your journey. SB: I hope. She was a huge presence as a judge and a woman in high heels and red lipstick. I just adored her, but this has been a really hard few years, letting mom go. She didn’t get to see me get to the other side of acceptance.

CC: We’re sending you lots of good vibes from the East Coast. SB: I appreciate it so much. I really, really do. I appreciate all good vibes, and I send them right back to you.

CC: At some point, you turned toward this very progressive stem cell procedure. I want to know what the hardest part of that stem cell harvesting process was for you. SB: The hardest part was that I had no idea how rigorous the chemo would be. You wouldn’t be able to easily survive that amount of chemo without reingrafting new stem cells. I had MS for so many years. It had gotten to a point where it was so aggressive, and none of the disease modifiers I’d tried had good results. This was a last resort of getting a treatment to halt the progression. It worked out well. I have halted progression. The lesions have gone down. I have neurological damage, and I’m still wonky and discombobulated in a lot of ways, but I make a lot of gains. More gains than losses for sure now.

CC: Congratulations on your documentary. I was so grateful to share in that experience, and learn so much about you and everything you’ve gone through. I want to ask you about the role you think stress played in your illness. You talk about it a bit in the movie. SB: The stress, I still don’t know how to interpret it. I’m rebuilding myself and reintroducing myself to a new way of living, because obviously the old way I dealt with stressors wound me up in a really tough cycle of unwell. CC: Do you have a good support system? How important have your friendships been throughout the years? SB: This film was the start of me inviting people into my life to say, “OK, here it is. You can film it.” And those same people —Troy Nankin (Introducing, Selma Blair producer and Blair’s manager) and Rachel (Fleit, the film’s director), Christina Applegate, my baby’s dad and my son are the people I’m pretty close with now, so it all worked to build a support system. I have to be forthcoming with them about where I am, and sometimes I need help driving and things. You have a big family and a husband you’ve been married to.

CC: And you sound great, by the way. SB: Thank you.

CC: Unity. It takes a village. SB: It takes a village and it takes a village to stand by the people in your life that you love when it’s hard to communicate. And I’m someone who doesn’t love to communicate. I rely on people to call every day and check in. And I do the same for other people.

CC: Let’s talk about those things that you do everyday to stay positive. Let’s start with physical fitness. What do you do to build endurance there? SB: I’m working on it. I’m working on just basic pushups. I have narcolepsy now. Everything’s shifted. I’m a night person, but it’s hard to be a night person when you have a son, so I nap a lot. I make sure I do apple cider vinegar and water every morning. Then I just try and meditate, and then get him to school. Meditate again. I get off track easily, so it’s just a maintenance thing of keeping my mind positive, trying to see beautiful things and stop scrolling the news. I give myself a half-hour to scroll every day now, tops.

CC: I noticed that the relationship with your mother is a big theme in the film. How did you find peace with her before she passed away? SB: My mother died at the beginning of COVID. It was a shock that I wasn’t by her side to put on her makeup, to make her look beautiful for the coroner. We were so close, and yet I feel like the only things we ever talked about were

CC: Oh my god. You should just cut it off. SB: It just brings me down. It’s hard wanting to not be someone who doesn’t know what’s going on in the world, and if you know what’s going on, it’s too much for one person to handle. It’s taken me this long to go, “You’re just one woman in a house with a kid trying to figure out her life. You cannot change the laws right now.”

CC: Twenty years. SB: It’s an amazing thing.

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“I’M REBUILDING MYSELF AND INTRODUCING MYSELF TO A NEW WAY OF LIVING.”

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CC: How old is your son now? SB: He’s 10, but the daytimes are nearly impossible for me to achieve stuff. I welcome the night. I stretch. I start yoga, then something begins waking up in me. I I make something in the oven to put in the refrigerator for him to heat up, whether it’s a noodle kugel or some type of casserole. I clean the backyard, I pull weeds. As soon as I’m still again for five minutes, it starts all over again with the stiffness.

“THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO HEAL. FINDING THE WILLPOWER IS HUGE.”

CC: How have horses aided? SB: I rode my horse yesterday, and it was incredible. I walk the best either with an AFO brace [ankle and foot orthosis, for support], or with my riding boots. I just have to keep building my endurance to get to the barn, which is an hour away. I’m still building my stamina. My hope is that I’ll go to a horse show this summer and ride on the flat. I won’t be able to be ready for a jumping class, because I’m just still reconditioning my body. I have real problems holding my body, but I’m building it, and I’m in a good place. But it’s tedious.

some lanterns in the evening—just that keeps me going. CC: Are you coming to the festival? SB: Oh my god, yes. It’s the first time I’m going to be on a plane in two years. The first film I was in—Strong Island Boys—had gone to the Hamptons Film Festival in 1997 and got a good review. That’s the same year I had my first short film called Gone Again in the Hamptons and Alec Baldwin wrote a glowing review. And then I was there for Legally Blonde. I’m so excited to come back now. I feel like such a New Yorker who has been transplanted to California. So, for me it’s just really extraspecial.

CC: Do you think you might return to acting one day? Do you miss it? SB: Sometimes I really do. Sometimes it’s so painful for me to see a good film because I just say, “Oh god, I would have loved to have witnessed that, to have been a part of that, to have played that experience or played some experience adjacent.” If something comes along that’s the right thing, yeah. I don’t see it yet, but it could.

CC: And what role does nutrition have in your health protocol? Do you use Dr. Terry Wahls’ protocol? SB: I did Terry Wahls, and some of it works. I use some of the Medical Medium. There’s tons of things, but the truth is also I have no appetite in the daytime. I try to get in an apple and some peanut butter and a green smoothie, and just try and drink water and lemon and then come nighttime, that’s when I get my appetite. I do know how to eat right, and if I had my druthers I would be drinking a lot of celery juice and more water. Intermittent fasting works for me. For someone who feels pretty hellish, I don’t look half bad. A little food can go a long way when your body is overstressed. I’m a real amateur, even though I’ve been doing cleanses and eating right for years.

CC: I love how you said in the movie that you used to look for ways to just check out, and basically what a waste of time that was, and how precious life is. SB: It is, and I understand it’s the best sometimes people can do because when you feel in terror, if life just does that to you, it really is hard. But now that I’ve had a glimpse of silver linings, of people caring, and know that I’m so much better off than so many people, I just need to find a way to help a few people. I can’t do a lot. I don’t have a huge amount of energy and I’m one person, but staying connected is key. CC: What role has humor played in your recovery? SB: It’s everything. I can be so down in the dumps, which totally affects my physical health. I have a weird sense of humor. I love to complain. Oh my god, I’m such a kvetcher. My complaining is humorous to me. I was reading some really snarky article the other day that made me smile. To be able to laugh can make my headache go away. I think there are so many ways to heal. Finding the willpower is huge, because I can’t say my whole life I felt it. I would really give in to the dumps, and just let that carry me away. I don’t have that anymore. I don’t want to do that. I want good things.

CC: I’m sure you’ve learned a lot. SB: I’m still partial to a Dorito, and to processed food occasionally. It’s the worst thing that you can do. So, I try to balance that. CC: You’ve got to get rid of that MSG. SB: The worst. Swimming is great, and getting on my horse. It does so much for my mood to have my horse, and to be in beautiful places. Even knowing I’ll go to the Hamptons and that there will be people celebrating, and maybe 89

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The 29th annual Hamptons International Film Festival is thrilled to be back in theaters this October 7-13. On the following pages, find all of the details on the diverse range of star-studded films and exclusive screenings at this year’s festival. 92 A SURE BET Jockey star Clifton Collins Jr. gallops into the festival. 94 FOUND Three young Chinese American women find unity and connection with their native culture in Amanda Lipitz’s new documentary, Found. 95 BECOMING COUSTEAU Director Liz Garbus captures the bravery and wonder of ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau. 97 OPENING NIGHT FILM 98 CENTERPIECE FILMS 99 CLOSING NIGHT FILM

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A SURE BET

Clifton Collins Jr. turns in a thunderous performance in Jockey.

and an up-and-coming jockey rookie who claims to be his illegitimate son. “My Dad used to take me to the race track, Hollywood Park,” says Collins, who grew up in Los Angeles. “We’d stop at the liquor store, he’d get his brown bag, and then bid on the horses.” His grandfather, Pedro González González, was a contestant on Groucho Marx’s You Bet Your Life. John Wayne culled him in Clifton Collins Jr. after watching him on the quiz show, and it led to countless Western spots. The Jockey drama, which has received rave advance reviews, has been compared to The Wrestler, starring Mickey Rourke as an aging grappler. It blows open the stables on what the day-to-day world of a professional jockey is really like. Unlike glamorized equestrian-based films, it is a dulling and strenuous kick in the head. To authenticate that world, the movie used real-life pro jockeys as actors. Collins picked up their vernacular, and dispelled a few misconceptions. Though he is 5-foot-9, more inches than is typical of a championship jockey, he says that, for one, some of them were taller than him. “Some are in their 70s. There is a brotherhood in the fold, but there is fierce competition. “I learned a lot by example,” he says. “I didn’t want to be an actor-y guy to them. I didn’t officially ask questions. I just took in their language and manners, taking notes

Why the long face? According to actor Clifton Collins Jr., the thoroughbred horses in Jockey, which won him Best Actor at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, were groomed, fed and bedded more accommodatingly than the twee-sized cast and crew of the Clint Bentley-directed independent picture, premiering on the East Coast at this year’s Hamptons International Film Festival. “We had a crew of 10, no hair, no makeup, none of that,” he says with a degree of pride. The film utilizes sunrises and sunsets in a way that should nab cinematography awards. Simple: dusk to dawn, all in a day’s work, economical ingenuity. Yet the 51-year-old Screen Actors Guild-winning costar of films such as Capote (he portrayed serial killer Perry Smith) and Traffic, and TV shows such as Westworld, would not have had it any other way. “I told my agent I would block his calls if he didn’t let me do this part,” he says. “I didn’t care if my house burned down, I’m doing it,” says Collins, who is single. “I was engaged once, then, un-engaged.” He lives with his puppy, an Australian blue heeler, “like the one in Mad Max,” he says. Inspired by his childhood riding western—Collins’s grandfather rode the saddle as an actor with John Wayne—he passionately wanted the job playing a veteran stakes-winner questioning his skills and his ravaged body, 92

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“I told my agent I would block his calls if he didn’t let me do this part. I didn’t care if my house burned down, I’m doing it.” —CLIFTON COLLINS JR.

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champ, but I was too good. It didn’t seem real. Most couldn’t be used because it was truly crazy. I was jumping big cactus trees. I survived but would happily do it again!” Collins is not Hollywood progeny, despite his grandfather’s cinematic moments. “I grew up in Culver City. I was the class clown,” he says. “Taught by Jesuits in a private school. My parents divorced when I was 6. I did detention a lot. Learned how to tap dance when I was 7. I ran away when I was 16. I was blessed to have older friends, who were biker gang members.” Post-filming, which was shot at real tracks in Arizona, Collins says that what has stayed with him is a regimented diet, and a strong bond with wild animals. “I don’t eat after 6PM. I can’t do 7:30. I have things like a salad with chicken. I was 143 pounds for the film, 154 now. My doctor is thrilled with my health.” And...he’s....off. Jockey screens at the Hamptons International Film Festival on October 9.

whenever possible. Like most professional athletes, the older jockeys are more respectful. The younger ones are more cocky, mouthier.” He related to the fact that jockeys, he says, “run on adrenaline. And there is a relationship to the jockey and the horse that owners don’t have. It’s much more intimate. If a jockey got wind that an owner and his crew were doping a horse, they’d be livid. They are very protective of the horses. It is a beautiful thing to witness.” In terms of his diet, he took cues from the real jockeys. “Some would stop eating anything more than a couple almonds at a time before a race to keep their weight down, lighten the load. I’d eat some peanuts or M&M’s, and they were delicious. I’d stop eating before 1PM. And I had my plastic sweat suit that makes you sweat like wrestlers do to make their class.” He came to love horses—“beautiful, fierce, powerful,” he describes them. Collins really got his saddle on for Westworld, not that you’d have seen it. “I rode like a 93

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The protagonists of Found are united by shared heritage.

HOME AGAIN

Speaking gracefully to the inquiring teen in each of us, Found offers spiritual balm for anyone, in any part of the world, who has lost touch with some part of their heritage. That the film’s focus profoundly touches its director’s heart is evident from the very first scene, set in Israel, where 13-year-old Chloe—who happens to be Lipitz’s niece—is seen becoming a bat mitzvah. “My films are just deeply personal to me,” the director admits. “I don’t know how to make films that aren’t deeply inside my heart! And from the moment my brother and sister-in-law told me they were adopting a child from China, I couldn’t have been more excited for our family. I’ve always been madly in love with Chloe.” Adds Lipitz, a mother of three herself, “As she grew and began asking questions, in my mind I thought, how does all this feel to her? What does it feel like to be the only person of color in an American family, and to be raised Jewish?” The film’s soundtrack—by composer Toby Chu, who previously scored the Oscar-winning animated short Bao— ends on “Mystery of Me,” a song written by MILCK, Simon Wilcox and Chu, performed by Phillipa Soo (who played the original Eliza in Hamilton) and featuring MILCK. Chloe explains how “this trip helped me fill in the mystery of me.” Her aunt Amanda concludes, “You don’t have to be adopted to have a mystery about who you are. A big part of wellness is having the strength and fearlessness to go and find out for yourself—and when you do, you open your whole life to adventure and opportunity, love and new relationships. And you discover that you’re not alone.” Found makes its world premiere at HIFF on October 9.

The true measure of a documentary filmmaker is a gift for making an unscripted, seemingly ordinary story every bit as compelling and memorable as the most extraordinary narrative films. Watching Step, Amanda Lipitz’s rousing 2017 film about a high school step team in inner-city Baltimore, audiences easily forgot that what they were seeing on screen was a group of real teenagers on a very real journey. “I am very attracted to coming-of-age stories, especially young women coming of age,” says Lipitz. “Those are the stories that really inspire me.” With her new feature, Found, Lipitz cements her reputation as a first-rate documentary auteur. Blithely ignoring decades of escapist entertainment centered on reckless rebels, singing starlets or jail-bound juvenile delinquents, Lipitz respectfully follows three young women, all born in China and adopted as infants by American families, as they explore their shared past with poise and sensitivity. The trio, in order of appearance, are Chloe, Sadie and Lily, who—in a seemingly only-in-the-movies coincidence—discover via 23andme.com that they’re blood-related cousins, get to know one another online, then arrange (with parental permission) to travel to China, where they met one another in person, in search of their roots. It’s impossible not to be moved by the discoveries these youngsters make on their journey: “Everyone needs to know that when they’re going through something, they’re not alone,” Lipitz says. “There are other people out there going through the same thing, even if the circumstances might not be exactly the same.” 94

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Academy Award-nominated director Liz Garbus brings to life for a new generation the story of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, the prescient underwater explorer and conservationist who sounded the alarm on climate change decades ago. BY RAY ROGERS RR: The film ends with a note of optimism from him. What do you hope people take away from your film? LG: Look, in 1992 with the Rio conference [United Nations Conference on Environment and Development] I think there was optimism. There was this global gathering and attention given to the issue of climate change. And almost 30 years later, very little has been done that would have reversed some of the most negative effects of climate change. So while it’s hopeful, it’s also a tragedy that’s still unfolding. The takeaway is we can all use our paper straws, but at the end of the day the challenge is great and it’s going to require nation states to come together and take bold and potentially initially unpopular action. The message is that we need to look at the hard truths. As individuals we can all do our part in reducing our own carbon footprint, but it’s a much larger global problem that we need to put pressure on our leaders to combat.

Ray Rogers: What intrigued you about Cousteau that compelled you to make this documentary? Liz Garbus: So much! I grew up watching his television show, glued to the TV, dreaming of being aboard that boat. Cousteau was a big part of my childhood. About six or seven years ago, I was reading a book about the undersea world and how it first reached a global audience through his show. I realized his legacy as the pioneer of undersea imagery wasn’t known Jacques-Yves Cousteau to the current generation. That was the kernel. But then when I began to dive in, so to speak, what I realized was that there was a great story: the evolution of a man who was at first drawn by his hubris and a conqueror’s spirit, who then changed and had a redemption story in which he became a protector and a siren for the peril of climate change. RR: I also grew up watching the shows and being amazed by them. I didn’t know that the early part of his journeys was funded by oil companies. LG: Exactly. I think none of us knew. I didn’t know that he was a filmmaker prior to being this TV personality. I didn’t know that he had pioneered the underwater breathing apparatus that became scuba. There was so much I didn’t know. I thought of him as a great captain on a boat who was showing off beautiful fish. And obviously the story has so many more dimensions than that.

RR: You must’ve had tons of footage to go through. How did you go about piecing this together and telling the story of not just his mission, but of the man himself? LG: We had an embarrassment of riches in terms of footage. Cousteau was a filmmaker, first and foremost. At least at first, in his early life. We spent many years working— myself alongside National Geographic—to gain access to the archives. And when we did, there was a gentleman in France, an archival expert, who had been working with the Cousteau Society to organize it. We came up with a wish list of everything we wanted to see and then it became a period of listening to Cousteau and trying to sculpt. I found this with Nina Simone as well [in making What Happened, Miss Simone?]; when you listen to these individuals being interviewed, they often come back to the tendrils of their life that changed to inform that. As a filmmaker, my job is to listen to them speaking beyond the grave and shape a story that is truthful to their journeys. Becoming Cousteau screens at the festival on October 10.

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RR: There’s a quote from him in the film where he says that it’s no longer about beautiful little fish, it’s about dealing with the fate of mankind and... LG: ...nothing less. RR: Now, decades later, the situation is very scary. LG: He also said, “We’re throwing blank checks on future generations.” And here we are, sitting there, the recipients of those blank checks, with a huge catastrophe unfolding before our eyes. And with very little time left to reverse some of the worst effects. 95

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WORLD PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2021, 93 MINUTES, ENGLISH

THE FIRST WAVE With exclusive access to one of New York’s hardest-hit hospital systems, Oscar®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning director Matthew Heineman (CARTEL LAND) spotlights the everyday heroes at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic as they come together to fight one of the greatest threats the world has ever encountered. Leaving a devastating trail of death and despair, this once-in-a-century pandemic changed the very fabric of daily life and exposed long-standing inequities in our society. The “first wave” of COVID-19 ravaged New York from March through June 2020. Employing his signature approach of character-driven cinema vérité, Heineman documents those harrowing first four months, embedding with a group of doctors, nurses and patients on the front lines as they all navigated the crisis. With each distinct storyline serving as a microcosm through which we can view the emotional and societal impacts of the pandemic, THE FIRST WAVE is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.

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CENTERPIECE FILMS EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, GERMANY/UK, 2021, 111 MINUTES, ENGLISH It’s Christmastime at Sandringham, and while three days of festivities at the Queen’s pastoral estate promise warmth and merriment, the marriage of Prince Charles (Jack Farthing) and Princess Diana (Kristen Stewart), née Diana Spencer, has long since grown cold. Suffocated by rumors of affairs, murmurings of divorce, and impossible expectations that have been thrust upon her, Diana is on the precipice of a monumental decision that would soon shock the world. In SPENCER, Academy Award®-nominated director Pablo Larraín (JACKIE) eschews the conventions of the traditional biopic, dialing up the melodrama and playing to our collective fascination with the woman known as The People’s Princess.

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US PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, UK, 2021, 104 MINUTES, ENGLISH In this vibrant, lush romance, orphaned housemaid-turnedwriter Jane (played by Odessa Young and the legendary Glenda Jackson, respectively) reflects back on a particular warm spring day she spent in post-WWI Britain. While her employers Mr. and Mrs. Niven (Academy Award® winners Colin Firth and Olivia Colman) are away for the day, she meets with her neighbor and long-term lover Paul (Josh O’Connor, The Crown) for a clandestine tryst. Scripted by Alice Birch (LADY MACBETH, Normal People) and sensually helmed by Eva Husson, MOTHERING SUNDAY explores one woman’s passion, vulnerability, and grief in the inter-war period.

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NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2021, 107 MINUTES, ENGLISH/FRENCH

THE FRENCH DISPATCH Wes Anderson’s (THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL) latest escape into color palettes and quirk revels in the 1920s expatriate life in France while turning an eye to the world of journalism with his signature impeccable style and flair. Bringing to life the stories published within the expatriates’ magazine is a star-studded cast, including Frances McDormand, Willem Dafoe, Timothée Chalamet, Tilda Swinton, Saoirse Ronan, Bob Balaban, Owen Wilson and long time Anderson collaborator Bill Murray. A magnificent world rigorously analyzed and perfected to its core, THE FRENCH DISPATCH will be celebrated by die-hard fans and first time viewers alike.

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The buzz starts here: our Spotlight screenings feature a diverse range of star-studded films that will no doubt count among the year’s best.

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COMPETITION Discover thrilling new talent in our prestigious competition section. Each year, the Competition Awards honor emerging narrative and documentary directors who represent cinema’s next generation of innovative film artists.

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FILMS OF CONFLICT AND RESOLUTION This program is dedicated to showcasing films that deal with the complex issues and societal effects of war and violence. Since this signature section was launched over 20 years ago, it has continued to stimulate discussion about major issues and conflicts of our time.

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WORLD CINEMA From international masters to global breakthroughs, this extraordinary section encompasses features ranging from awardwinning festival favorites to one-of-a-kind discoveries, curated for our audience from around the world.

VIEWS FROM LONG ISLAND In 2002, HIFF and longtime partner the Suffolk County Film Commission inaugurated the Views From Long Island program, focusing on local filmmakers, the area’s unique landscapes, and the important social and political issues facing Long Island communities today.

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BERNSTEIN’S WALL BILL MAULDIN: “IF IT’S BIG, HIT IT” FOUND INTRODUCING, SELMA BLAIR JULIA LISTENING TO KENNY G THE RESCUE STORM LAKE USERS

THE HAND OF GOD A HERO DRIVE MY CAR PETITE MAMAN QUEEN OF GLORY THE SOUVENIR PART II TITANE THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD

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THE ART OF MAKING IT

ASCENSION 登楼叹

WORLD PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2021, 95 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2021, 97 MINUTES, MANDARIN

Against the backdrop of a culture in crisis, documentary filmmaker and curator Kelcey Edwards follows a diverse cast of young artists at defining moments in their careers, and explores whether the systems intended to nurture these upand-coming creative talents are ultimately failing them instead. Simultaneously a powerful condemnation of the American art world and a love letter to those who strive to continue on in spite of extraordinary adversity, THE ART OF MAKING IT asks the question: are we at risk of losing a new generation of creative voices, or are we maybe on the verge of making art accessible to all?

Following her Best Documentary win at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, alumni filmmaker Jessica Kingdon (COMMODITY CITY) returns to HIFF with an immersive examination of the often paradoxical pursuit of wealth and progress in contemporary China. In a series of vignettes loosely structured around the distinct social and economic classes that divide the nation, Kingdon follows factory workers, middle class consumers, and carefree elites as they chase the ever elusive “Chinese Dream.” With sharp observations, sensory visuals, and a hypnotic score by Dan Deacon, ASCENSION solidifies Kingdon’s place as one of the rising stars of vérité cinema.

DIRECTOR: Kelcey Edwards PRODUCER: Debi Wisch EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Regina K. Scully, Mara Burros Sandler, Andrew Mer, George Wells FEATURING: Charles Gaines, Marc Glimcher, Anne Pasternak, Jerry Saltz, Felipe Baeza, Andrea Bowers, Sebastian Errazuriz

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BERNSTEIN’S WALL

NY PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2021, 93 MINUTES, ENGLISH/FRENCH

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2021, 100 MINUTES, ENGLISH BERNSTEIN’S WALL explores Leonard Bernstein’s legacy as one of America’s key musical figures and his lifelong fight to create social change and inspire political activism through his work. The son of a Russian Jewish immigrant who rose to become Conductor of the New York Philharmonic, Bernstein towered over the worlds of classical music, Broadway, and television. Douglas Tirola’s stirring documentary features newly discovered archival footage, personal photos, letters, and candid audio moments with his family, as well as highlights of his spectacular career—including WEST SIDE STORY and the Kennedy Center opening—to create an intimate look at one of the 20th century’s most prominent icons.

For over four decades Jacques-Yves Cousteau and his explorations under the ocean became synonymous with a love of science and the natural world. As he learned to protect the environment, he brought the whole world with him—sounding alarms more than 50 years ago about the warming seas and our planet’s vulnerability. Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Liz Garbus (WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE?) takes an inside look at Cousteau and his life, his iconic films and inventions, and the experiences that made him the 20th century’s most unique and renowned environmental voice—and the man who inspired generations to protect the Earth.

DIRECTOR: Douglas Tirola SCREENWRITERS: Leonard Bernstein, Douglas Tirola PRODUCER: Susan Bedusa

DIRECTOR: Liz Garbus PRODUCERS: Dan Cogan, Liz Garbus, Mridu Chandra, Evan Hayes

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BILL MAULDIN: “IF IT’S BIG, HIT IT”

C’MON C’MON

WORLD PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2021, 108 MINUTES, ENGLISH

NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2021, 108 MINUTES, ENGLISH

During his long and storied career, famed political cartoonist Bill Mauldin consistently questioned the privilege he witnessed in American politics, and used his artistry and wit to provide commentary on the world, earning two Pulitzer Prizes in the process. Addressing segregation in the armed forces, the 1960s civil rights movement, and the economic inequalities in America, Mauldin created images that communicated more than the written word often could. BILL MAULDIN: “IF IT’S BIG, HIT IT” delves into Bill’s incredible legacy, as well as his complicated personal life, to create an intimate portrait of a long-forgotten voice whose work still resonates today.

Writer-director Mike Mills (BEGINNERS, 20TH CENTURY WOMEN) returns to the festival with the story of Johnny (Joaquin Phoenix), a well respected radio journalist who finds his life turned upside down when unexpected circumstances lead his semi-estranged sister Viv (Gaby Hoffmann) to leave her 9-year-old son, Jesse (Woody Norman, in a breakout performance), in his care. Suddenly thrust into each other’s company, the two forge a tenuous but transformational relationship that takes them on a journey from Los Angeles to New York to New Orleans. With striking black-and-white cinematography and soulful performances from its knockout cast, C’MON C’MON is a delicate and deeply moving story about the tender connections between adults and children, the past and the future.

DIRECTORS: Don Argott, Sheena M. Joyce PRODUCERS: Don Argott, Sheena M. Joyce, Alexandra Orton EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Colonel Jennifer N. Pritzker, Angela Kepler, Sarah Schwartz, Alec Baldwin

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Mike Mills PRODUCERS: Chelsea Barnard, Lila Yacoub, Andrea Longacre-White CAST: Joaquin Phoenix, Gaby Hoffmann, Woody Norman

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A COP MOVIE “Una Película De Policías”

NY PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, COSTA RICA/SWEDEN/BELGIUM/ GERMANY, 2021, 106 MINUTES, SPANISH

NY PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, MEXICO, 2021, 107 MINUTES, SPANISH

HIFF alum Nathalie Álvarez Mesén’s debut feature is the riveting tale of Clara (played by the wonderful Wendy Chinchilla Araya, in her first role), who is believed to have special powers as a “healer.” She sustains a family and a village in need of hope, while she finds solace in her relationship with the natural world. After years of being controlled by her mother’s repressive care, Clara’s sexual desires are stirred by her attraction to her niece’s new boyfriend. This newly awakened force takes Clara to unexplored territory, allowing her to cross boundaries, both physical and mystical. Empowered by her self-discovery, Clara gradually frees herself from her repressive background and begins to heal.

Alonso Ruizpalacios’ inventive, genre-bending documentary takes us deep into the Mexican police force. Following family tradition, Teresa and Montoya join the police force, only to find their convictions and hopes crushed by a corrupt system. Their emotional bond becomes a refuge for the hostility they are exposed to. Through an experimental style of narrative and documentary storytelling, A COP MOVIE propels the viewer into an unusual cinematic space, giving voice to one of Mexico and the world’s most controversial institutions. Playing with the boundaries of nonfiction, Ruizpalacios immerses the audience into the challenges of police work within a dysfunctional system.

DIRECTOR: Nathalie Álvarez Mesén SCREENWRITERS: Nathalie Álvarez Mesén, Maria Camila Arias PRODUCERS: Nima Yousefi, Alan McConnell CAST: Wendy Chinchilla Araya, Daniel Castañeda Rincón, Ana Julia Porras Espinoza

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DIRECTOR: Alonso Ruizpalacios SCREENWRITERS: David Gaitán, Alonso Ruizpalacios PRODUCERS: Daniela Alatorre, Elena Fortes Acosta FEATURING: Mónica Del Carmen, Raúl Briones, María Teresa Hernández Cañas

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COW

CYRANO

EAST COAST PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, UK, 2021, 94 MINUTES, ENGLISH

EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, UK/ITALY/CANADA/USA, 2021, 124 MINUTES, ENGLISH

In her documentary debut, acclaimed director Andrea Arnold (AMERICAN HONEY) turns her lens towards a dynamic subject of few words, a dairy cow named Luma residing on an English farm. We meet Luma during the birth of her calf, and from there we watch with hypnotic fascination as their lives unfold. Arnold’s contemplative style lends itself beautifully to the study of this magnificent creature as she asks us to meaningfully acknowledge her services and understand her realities. The daily life of a cow is by no means glamorous, but certainly thought-provoking, within this particular examination, which moves us closer to nature.

A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac (a delightful Peter Dinklage) dazzles, whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of the love of a devoted friend, the luminous Roxanne (Haley Bennett), Cyrano has yet to declare his feelings for her—and Roxanne has fallen in love, at first sight, with Christian (Kelvin Harrison, Jr.). Award-winning director Joe Wright (DARKEST HOUR, ATONEMENT) crafts an exuberant and enchanting re-imagining of the timeless tale of love and heartbreak. DIRECTOR: Joe Wright SCREENWRITER: Erica Schmidt PRODUCERS: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Guy Heeley CAST: Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Ben Mendelsohn

DIRECTOR: Andrea Arnold PRODUCER: Kat Mansoor Preceded by: SOME KIND OF INTIMACY (see p. 53)

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DRIVE MY CAR

FLEE

NARRATIVE FEATURE, JAPAN, 2021, 179 MINUTES, JAPANESE/KOREAN/ ENGLISH/CANTONESE/MANDARIN/INDONESIAN/GERMAN/MALAYSIAN

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, DENMARK/FRANCE/SWEDEN/NORWAY, 2021, 90 MINUTES, DANISH/ENGLISH/RUSSIAN/DARI/SWEDISH

While grieving the loss of his wife Oto (Reika Kirishima), aging thespian Yusuke Kafuku (Hidetoshi Nishijima) develops an unexpected connection with Misaki (Toko Miura), the reticent young woman hired to be his chauffeur as he prepares for an upcoming production of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. An engrossing tale of love and betrayal, loneliness and kinship, DRIVE MY CAR thoughtfully considers the ways in which artistic expression can unlock fundamental truths to understanding human nature. Crafted in his characteristically mesmerizing style, Japanese auteur Ryusuke Hamaguchi (HAPPY HOUR, ASAKO I & II) skillfully transforms Haruki Murakami’s short story into an entrancing epic that earned him Best Screenplay at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.

Told through a mix of animation and archival footage in order to protect the anonymity of the protagonist, FLEE follows Amin, an Afghan refugee who recounts how he escaped his native country as a teen, his years-long perilous journey through multiple countries, and his constant pursuit of a place in which he could freely explore his identity and feel a sense of belonging. Now on the verge of marriage, Amin decides to reveal his hidden past for the first time—and the secret he has been hiding for over twenty years threatens to ruin the life he has built. A masterful reimagining of the medium, FLEE is a poetic and arresting tale of selfdiscovery that won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Jonas Poher Rasmussen PRODUCERS: Signe Byrge Sørensen, Monica Hellstrøm EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Riz Ahmed, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

DIRECTOR: Ryusuke Hamaguchi SCREENWRITERS: Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Takamasa Oe PRODUCER: Teruhisa Yamamoto CAST: Hidetoshi Nishijima, Toko Miura, Masaki Okada, Reika Kirishima, Park Yurim, Jin Daeyeon

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GOOD MOTHER “Bonne Mère”

WORLD PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2021, 98 MINUTES, ENGLISH

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, FRANCE, 2021, 99 MINUTES, FRENCH

Three American teenage girls, each adopted from China, come across a lifechanging discovery after a commercial DNA service informs them that they are cousins. The online reunion sparks a burning desire to visit China, in an attempt to understand their past and to come to terms with what has transpired. Their journey marks the cousins’ first in-person meeting, and they band together in search of the answers that hold the key to their past. Documentary filmmaker Amanda Lipitz (STEP) elegantly sheds light on the resilience of teenage girls and the histories that bind us as we confront our unspoken pasts in order to face uncharted futures.

Hafsia Herzi’s sophomore feature is a tender character study of matriarch Nora (Halima Benhamed), a caretaker in her fifties who also looks after her multigenerational family, struggling to make ends meet in a Marseille housing estate. The film transcends the standard migrant story, following Nora and her family as they try to escape the broken system that keeps them perpetually indebted. Accompanied by a cast of mainly non-professional actors that won an ensemble award at Cannes, Benhamed is a revelation in her debut role. At once quietly devastating and hopeful, GOOD MOTHER is an unvarnished portrait of profound intimacy that resonates with empathetic force.

DIRECTOR: Amanda Lipitz PRODUCERS: Anita Gou, Amanda Lipitz, Jane Zheng, Jenny Raskin, Jamie Schutz

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Hafsia Herzi PRODUCERS: Saïd Ben Saïd, Michel Merkt CAST: Halima Benhamed, Sabrina Benhamed, Jawed Hannachi Herzi

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GREAT FREEDOM “Grosse Freiheit”

THE HAND OF GOD “È Stata La Mano Di Dio”

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, AUSTRIA/GERMANY, 2021, 117 MINUTES, GERMAN

EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, ITALY, 2021, 130 MINUTES, ITALIAN

In postwar Germany, the Allies’ liberation does not mean freedom for everyone. Under Paragraph 175, Hans (Franz Rogowski, TRANSIT) is spied on and imprisoned again and again, solely because of his sexuality. Throughout the years, the one steady relationship in his life proves to be the combative one he has with his cellmate Viktor (Georg Friedrich), a convicted murderer serving a life sentence. What begins as revulsion blossoms into something far more tender, a salve to nourish their broken spirits. Winner of the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Sebastian Meise’s film is a revelation, a poignant tourde-force anchored by Rogowski’s mesmerizing performance.

In his stunning new feature, Academy Award® winner Paolo Sorrentino (THE GREAT BEAUTY, YOUTH, and The Young Pope) returns to his hometown to tell his most personal story yet. Inspired by events of his youth, the film follows Fabietto Schisa (Filippo Scotti) as he comes of age in the tumultuous Naples of the 1980s—a time of unexpected joy, including the arrival of soccer legend Diego Maradona, and of an equally unforeseen tragedy that changes the course of Fabietto’s life forever. Lusciously lensed and with excellent supporting performances by Toni Servillo and Teresa Saponangelo, THE HAND OF GOD is a sweeping tale of love, loss, selfdiscovery, and how one can find salvation in cinema.

DIRECTOR: Sebastian Meise SCREENWRITERS: Sebastian Meise, Thomas Reider PRODUCERS: Sabine Moser, Oliver Neumann, Benny Drechsel CAST: Franz Rogowski, Georg Friedrich, Anton von Lucke, Thomas Prenn

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A HERO “Ghahreman”

INTRODUCING, SELMA BLAIR

EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, IRAN, 2021, 127 MINUTES, FARSI

EAST COAST PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2021, 89 MINUTES, ENGLISH

Celebrated filmmaker Asghar Farhadi (A SEPARATION, THE SALESMAN) returns to HIFF with his latest film, the winner of the Cannes 2021 Grand Prix. Rahim (Amir Jadidi), separated from his wife and child, is imprisoned due to an unpaid debt. When he is granted two days of leave from prison, Rahim attempts to turn his life around, but instead spirals even deeper into despair, weaving a seemingly inescapable web of deceit. With A HERO, Farhadi has created another intricate tale of human morality, one that explores the fragility of justice, and how even the sincerest of intentions can somehow lead to even greater misunderstanding.

Startlingly honest and candid, INTRODUCING, SELMA BLAIR offers the viewer an unprecedented glimpse into the life of the celebrated actress and activist. Following Blair as she reckons with the next chapter of her life after a devastating diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, the film explores complex issues ranging from dissecting deep-rooted myths about beauty to exploring our collective fears around disability and mortality. Replete with Blair’s trademark wit and humor, director Rachel Fleit’s deeply intimate and powerful feature honors this brave and compassionate woman as she undergoes a journey of resilience, monumental transition, and personal acceptance.

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Asghar Farhadi PRODUCERS: Alexandre Mallet-Guy, Asghar Farhadi CAST: Amir Jadidi, Mohsen Tanabandeh, Fereshteh Sadrorafaii, Sahar Goldoust, Sarina Farhadi, Saleh Karimai

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DIRECTOR: Rachel Fleit PRODUCERS: Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon, Troy Nankin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Cass Bird

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JULIA

EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2021, 95 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2021, 95 MINUTES, ENGLISH JULIA brings to life the legendary cookbook author and television superstar who changed the way Americans think about food, television, and even about women. Using never-before-seen archival footage, personal photos, first-person narratives, and cutting-edge, mouth-watering food cinematography, the film traces Julia Child’s 12-year struggle to create and publish the revolutionary Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961), which has sold more than 2.5 million copies to date, and her rapid ascent to become the country’s most unlikely television star. It’s the empowering story of a woman who found her purpose—and her fame—at 50, and took America along on the whole delicious journey.

Despite his age and deteriorating health, veteran jockey Jackson (Clifton Collins Jr.) stubbornly decides to train for what is likely to be his final season on the circuit, hoping to win one last championship for his longtime trainer, Ruth (Molly Parker). This plan is unexpectedly upended by the arrival of rookie rider Gabriel (Moisés Arias), who claims to be his son—their connection further complicating the path to fulfilling Jackson’s dream. Imbued with authentic performances and gorgeously shot at an active racetrack, JOCKEY is a thoughtful character study of a seasoned athlete forced to confront his personal and professional legacy. DIRECTOR: Clint Bentley SCREENWRITERS: Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar PRODUCERS: Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar, Nancy Schafer CAST: Clifton Collins Jr., Molly Parker, Moises Arias

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DIRECTORS: Julie Cohen, Betsy West PRODUCERS: Betsy West, Julie Cohen, Justin Wilkes, Sara Bernstein, Holly Siegel EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Alex Prud’homme, Oren Jacoby FEATURING: José Andrés, Ina Garten, Jacques Pépin, Alex Prud’homme, Marcus Samuelsson, Ruth Reichl

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LISTENING TO KENNY G

EAST COAST PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, SOUTH AFRICA, 2021, 98 MINUTES, ENGLISH

NY PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2021, 97 MINUTES, ENGLISH LISTENING TO KENNY G explores why some people hate Kenny G’s music and why so many more people can’t get enough. With her signature wit and provocative flair, documentary filmmaker Penny Lane (HAIL SATAN?) delivers a light-hearted examination of the internationally best-selling—yet often polarizing!—smooth jazz icon. While chronicling both his impressive rise to fame and the consequent backlash in certain quarters, Lane raises some complex questions about musical taste, genre, and marketing. In the process, we hear from music critics, record executives, radio personalities, market researchers, fans—and of course, the G man himself.

Every 24 hours a rhinoceros is illegally killed in South Africa. With unprecedented access to the realities of both the conservationists who put their lives on the line and the organized poachers themselves, filmmaker Garth de Bruno Austin grippingly captures these worlds with an exquisite eye for cinematic moments against a sometimes unforgiving backdrop. The film also offers an inside look into one of the world’s largest rehabilitation centers tasked with protecting rhinos left to perish throughout the land, while examining the moral debates of contemporary conservation, in turn forging a greater understanding of the larger politics at work.

DIRECTOR: Penny Lane PRODUCER: Gabriel Sedgwick

DIRECTOR: Garth de Bruno Austin SCREENWRITER: Sean Viljoen PRODUCER: Morgan Pelt

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THE LOST DAUGHTER

MURINA

NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA/GREECE/UK/ISRAEL, 2021, 121 MINUTES, ENGLISH

US PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, CROATIA/BRAZIL/USA/SLOVENIA, 2021, 95 MINUTES, CROATIAN/ENGLISH

Adapted from Elena Ferrante’s novel, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s extraordinary directorial debut follows celebrated academic Leda (Olivia Colman), whose seaside holiday takes a sinister turn upon the arrival of a mysterious family. Observing the raucous clan, Leda quickly develops a dangerous fixation on young mother Nina (Dakota Johnson) and her daughter—unearthing long-buried memories and forcing Leda to face the consequences of her own unconventional choices. Grounded by Colman’s fearlessly complex performance, THE LOST DAUGHTER is an electrifying, unpredictable tale about the terror, confusion, and intensity of motherhood.

On an exquisite Croatian island, tensions rise between father Ante (Leon Lučev) and daughter Julija (Gracija Filipović), as Ante’s verbally abusive patriarchal ways become too much for Julija to bear. When a millionaire friend of Ante’s comes to visit, Julija sets into motion a plan that will force an already strained relationship towards its fiery breaking point. Gorgeously shot on a location bathed in sunlight and blue waters, a passionate tale unfolds, marked by a perfectly paced descent into rebellion. Director Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović’s brutal yet luscious first feature won her the Golden Camera at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Maggie Gyllenhaal PRODUCERS: Charlie Dorfman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Osnat Handelsman-Keren, Talia Kleinhendler CAST: Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Dagmara Dominczyk, Peter Sarsgaard, Dakota Johnson, Ed Harris, Paul Mescal, Alba Rohrwacher

DIRECTOR: Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović SCREENWRITERS: Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović, Frank Graziano PRODUCERS: Danijel Pek, Rodrigo Teixeira EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Martin Scorsese, Emma Tillinger Koskoff CAST: Gracija Filipović, Danica Čurčić, Cliff Curtis, Leon Lučev

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PARALLEL MOTHERS “Madres Paralelas”

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, FRANCE/USA, 2021, 94 MINUTES, ENGLISH/ FRENCH/PORTUGUESE/SPANISH

NARRATIVE FEATURE, SPAIN, 2021, 123 MINUTES, SPANISH The latest from Academy Award-winning auteur Pedro Almodóvar (PAIN AND GLORY, ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER) is an arresting melodrama following the lives of successful, middle-aged photographer Janis (Penélope Cruz) and anxious adolescent Ana (Milena Smit), which intertwine when they meet in a maternity ward in Madrid and develop a brief, but intense bond. The encounter has a transformative effect that thrusts the two mothers into a life-changing odyssey, sending them down a rabbit hole of secrets that calls into question the fabric of family, legacy, and memory. PARALLEL MOTHERS is a masterful examination of motherhood and the ways in which history frames our experience.

From acclaimed French street artist JR (FACES PLACES, co-directed with the iconic Agnès Varda), and featuring collaborator Ladj Ly (director of the HIFF 2019 Oscar®-nominated film LES MISÉRABLES), PAPER & GLUE showcases some of JR’s most monumental projects, starting with early illicit graffiti videos captured on nighttime Paris rooftops. From the US-Mexico border to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro to a current collaboration at a California supermax prison, JR turns photographs of residents into eye-catching, immersive aerial installations. Magnetic and insightful, JR’s art re-centers the narrative on some of the most overlooked members of society, with awe-inspiring results.

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Pedro Almodóvar PRODUCERS: Agustín Almodóvar, Esther García CAST: Penélope Cruz, Milena Smit, Israel Elejalde, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Julieta Serrano, Rossy de Palma

A JR PROJECT PRODUCERS: Sara Bernstein, Justin Wilkes, Dallas Brennan Rexer, Marc Azoulay EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Regina K. Scully

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PETITE MAMAN

NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2021, 98 MINUTES, ENGLISH

NARRATIVE FEATURE, FRANCE, 2021, 70 MINUTES, FRENCH

Rebecca Hall’s stunning directorial debut follows two Black women, Irene Redfield (Tessa Thompson) and Clare Kendry (Academy Award® nominee Ruth Negga), who can “pass” as white, but choose to live on opposite sides of the color line during the height of the Harlem Renaissance. When a chance encounter reunites the former childhood friends, Irene reluctantly allows Clare into her home—where she ingratiates herself to Irene’s husband (André Holland) and soon her social circle as well. Gorgeously adapted from Nella Larsen’s celebrated novel, PASSING is a riveting examination of identity, repression, and the lies people tell themselves and others to protect their carefully constructed realities.

After the passing of her grandmother, 8-year-old Nelly (Joséphine Sanz) returns with her parents to her mother’s childhood home to begin clearing out the house. While wandering the surrounding woods, Nelly discovers a secret that unlocks insights into her mother’s past. With PETITE MAMAN, Céline Sciamma (PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE, HIFF 2019) once again brings forth a magical quietude, this time through the exploration of the emotional bonds between mothers and daughters. Sciamma’s luscious, cinematic poetry takes pleasure in confronting the spirit of imagination and the power of memory through the eyes of a child.

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Rebecca Hall PRODUCERS: Nina Yang Bongiovi, Forest Whitaker, Margot Hand, Rebecca Hall CAST: Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga, André Holland, Alexander Skarsgård, Bill Camp

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Céline Sciamma PRODUCER: Bénédicte Couvreur CAST: Joséphine Sanz, Gabrielle Sanz, Nina Meurisse, Stéphane Varupenne, Margo Abascal

10/8

10/12 4:45PM

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SPOTLIGHT

WORLD CINEMA NARRATIVE

THE POWER OF THE DOG

QUEEN OF GLORY

NARRATIVE FEATURE, AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND, 2021, 127 MINUTES, ENGLISH Set in majestic rural Montana in the early 20th century, Jane Campion’s highly anticipated new film follows the successful cattle-ranching Burbank brothers— brutal and beguiling Phil (Benedict Cumberbatch) and quiet and polite George (Jesse Plemons)—as they storm into the life of widowed innkeeper Rose (Kirsten Dunst) and her dreamy, sensitive son Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee). When George falls in love with Rose, the full force of Phil’s charisma, cruelty, and internal torment is unleashed. With gorgeous visuals and brilliantly subversive performances, this incendiary examination of masculinity gone awry once again proves Campion to be one of the best filmmakers of our time.

NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2021, 78 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Jane Campion PRODUCERS: Jane Campion, Tanya Seghatchian, Emile Sherman, Iain Canning, Roger Frappier CAST: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Thomasin McKenzie

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Nana Mensah PRODUCERS: Jamund Washington, Kelley Robins Hicks, Baff Akoto, Anya Migdal CAST: Nana Mensah, Meeko Gattuso, Oberon K.A. Adjepong, Adam Leon

10/9 1:30PM 10/10 4PM

Nana Mensah’s playful and charming debut feature QUEEN OF GLORY follows the story of a brilliant daughter of Ghanaian immigrants, Sarah Obeng (played by the director herself), who is quitting her Ivy League PhD program at Columbia University to follow her married lover to Ohio. However, Sarah’s plans fall apart when her mother dies suddenly, bequeathing her a Christian bookstore in the Bronx. A humorous and empathetic twist on the classic immigrant tale, QUEEN OF GLORY explores the intricate threads connecting the experiences of different generations, and illuminates the way in which its heroine is reborn through her inheritance.

GUILD HALL GUILD HALL

10/8

DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION

11:30AM

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THE REAL CHARLIE CHAPLIN

THE RESCUE

NY PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, UK, 2021, 114 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA/UK, 2021, 114 MINUTES, ENGLISH/THAI In the summer of 2018, the world stood watch as 12 young soccer teammates were trapped in a cave in northern Thailand. Flooded passageways left rescue crews at a loss, until they sought help from cave experts and deep sea divers who offered both an expansive knowledge of the risks involved and the willpower to succeed when all hope seemed lost. Oscar®-winning directors Jimmy Chin and E. Chai Vasarhelyi (FREE SOLO) take on one of the most remarkable rescue missions in recent history with intricate detail; the powerful firsthand accounts in THE RESCUE will leave you in awe of human perseverance.

Award-winning filmmakers Peter Middleton and James Spinney’s (NOTES ON BLINDNESS) latest documentary is a fascinating take on one of cinema’s most iconic figures: Charlie Chaplin. In an innovative blend of newly-unearthed audio recordings, dramatic reconstructions and personal archive, the film traces Chaplin’s meteoric rise from the slums of Victorian London to the heights of Hollywood superstardom, before his scandalous fall from grace. Refracting Chaplin’s life through a kaleidoscope of previously unheard voices and perspectives, the film sheds new light on the many sides of a groundbreaking, controversial, and visionary artist.

DIRECTORS: E. Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin PRODUCERS: P.J. van Sandwijk, John Battsek, E. Chai Vasarhelyi

DIRECTORS: Peter Middleton, James Spinney SCREENWRITERS: Oliver Kindeberg, Peter Middleton, James Spinney PRODUCERS: Ben Limberg, John Battsek, Mike Brett, Steve Jamison, Jo-Jo Ellison

10/8

2:15PM

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THE SOUVENIR PART II

STORM LAKE

NARRATIVE FEATURE, UK, 2021, 108 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2021, 86 MINUTES, ENGLISH

The much-awaited follow up to her mesmerizing 2019 masterpiece, Joanna Hogg’s THE SOUVENIR PART II follows Julie (Honor Swinton Byrne) in the aftermath of her tumultuous relationship with Anthony (Tom Burke), a charismatic and manipulative older man. As Julie begins to untangle her fraught love for him in the making of her graduation film, she deliberately sorts fact from his elaborately constructed fiction. The hypnotic and enchanting story of this young woman’s complicated reaction to a formative first love is also a portrait of an artist that transcends the halting particulars of everyday life—a singular, alchemic mix of memoir and fantasy.

Dark clouds hang over the cornfields of Storm Lake, Iowa. Farmers blow their life savings on new equipment they hope will keep their livelihoods intact. Migrant workers flock here—welcome and not—for their slice of the American Dream. Enter: 63-year-old Pulitzer Prize-winner Art Cullen and his family-run newspaper, The Storm Lake Times. Day-in and day-out, the Cullens deliver local news on a shoestring budget for their 3,000 readers. Come hell or pandemic, they’ll fight to preserve this town they call home. Followed by a Q&A moderated by The East Hampton Star editor David Rattray. DIRECTORS: Jerry Risius, Beth Levison PRODUCER: Beth Levison EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Katy Drake Bettner, Sam Bisbee, Pamela Tanner Boll, Sally Jo Fifer, Megan Gelstein, Lois Vossen, Jamie Wolf

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Joanna Hogg PRODUCERS: Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Emma Norton, Luke Schiller CAST: Honor Swinton Byrne, Tilda Swinton, Ariane Labed, Jaygann Ayeh, Richard Ayoade

10/9

8:15PM

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GUILD HALL

WORLD CINEMA DOCUMENTARY

TITANE

USERS

NARRATIVE FEATURE, FRANCE, 2021, 108 MINUTES, FRENCH

EAST COAST PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA/MEXICO, 2021, 81 MINUTES, ENGLISH

Not for the faint of heart, Julia Ducournau’s (RAW) dazzling and sinister psychosexual thriller TITANE smashed over this year’s Cannes Film Festival like a tidal wave. With its plot shrouded in mystery, viewers found themselves on an unforgettable ride that forced them to question assumptions about gender, identity and how the idea of what a family is remains fluid. Featuring stunning imagery and a blazing lead performance by newcomer Agathe Rousselle, Ducorneau went on to become only the second woman ever to win the prestigious Palme d’Or for her startlingly creative vision.

In her latest visionary work, which earned her the Best Documentary Director Award at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, filmmaker and MacArthur “Genius” grantee Natalia Almada takes us on a philosophical and cinematic journey, inviting us to reassess our complicated relationship to technology and to question whether technological progress will always lead to the betterment of society. Synchronously intimate in scope and epic in scale, and crafted with breathtaking imagery, USERS challenges the audience to consider the ways the machines we rely on every day may end up irrevocably altering our planet, and ultimately, the very fabric of our humanity.

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Julia Ducournau PRODUCER: Jean-Christophe Reymond CAST: Vincent Lindon, Agathe Rousselle, Laïs Salameh, Garance Marillier

10/8

8:30PM

DIRECTOR: Natalia Almada PRODUCERS: Elizabeth Lodge Stepp, Josh Penn

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SPOTLIGHT

WORLD CINEMA NARRATIVE

THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD

SECRET SCREENING

NARRATIVE FEATURE, NORWAY/FRANCE/SWEDEN/DENMARK, 2021, 127 MINUTES, NORWEGIAN

This year HIFF will be presenting a special surprise screening of one of the biggest hits from this year’s Cannes Film Festival. And if this year’s surprise goes well, maybe we will make a habit of doing these. While we can’t say what the film is, our basic instincts say that it will be a memorable screening, so have faith in us and do NOT miss this one.

“Verdens Verste Menneske”

Julie (Renate Reinsve) is restlessly cycling through career paths, relationships and the taxing realities of existence. As she goes hurtling into her 30s, she’s left wondering: when will life really begin, and what is her true purpose? Framed around Julie’s delightful indecisiveness, we follow four years of ups and downs, featuring two important relationships and a handful of what ifs. This darkly comedic journey from director Joachim Trier (LOUDER THAN BOMBS, HIFF 2015) is a biting take on romantic comedy in the modern age, and earned Reinsve the Best Actress Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. DIRECTOR: Joachim Trier SCREENWRITERS: Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt PRODUCERS: Thomas Robsahm, Andrea Berentsen Ottmar CAST: Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, Herbert Nordrum

10/8

11:45AM

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10/9

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NARRATIVE SHORT FILM COMPETITION Featuring exceptional technique and storytelling, the Short Narrative Competition honors the fresh perspectives of up-and-coming filmmakers. The winner will receive a $500 cash prize and qualify for consideration at the Academy Awards® for Best Live Action Short Film.

10/9 2:30PM

SAG HARBOR - SHC3

78 Minutes

EGÚNGÚN (MASQUERADE)

TRUMPETS IN THE SKY

US PREMIERE, NIGERIA/UK, 2021, 15 MINUTES, ENGLISH/YORUBA

US PREMIERE, PALESTINE/LEBANON/FRANCE/BELGIUM, 2021, 14 MINUTES

DIRECTOR: Olive Nwosu

DIRECTOR: Rakan Mayasi

In search of healing, a young woman returns to her hometown in Nigeria—delving into her past and revealing new truths about the people and experiences that shaped her into the person she is today.

Boushra (Boushra Matar), one of the Syrian potato-picking girls in Lebanon, returns from a long day of work in the field only to learn that today her childhood will come to an end. No Dialogue

NOIR-SOLEIL

WE WON’T FORGET

EAST COAST PREMIERE, FRANCE, 2021, 20 MIN., FRENCH/ITALIAN/ENGLISH

USA/PORTUGAL, 2021, 14 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DIRECTOR: Marie Larrivé Following an earthquake in Naples Bay, the body of a man who disappeared 40 years ago is discovered. To confirm his identity, authorities summon Dino (Marc Barbé) and his daughter Victoria (Clémence Quélennec) for a DNA test.

DIRECTORS: Edgar Morais, Lucas Elliot Eberl A woman’s frustrations boil to the surface while hosting a party for her friends.

SIDÉRAL EAST COAST PREMIERE, BRAZIL/FRANCE, 2021, 15 MINUTES, PORTUGUESE

DIRECTOR: Carlos Segundo In Natal, a small community in the north of Brazil, the historic first launch of a Brazilian rocket is about to take place.

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DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM COMPETITION Featuring an array of powerful subjects, the Short Documentary Competition honors new and distinctive voices in documentary filmmaking. The winner will receive a $500 cash prize and qualify for consideration at the Academy Awards® for Best Documentary Short Film.

10/9 5:15PM

SAG HARBOR - SHC3

97 Minutes

DON’T GO TELLIN’ YOUR MOMMA

LOVE, DAD

FRANCE/GERMANY/ITALY/USA, 2021, 34 MINUTES, ENGLISH

EAST COAST PREMIERE, CZECH REPUBLIC/SLOVAKIA, 2021, 13 MINUTES,

DIRECTORS: Topaz Jones, rubberband.

DIRECTOR: Diana Cam Van Nguyen

50 years after the development of the Black ABCs, visionary artist Topaz Jones debuts his second album and offers a view into personal and national Black Identity through 26 individual scenes.

When a filmmaker rediscovers the letters her dad used to write her from prison, she decides to write back in hope to find connection once again.

HAPPINESS IS A JOURNEY

PRAYERS FOR SWEET WATERS

US PREMIERE, USA, 2021, 12 MINUTES, ENGLISH

WORLD PREMIERE, SOUTH AFRICA/UK, 2021, 16 MINUTES, ENGLISH/FRENCH

DIRECTORS: Ivete Lucas, Patrick Bresnan

DIRECTOR: Elijah Ndoumbe A submergence into the vivid realities of three transgender sex workers living in Cape Town, South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On the night before Christmas, a warehouse of workers in Austin, Texas, rush to process newspapers for delivery.

IN FLOW OF WORDS NETHERLANDS, 2021, 22 MINUTES, ENGLISH/BOSNIAN/SERBIAN/CROATIAN

DIRECTOR: Eliane Esther Bots Three interpreters of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia reflect back on when they were tasked with translating the shocking testimonies from witnesses, victims and perpetrators—without ever allowing their own emotions, feelings and personal histories to interfere.

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NEW YORK WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION WOMEN CALLING THE SHOTS We are very pleased to continue our partnership with New York Women in Film & Television for our eighteenth annual showcase of outstanding achievements by female filmmakers.

10/10 2PM SAG HARBOR - SHC2 PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

87 MINUTES

ALE LIBRE

PURE

DOCUMENTARY SHORT, USA, 2021, 17 MINUTES, SPANISH/ENGLISH

NY PREMIERE, NARRATIVE SHORT, USA, 2020, 12 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DIRECTOR: Maya Cueva Alejandra is a criminalized organizer and unapologetic immigrant. As she prepares for one of the biggest moments of her life—her deportation case—she is forced to reckon with a past mistake and a system that could tear her from her family and the only home she has ever known.

DIRECTOR: Natalie Jasmine Harris On the eve of her cotillion ball, a young Black girl grapples with her identity and questions her purity.

ANITA

SUMMER ANIMALS

NY PREMIERE, NARRATIVE SHORT, INDIA/USA, 2020, 18 MINUTES, GUJARATI

EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE SHORT, USA, 2021, 22 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DIRECTOR: Sushma Khadepaun

DIRECTOR: Haley Elizabeth Anderson

Having returned to India for her sister’s wedding, Anita (Aditi Vasudev) is counting on her husband’s support to announce some news to her family.

Living out of a motel, taking care of her younger siblings, and longing for freedom, 15-year-old Tommy makes a radical decision in an attempt to escape the sweltering Texas heat.

THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR

UNITY MOSQUE

EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE SHORT, USA, 2020, 11 MINUTES, ENGLISH

NY PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY SHORT, CANADA/USA, 2020, 7 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DIRECTOR: Abbesi Akhamie

DIRECTOR: Nicole Teeny Based in Toronto, the Unity Mosque is one of the world’s first Queer-affirming and genderequal mosques in the world. Despite facing threats and obstacles, it forges on to play a lifesaving role in the lives of its members.

A single woman’s feelings of loneliness begin to stir when an eccentric African couple temporarily moves into her building.

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SHORT FILMS

UNIVERSITY SHORT FILMS SHOWCASE Curated from hundreds of submissions, these prizewinning short films showcase the extraordinary talent and achievements of five exceptional student filmmakers.

10/8 5:30PM

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78 MINUTES

BAD OMEN “Bad Shagun”

UN DIABLE DANS LA POCHE NARRATIVE SHORT, FRANCE, 2020, 6 MINUTES, FRENCH

NY PREMIERE, NARRATIVE SHORT, CANADA/AFGHANISTAN, 2020, 19 MINUTES, DARI

DIRECTOR: Salar Pashtoonyar

DIRECTORS: Antoine Bonnet, Mathilde Loubes

In Kabul, a tailor widowed by the Afghan war must find the means to purchase her prescription glasses in order to save her job.

A group of children are bribed into remaining silent after witnessing a crime, but the burden may be too heavy for the youngest to bear.

BUZZKILL

WAVELENGTHS

NY PREMIERE, NARRATIVE SHORT, USA, 2020, 11 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DOCUMENTARY SHORT, USA/SOUTH AFRICA, 2020, 11 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DIRECTOR: Kathy E. Mitrani

DIRECTOR: Jessie Zinn

A young girl desperately tries to fit in with a group of South Florida teenagers.

Exhale, a hotline for women seeking help processing their abortion experiences, remains in service during the COVID-19 lockdown, with volunteers lending an ear all across the Bay Area.

NEURIM NARRATIVE SHORT, ISRAEL, 2020, 31 MINUTES, HEBREW

DIRECTOR: Shaylee Atary A young wheelchair user’s daily routine of physical therapy becomes her unique source of excitement after a relationship develops between her and the new physiotherapist.

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THIS WILL BE OUR YEAR Spanning multiple generations and cultures, these thoughtful stories explore the universal desire to find one’s place in an ever-changing world.

10/8 2:30PM

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90 MINUTES

THE CRIMINALS “Les Criminels”

THE QUEEN OF BASKETBALL DOCUMENTARY SHORT, USA, 2020, 22 MINUTES, ENGLISH

NARRATIVE SHORT, FRANCE/ROMANIA/TURKEY, 2021, 23 MINUTES, TURKISH

DIRECTOR: Ben Proudfoot She is one of the greatest living women’s basketball players, winning three national trophies, scoring the first basket in women’s Olympic basketball at the ’76 Olympics, and getting drafted to the NBA. But have you ever heard of Lucy Harris?

DIRECTOR: Serhat Karaaslan In a small Turkish town, a young couple tries their best to find a hotel room in which to spend the night together.

LIKE THE ONES I USED TO KNOW “Les Grandes Claques”

SNOWY

NY PREMIERE, NARRATIVE SHORT, CANADA, 2021, 18 MINUTES, FRENCH

DOCUMENTARY SHORT, USA, 2020, 13 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DIRECTOR: Annie St-Pierre It’s Christmas Eve: Julie (Lilou Roy-Lanouette) and her cousins have eaten too much sugar, Santa Claus is late, and Denis (Steve Laplante), alone in his car, is anxious at the idea of setting foot in his ex-in-laws’ house to pick up his children.

DIRECTORS: Kaitlyn Schwalje, Alex Wolf Lewis Family pet turtle, Snowy, has lived an isolated life in the basement. What would it take for him to be happy?

THE MOHEL NARRATIVE SHORT, CANADA, 2020, 14 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DIRECTOR: Charles Wahl Following the birth of his first son, a young father arranges to have a Mohel to perform the circumcision—forcing him to confront his faith and the realities of maintaining old traditions in a modern world.

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VIEWS FROM LONG ISLAND SHOWCASE With the support of the Suffolk County Film Commission, this shorts program focuses on local filmmakers, the area’s unique landscapes, and the important social and political issues facing Long Island communities today.

10/10 11AM SAG HARBOR - SHC2 WITH SUPPORT FROM

86 minutes

THE GLASS

RADICAL LOVE

WORLD PREMIERE, NARRATIVE SHORT, USA, 2021, 20 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DOCUMENTARY SHORT, USA, 2021, 20 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DIRECTOR: Tom Van Scoyoc

DIRECTOR: William A. Kirkley

When rising sea levels drive his family to relocate from their home, 19-year-old Del (Matthew Courson) develops a new relationship with his hometown on the eve of their move.

An exploration of the subversive political activism and deep connection of husband-and-wife legal team Michael and Eleanora Kennedy.

GOOD GRIEF

THE SOUL OF A FARMER DOCUMENTARY SHORT, USA, 2021, 35 MINUTES, ENGLISH

EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE SHORT, USA, 2020, 11 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DIRECTOR: Nastasya Popov

DIRECTOR: Roger Sherman

On a road trip to scatter her father’s ashes, Nora’s (Stella Baker) family does a substandard job of paying their respects.

Patty Gentry, a local farmer who grows vegetables on her three-acre Long Island farm for top chef clients, reveals the harsh realities behind the farm-to-table lifestyle.

SHORT BEFORE FEATURE SOME KIND OF INTIMACY DOCUMENTARY SHORT, UK, 2021, 6 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DIRECTOR: Toby Bull A filmmaker attempts to communicate with the flock of sheep living on the ground where his parents are buried. PLAYS WITH COW (see p. 28)

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SCREENING SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, OCT 7, 2021 OPENING NIGHT

THE FIRST WAVE 6:30PM / GUILD HALL / 93 MIN

FRIDAY, OCT 8, 2021 EAST HAMPTON

SAG HARBOR

SHC 1

11:45AM THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD

SHC 2

11:30AM QUEEN OF GLORY

NOON GOOD MOTHER

78 MIN

127 MIN

2:45PM JULIA 95 MIN

5:30PM C’MON C’MON 108 MIN

8:30PM THE LOST DAUGHTER

99 MIN

2:15PM THE REAL CHARLIE CHAPLIN 114 MIN

5:15PM PAPER & GLUE 94 MIN

8PM PASSING 98 MIN

93 MIN

2:30PM THIS WILL BE OUR YEAR SHORTS

108 MIN

90 MIN

5:45PM MURINA

5:30PM UNIVERSITY SHORT FILMS SHOWCASE

95 MIN

78 MIN

108 MIN

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11:45AM THE FIRST WAVE

2:45PM BILL MAULDIN “IF IT’S BIG, HIT IT”

8:30PM TITANE

121 MIN

SHC 3

8:15PM TBA

SCREENING SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, OCT 9, 2021 EAST HAMPTON

SAG HARBOR

SHC 1

10:30AM TBA

SHC 2

SHC 3

10:30AM FOUND 98 MIN

11:15AM THE LAST HORNS OF AFRICA

10:45AM DRIVE MY CAR 179 MIN

98 MIN

1:30PM THE POWER OF THE DOG 127 MIN

2PM INTRODUCING SELMA BLAIR

2:45PM GREAT FREEDOM

89 MIN

117 MIN

4:45PM CYRANO 124 MIN

5PM JOCKEY 95 MIN

5:45PM FLEE 90 MIN

8PM SPENCER

8PM SECRET SCREENING

111 MIN

126 MIN

8:30PM LISTENING TO KENNY G 97 MIN

SPOTLIGHTS

COMPETITION FILMS

OPENING/CLOSING/CENTERPIECE

SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

WORLD CINEMA

SHORTS 119

2:30PM NARRATIVE COMPETITION SHORTS 78 MIN

5:15PM DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION SHORTS 97 MIN

8:15PM THE SOUVENIR PART II 108 MIN

TO BE ANNOUNCED

Find the most up-to-date schedule online at hamptonsfilmfest.org

SCREENING SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, OCT 10, 2021 EAST HAMPTON

SAG HARBOR

SHC 1

10:30AM BECOMING COUSTEAU 93 MIN

SHC 2

10:15AM SPENCER 11AM VIEWS FROM LONG ISLAND SHORTS

111 MIN

SHC 3

10:30AM CLARA SOLA 106 MIN

86 MIN

1:15PM THE ART OF MAKING IT

1:15PM PARALLEL MOTHERS

95 MIN

123 MIN

2PM NEW YORK WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION SHORTS

1:30PM A COP MOVIE 107 MIN

87 MIN 4PM THE POWER OF THE DOG 127 MIN

4:30PM THE RESCUE

5PM A HERO

114 MIN

127 MIN

7:15PM MOTHERING SUNDAY 104 MIN

7:45PM THE HAND OF GOD

8:15PM CYRANO

130 MIN

124 MIN

120

4:45PM COW - with short before 100 MIN

8PM ASCENSION 97 MIN

SCREENING SCHEDULE

MONDAY, OCT 11, 2021

TUESDAY, OCT 12, 2021

WEDNESDAY, OCT 13, 2021

EAST HAMPTON

11AM TBA

10:15AM MOTHERING SUNDAY 104 MIN

NOON

1:15PM BERNSTEIN’S WALL 100 MIN

86 MIN

81 MIN

4PM THE RESCUE 114 MIN

4:45PM PETITE MAMAN

4:30PM PARALLEL MOTHERS 123 MIN

70 MIN

1:45PM STORM LAKE

2PM USERS

7PM THE FRENCH DISPATCH

7PM THE LOST DAUGHTER

107 MIN

121 MIN

7:30PM THE FRENCH DISPATCH 107 MIN

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Jianlin Hu

Photo credit here.

This Thanksgiving weekend, head to Montauk for “Lighting the Lighthouse,” a festive evening to kick off the holiday season.

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P L AY Choose between a virtual live session, with a video embedded in the Fit Concierge app, or take sessions with a live instructor.

WELLNESS ON DEMAND

Courtesy of Fit Concierge

With the Fit Concierge app, exercise classes, expert instruction and custom, healthy retreats are at your fingertips. BY JULIA SZABO users to book fitness instructors virtually, “Fit Concierge is the first of its kind to feature every kind of wellness genre out there,” says Deacy. “No one else has done this before.” Five years ago, the Californian started a company called Malibu Fit Concierge, to offer sessions for individual clients, as well as partnering with luxury hotels to create private, custom retreat experiences for health-conscious guests. Offering the widest possible range of activities— “guided hiking, surfing, personal training, anything you could think of”—allowed Deacy to bring custom-tailored fitness to a wider audience. Fit Concierge is the result. “This is a truly tested program that I’ve been perfecting for a long time now,” Deacy says. During the pandemic, he recalls, “there were all these amazing instructors who had no work, and all these potential clients looking for instructors. We’ve basically created a platform to match exceptional instructors with clients.” Equally important is keeping that balance of the mental and the physical. You can book a Fit Concierge personal training session one day, and a meditation or breath work session the next. “What we’re trying to implement here,” Deacy says, “is letting our users put together a perfectly balanced program that helps them maintain total mindbody wellness.” fit-concierge.com

That time on Maui when you had a bonus morning to go surfing—but couldn’t snag a WaveMaster at the eleventh hour, because they all were booked solid? Mishaps like that won’t ever have to befall the wellness traveler now that Fit Concierge is here. Fit Concierge is an app that lets you find top-drawer global and local fitness instructors in any field you could want—goat yoga, anyone?—then book that person directly from the app. Simply create a profile (it’s free), then log in and choose private virtual or in-person sessions of “almost any wellness genre you can think of, whether it be Pilates, yoga, dance or personal training, all the way to breath work and sound baths and health coaching,” explains the app’s creator, Peter Deacy. This is an app whose time has definitely come: You pay per session, choosing a half session (35 minutes) or a full (50 minutes). You can do a virtual live session with the video embedded in the app—or take sessions with a live instructor, whom you get to choose during the booking process by scrolling through the impressive pool of available talent. “For every instructor, there are three pictures and a star rating up to four stars,” Deacy says. “There’s also a bio listing everything you’d want to know about an instructor before booking them—their certifications and experience level.” While other apps allow 123

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Whether you’re fostering or adopting, a new best friend is waiting for you. BY GABRIELLE ECHEVARRIETA with behavioral issues or medical conditions. In reality, most homeless pets land in shelters due to changes in their owner’s lives, whether it be a move, a divorce or the birth of a child. This means many shelter animals are already housebroken and have basic training down pat, which can save time, money and energy for a new pet parent. Rescuing a canine companion can be the best way to eliminate puppy mills, a term given to factorystyle breeding facilities that put profit above the welfare of dogs. Animals being bred in puppy mills live in shockingly poor conditions and can suffer serious health problems as a result, and many of the dogs sold in pet stores may be taken straight from these cruel environments. Hamptonites looking to adopt a furry friend can consult with an abundance of rescues out East (see below). Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons executive director and CEO Scott Howe, owner of two rescue pets, says, “Adopting a shelter pet is a small, personal way of putting some good into the world. It’s intentional living and being mindful of what you’re doing.” After over 50 years of operation, ARF broke ground on a new state-of-the-art adoption facility, slated to open in 2022. “It will give animals the best home possible while they wait for their forever home,” says Howe. “The new kennels will have air conditioning and 100 percent fresh air circulation to fight against airborne animal pathogens. We are also building an 8,000-squarefoot indoor training center, which is like a gymnasium for the community’s dogs!”

ADOPT, DON’T SHOP! Where to rescue on the East End

ANIMAL RESCUE FUND OF THE HAMPTONS (ARF): 124 Daniels Hole Rd., East Hampton, 631.537.0400, arfhamptons.org

In-person adoptions will be conducted at the ARF Thrift & Treasure Shop, 17 Poxabogue Lane, Sagaponack 11AM-4PM Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. BIDEAWEE: 118 Old Country Rd., Westhampton, 631.684.0079, bideawee.org, adoption hours 11AM-5PM daily, except Mondays. GIMME SHELTER ANIMAL RESCUE: 124

gimmeshelteranimalrescue.org See website for adoption events and available animals. LAST CHANCE ANIMAL RESCUE: 631.478.6844, lcarescue.org See website for available animals. SOUTHAMPTON ANIMAL SHELTER: 102 Old Riverhead Rd., Hampton Bays, 631.728.7387, southamptonanimalshelter .com, by appointment,10AM-5PM daily.

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The ASPCA estimates that over 6.3 million companion animals across the country pass through the shelter system each year, all in search of the perfect fur-ever home. In comparison to the same period in 2019, adoptions of dogs and cats skyrocketed over 250 percent during the first eight months of the COVID-19 pandemic, peaking in March through April 2020, according to a report from Frontiers in Veterinary Science. While shelter euthanasia has dropped significantly since 2011 due to an uptick in adoptions, according to some estimates, approximately 56 percent of dogs and 71 percent of cats that enter animal rescue facilities are put to sleep. The statistics can be heartbreaking, but animal lovers can make a huge impact by adding a rescue pet to the family. By opting to adopt an animal rather than purchasing one from a pet shop or breeder, you can save the life of both your new companion and other fur-babies in need. Removing one dog or cat from the shelter system makes room for another homeless pet to receive essential care, and your new pet’s adoption fee can help cover the shelter’s operating costs. Adoption is certainly a more costefficient route of pet ownership. Breeder fees can reach thousands, while shelters typically charge between $50$350 per animal, which may—or may not—include spay/ neuter services and vaccinations. Common misconceptions about rescue pets contribute to rampant shelter overpopulation across the nation. Many regard shelter pets as “damaged”: either riddled

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LET THE DOGS OUT

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Every dog should have his day in the glorious autumn season on the East End. So pack up your pup and check out some canine-friendly places you’ll both love. BY NANCY KANE

For the more adventurous, Cedar Point County Park (5 Cedar Point Rd., East Hampton) doesn’t disappoint canines or their companions. Vistas of Gardiners Bay line an approximately 5½-mile hike to the lighthouse and a spot for your dog to take a dip in the ocean. Napeague State Park (Lazy Point Rd., Amagansett), on the “Napeague Stretch” between Amagansett and Montauk, welcomes leashed dogs to a large, natural, beachy landscape. Located on either side of Montauk Highway, the beach is usually closed during the summer, so it’s the perfect time for a long walk on the trails. Nearby, the Fresh Pond Loop trail at Hither Hills State Park (1231-1233 Montauk Point State Pkwy.) welcomes dogs on a (6-foot-maximum) leash. To make your pet feel super special this season, check out several Blessing of the Animals events at local churches; all wellbehaved animals are welcome! If your dog has a flair for the dramatic, don’t miss Little Lucy’s Annual Halloween Pet Parade on October 30. Bring your costumed canine to Agawam Park in Southampton for a parade with prizes and more fun for all ages. For more information, call 631.287.2352. Don’t forget ARF’s Stroll to the Sea on Saturday, October 9. The 2-mile walk begins at Mulford Farm, East Hampton, and goes to the ocean and back, features live music and contests, and raises money for the furry friends at the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons. For more information, go to arfhamptons.org/events/ dogwalk. Or treat them to the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation’s 3rd Annual Wag-O-Ween Spooktacular on Sunday, October 24 (southamptonanimalshelter.com/ events). Dogs’ and kids’ costumes are welcome, with a parade and prizes for all. May the best pup win!

According to the American Kennel Club, dogs can help us live longer—and anyone who has a canine companion knows what they bring to the quality of our lives. Treat your pooch and yourself to an outdoor adventure this fall, followed by an alfresco lunch. Almost all the shops in the villages and most outdoor cafés will welcome your pet and many—like Pierre’s in Bridgehampton, Carissa’s The Bakery in East Hampton and Page at 63 Main’s Back Page patio in Sag Harbor—will provide water bowls. Some, like Babette’s in East Hampton, even offer a doggie menu. Opened a few years ago by a group of dedicated volunteers, The Southampton Dog Park (151 Windmill Lane, Southampton) has grown to include three separate areas for dogs of all sizes and breeds, and is as well-maintained as any people park. They provide dog cleanup bags, a bulletin board for news and announcements, and plenty of benches for humans to sit and read or catch up with friends while the dogs socialize. At the center of the Park stands a large sculpture, a dog named “Eddie” by local artist Robert Lohman. The grounds are open from dawn to dusk, with ample parking. Springs Park (Three Mile Harbor Rd., East Hampton) is a massive wonderland of trails and grassy areas,but be sure your dog doesn’t tend to run off: The park is over 20 acres! A long straight path leads to a smaller, more classic and fenced-in area, while the rest is winding trails. Bring water and dog cleanup bags and prepare to bask in the natural surroundings. 125

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Seasonal festivities and educational opportunities await this fall in the Hamptons and beyond. BY SELENA RODRIGUEZ multiday festival offers a weekend of food, beer, crafts and community. From an outdoor movie at sunset to a village walking tour, this festival will give you an immersive East Hampton fall experience. Free. Various locations, East Hampton

Pick a pumpkin and other seasonal produce at the Montauk Fall Festival.

OCTOBER 9 Stroll to the Sea Dog Walk Join Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) of the Hamptons for a 2-mile walk with a cause. Participants and their pups will take a stroll down to the ocean and back to raise money for cats and dogs in need. At the end of the walk, stick around for live music, food and more fun. Registration fee, from $30. Mulford Farm, 10 James Lane, East Hampton

on this “Flat and Fast” 5K to benefit the John Theissen Children’s Foundation. This Halloween-themed event includes cash prizes and a costume contest. $10 race fee for the Quarter-Mile Trick or Treat Trot, $20 race fee for the 5K run or walk. Family Fun Center, 1881 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh

OCTOBER 9-10 Montauk Fall Festival Revel in autumnal spirit at the 40th Annual Montauk Fall Festival. Take part in the chowder contest, peruse the farmers market booths and enjoy music by Joe Delia & Thieves and The Realm at the Gazebo. This event will also feature pumpkin painting, food tents, auctions and more. Free. Montauk Village Green, Carl Fisher Plaza, Montauk

OCTOBER 19 Full Moon Night Hike Take in the beauty of the full moon with a walk through the forest to North Pond. This event offers a chance to see the Quogue Wildlife Refuge in a whole new light, by the rays of the moon and through exciting nightvision activities. $10 for members of the Wildlife Refuge, $20 for non-members. Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Rd., Quogue

OCTOBER 17 John Theissen Children’s Foundation Freaky 5K Runners and walkers alike can join in

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NOVEMBER 5 Lantern Tour With Hugh King and Richard Barons The modern-day Village of East Hampton has preserved the layout established by settlers in 1648. This town and its foundation are rich with the storied history of our past. Take a trip back in time on a lantern tour, sponsored by the East Hampton Historical Society, to learn more about 19th-century Main Street. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Clinton Academy, 151 Main St., East Hampton NOVEMBER 6 Meet the Masters - Andy Warhol Explore how Andy Warhol influenced the art world, with Kenneth Jackson at the East End Arts School. Students of all ages can join in to learn about this iconic artist and get the chance to create some art of their own. Free for EEA members, $10 for non-members. At the Carriage House, 133 E. Main St., Riverhead NOVEMBER 27 Lighting the Lighthouse The holidays are almost here. Kick off the season in classic fashion at this Thanksgiving weekend event. The Montauk Lighthouse glows in a stunning display atop Turtle Hill. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and take in the breathtaking holiday lighting with loved ones. Free. Montauk Lighthouse, 2000 Montauk Hwy., Montauk

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OCTOBER 7-17 Toni Ross: Finding Beauty in a Dark Place Artist Toni Ross worked with wool, cotton, linen and silk to create 52 individual weavings that trace the course of the coronavirus through the U.S. Each piece offers a poignant look at the daily losses the country has endured during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sponsored by the Hamptons International Film Festival and The Watermill Center, Finding Beauty in a Dark Place seeks to help forge connection out of our season of isolation. Free. The Watermill Center, 39 Water Mill Towd Rd., Water Mill

SCAN FOR FULL LISTING

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Shelter Island. Combine a historic mansion, a prominent location in Dering Harbor, 300’ feet of private beach, expansive views, sunsets, a boathouse servicing a deep-water dock and you just might begin to imagine this nearly 3-acre estate perched on high overlooking broad swaths of bayfront that has rarely come to market since it was built at the turn of the century. Poised 30’ above the Peconic, on a site to where, for almost 40 years, steamers would deposit the rich and famous from New York, Boston and beyond to the venerable Manhanset House, an enormous 500 guest hotel opened in 1874 which would eventually, in 1896, anchor a new golf course. The current house and its once connected neighbor built in the early years of the 20th century would serve as the clubhouse for what would become Gardiners Bay Golf Club after the original hotel had burned to the ground. Today a fortunate new owner would enjoy blazing sunsets and unobstructed views to the North Fork as the nearby ferries carry travelers between Shelter Island and Greenport while luxury yachts and fishing boats pass back and forth out to sea. The 8,000 SF Mediterranean style manse offers 8 bedrooms, serviced by 7 baths on three levels of living space. Dramatic beams enhance the great room with vaulted ceilings and an imposing fireplace while a more intimate living room, warmed by its own fireplace, will become a favored haunt of those looking to read, watch TV, or quiet reflection. Additional amenities include a bar room with an original soda fountain, billiard and game rooms, gym, and bluff top hot tub. The 24’ X 60’ pool, with a decided Slim Aarons feel, looks out past 300’ of a private, sandy beaches to the 150’ dock with water, electric, dual hydraulic boat lifts, and its own boathouse. A separate cottage on the property could be repurposed as that coveted artist studio. Dubbed the Smallest Village in New York State, Dering Harbor occupies an enviable 200 acres within the approximately 8,000 acres that comprise the roughly 7-mile-long township of Shelter Island. Well known to many who frequently ply these waters, this imposing seaside estate awaits your private tour. Exclusive. $11.95M WEB #883058 Real estate agents affiliated with The Corcoran Group are independent contractors and are not employees of The Corcoran Group. Equal Housing Opportunity. The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate broker located at 660 Madison Ave, NY, NY 10065. All listing phone numbers indicate listing agent direct line unless otherwise noted. All information furnished regarding property for sale or rent or regarding financing is from sources deemed reliable, but Corcoran makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy thereof. All property information is presented subject to errors, omissions, price changes, changed property conditions, and withdrawal of the property from the market, without notice. All dimensions provided are approximate. To obtain exact dimensions, Corcoran advises you to hire a qualified architect or engineer.

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NUMEROLOGY

A by-the-numbers journey through the life of actor Bill Murray, who stars in The French Dispatch, screening at the Hamptons International Film Festival this fall.

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In the film Zombieland, a movie where Murray appeared as himself, the main character shares 30 rules to survive the zombie apocalypse, although it’s suggested that there are more on the list.

Murray put in 40 hours of diving in order to become a certified diver for his role in The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou.

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25,000 “Whatever you do, always give 100%. Unless you’re donating blood.”

500 9 4 During his very brief stint as a minor league baseball player, Murray garnered a .500 career batting average.

Murray has been in four Ghostbusters films, including the latest iteration, Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

Director Wes Anderson has collaborated with Murray in nine films.

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Murray grew up in a family with eight siblings, three of whom are also actors.

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During the production of Rushmore, a planned shot using a helicopter lost funding because movie company execs wanted to cut costs, so Murray wrote Wes Anderson a $25,000 check to cover the expenses.

In the film Kingpin, Murray truly did bowl three straight strikes in that infamous showdown scene.

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Articles inside

NUMEROLOGY

AT A GLANCE

HOME AGAIN

WHO RESCUED WHO?

WELLNESS ON DEMAND

LET THE DOGS OUT

A SURE BET Clifton Collins Jr.

WELCOME TO SELMA’S WORLD Selma Blair, star of

LET IT GROW

WHAT’S ON VIEW

HAMPTONS HARVEST

OVERT OPERATION

PURE PICKS

THE POWER OF FOOD

BLOCK PARTY

TURN BACK TIME

BEST TRESSED

HIT THE REFRESH BUTTON

SKIN SAVIORS

EDITOR’S PICKS

PURE PICKS

PURE PROPERTY

A NEW MINDSET

BUILDING A MYSTERY

FIGHTING BREAST CANCER

CLARITY AND STRENGTH

UNDERSTANDING YANG SHENG

MICRO-STRESSORS

A MOTHER’S LOVE

LEAD WITH LOVE

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

ASK THE DR

GOOD MORNING, I LOVE YOU

FINDING STILLNESS

PURE GOOD

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