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should it be part of the tenets of decency and democracy we live in now.

I tried to create some ground rules, short of eliminating apps like TikTok altogether, so I consulted child psychiatrist Dr. Lea Lis, author of the new book No Shame: Real Talk with Your Kids about Sex, Self-Confidence, and Healthy Relationships, who pens the piece “The Guilt Trip” about mom-shaming, in this issue.

Some rules I set down: Talk about clothing choices that you don’t deem smart for videos for a pre-tween.

Talk about dance “moves.”

“Throw it back,” the most popular TikTok dance move, might not be the best choice for a pre-tween just because some trending teenager is doing it.

No lip-synching to inappropriate words. I was forced to learn the songs’ names to get specific—“WAP” is not child-appropriate.

It began with an apple. Not the technology giant, but a plastic juice container shaped like an apple that sounds like a real apple being bitten into when you chomp at it. This apple was made famous in TikTok videos, the outlet of choice for my 10-year-old daughter and all her friends. The frequent request for TikTok’s presence in our household had me investigating its origins.

That innocent apple led me to provocative dancing to explicit songs coming from a generation of pre-tweens. What I discovered is that TikTok offers trends to young children set to Enjoying the songs that they dance and lipfall season synch to. On the surface, that sounds innocent enough, but the dance moves are set to incredibly explicit songs and types of music. The majority of the app’s users participate in these trends—exposing them to more people.

During quarantine, I had suspended phone-time restrictions as an offering for the imposed at-home confinement. As a mother, I don’t always get it right, and as with most things in life, hindsight is 20/20. So, what to do?

I turned to my 17-year-old to walk me through TikTok, as she has with every other form of social media. I watched the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma with my kids.

Some of us could not stay away from our phones for the duration—distracted by, and addicted to, notifications and prompts—the exact issue the founders of all the major social media companies talk about as the demise of our society, due to their programming efforts.

Since social media influences children to be sexualized, I worry about predatory behavior. My husband is in the business of challenging people, and that is controversial these days. Any form of attack on someone’s kids is something that the conservative tide that washed Trump into presidency should not tolerate, as it was not tolerated by the Reagan-era household in which I grew up, nor

The good news is this was just one of a multitude of reminders to get off my arse and act fast to protect my kids. Voting is, of course, the way in which we alter the structure of the politics industry—it’s among our most basic rights, an opportunity to influence that power and send a strong message. It’s as simple as, “If there were no trees around, we would suffocate. People are discovering that they need the natural world for their sanity. And they realize they are not apart from it. They are part of it,” as Sir David Attenborough, broadcaster and natural historian, said.

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94 OPENING NIGHT

With Drawn Arms: The powerful doc about Tommie Smith’s Olympic protest gesture

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95 I AM GRETA

78 MILLER’S TIME Actress Sienna Miller, who stars in Wander Darkly at this year’s Hamptons International Film Festival, dishes on mind-body health, motherhood, and digging deep for her most challenging role yet.

Shining a light on the climate change crusader

115 INTO THE BLUE

Meet the artist behind this year’s HIFF poster: Bastienne Schmidt.

120 SAVING HER SOUL

84 BEST OF THE FEST Your guide to the 2020 Hamptons International Film Festival (October 8-14). All the inside scoop on what and when to watch—from home or at the drive-in

Singer-songwriter Jewel celebrates the 25th anniversary of her star-making debut, and puts her celebrity status to good use, with a new wellness festival in support of mental health and her Inspiring Children Foundation.

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88 A HUNGER TO HELP

A fresh look at legendary singer-songwriter Harry Chapin, and the tireless work he did to feed the nation

90 THE MAGIC OF PROVINCETOWN

In conversation with I Am a Town director Mischa Richter and actress Emily Mortimer, one of the film’s producers

“I think success can be valued in many different ways. Family and happiness is the priority. Making time to do it.”

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MINDFUL 26 LEAD WITH LOVE The View’s Sunny Hostin on the experiences that shaped her identity, and her new memoir, I Am These Truths 28 FALL INTO YOU Autumn brings fresh opportunities for spiritual growth.

30 GUIDED BY BIET Sage advice from the rock ’n’ roll meditation guru 32 SUFFRAGETTE CITY Honoring the East End women on the front lines of the suffrage movement

HEALTH 36 RAISING AWARENESS How five-time Olympic gold medalist Nathan Adrian’s

cancer battle changed his outlook on life, and inspired his work with Ralph Lauren’s Pink Pony campaign

46 THE GUILT TRIP Mitigating the emotions of working moms 48 HIGH-STRESS PARENTING IN COVID TIMES Keeping your cool through healthy lifestyle habits from Prima founder and CEO Christopher Gavigan

38 GET TESTED Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s patient navigator Yvonne Persico on life as a frontline health care professional and the hospital’s new drive-thru testing sites

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40 AT-HOME TESTING Five companies leading the way in DIY COVID-19 testing technology

52 MONTAUK MAGIC The Surf Lodge reimagines and revamps for extended stays and cozy fall getaways.

42 ASK THE DR. These healthy diets can help us age gracefully.

54 GALLERY FILE Meet three top curatorial talents bringing diversity and discovery to the East End.

44 DREAM GENES How our unique gene expressions help create the ultimate wellness protocol

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58 PURE PROPERTY Perfect fall finds for year-round living on the East End, from Quogue to East Hampton

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WEEKEND 61 PURE PICKS The Surf Lodge’s Marisa Hochberg honors Breast Cancer Awareness month with chic pink accessories.

62 IN GOOD HANDS A sophisticated new fleet of hand sanitizers 63 MASKS IN ACTION These face coverings fund an array of noble causes.

64 GOOD FINDS Fashion, furnishings and Hamptons treasures from Collette Luxury Consignment 66 EDITOR’S PICKS Purist founder Cristina Cuomo’s musthaves for a sustainable autumn

FOOD IS MEDICINE 70 FALL BANQUET Seasonal delights packed with local flavor from Purist ’s new contributing editor, designer Peter Som 74 PERFECT STORM Free Rain’s sustainable, energy-boosting water 75 MILKING IT New plant-based milk delivery service in the Hamptons from Tulo Mlk

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126 AT A GLANCE Your guide to October and November in the Hamptons

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WHAT SEASONAL FLAVORS AND PRODUCE INSPIRE YOU THIS AUTUMN? “Fall is all about beautiful ovenroasted vegetables— amazing farm stand squash, Brussels sprouts and carrots— they are perfect when hit with a touch of honey, salt and pepper.”

HOW CAN WE USE PAINFUL PAST EXPERIENCES AS A TOOL TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE? “Self-acceptance is the best ‘revenge’ for any hardship life throws at you. Just think, if operas didn’t have sad segments, they wouldn’t sound so beautiful, or make us cry.”

WHAT TYPE OF FILM INSPIRES YOU MOST? “Films used to amplify voices previously unheard, whether they be subcultures and lifestyles within the U.S., or regions of the world outside of Hollywood’s field of vision.”

HOW CAN MOTHERS DEAL WITH PEOPLE JUDGING THEIR PARENTING SKILLS? “Just like teaching kids to stand up to bullies, you can do the same when it comes to momshaming by changing the subject or shutting it down. Say something like, ‘There are many ways to be a good mother.’”

HOW DOES STRESS INFLUENCE THE AGING PROCESS? “Stress triggers chronic inflammation in the body, which gives way to many chronic diseases associated with aging. Stress will cause quicker shortening of telomeres, which also ages you more rapidly.”

Peter Som is an awardwinning fashion designer and creative director who has dressed Michelle Obama, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Scarlett Johansson. He is widely known for his love of food and entertaining, with recipes featured in Bon Appétit, Food & Wine and more. His work can be found on petersom.com.

Biet Simkin is a worldrenowned meditation leader, dubbed the “David Bowie of Meditation.” Her work balances the worlds of luxury and non-attachment.

Biet’s teachings are featured in her bestselling book, Don’t Just Sit There!, published by Simon & Schuster.

Cary Darling has been the arts and entertainment editor of the Houston Chronicle since 2017.

Prior to moving to the Gulf Coast, he was a pop culture writer at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, assistant arts editor at the Miami Herald, and an arts and pop music critic at the Orange County Register.

Dr. Lea Lis is a double board-certified adult and child psychiatrist.

After completing her residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital and training at New York University, she now operates her private psychiatric practice, Mindful Kid, in Southampton. She is the author of the brand new book, No Shame: Real Talk with Your Kids about Sex, Self-Confidence, and Healthy Relationships.

Dr. Frank Lipman is the founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center and the chief medical officer at The Well. He is the bestselling author of five books: How to Be Well, The New Health Rules, Young and Slim for Life, Revive and Total Renewal. His new book, The New Rules of Aging Well, is out this October 27.

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Hostin urges women to be unapologetically authentic.

LEAD WITH LOVE

The View’s Sunny Hostin just released her memoir, I Am These Truths. Here, she shares with Purist her thoughts about identity, authenticity, and excelling as a role model.

PHOTOGRAPH AND INTERVIEW BY CATHRINE WHITE CATHRINE WHITE: When you look back at your parents’ lives, what has been important for you to bring with you as you have raised your own two kids? How do you remind them of the lessons in humility?

SUNNY HOSTIN: My parents sacrificed everything for me.

They put their own passions aside and lived dreams deferred so I could achieve anything that I set my mind to.

As I’ve raised my children, I’ve sought to prioritize them in the same way. Nothing comes before them, and I hope that I’ve instilled in them the same importance and value of family that my parents instilled in me.

of color—particularly female journalists—bring a certain perspective to the table that should not be ignored.

CW: In your book you write, “I know that I am representing an entire community and that I owe it to them to present myself, and them, in the finest way possible.” Can you give more insight to that gift of wisdom?

SH: I feel a particular duty to get it right, because there are so few people in my position who look like me. When you have that duty and honor, it’s humbling and it’s also a burden. I’m also forever conscious that I run the risk of the racial trope of being the angry Black woman. I’m quite careful about that. So I internalize all of this. It is so important to be in the room where it happens—where important issues are discussed and grappled with on a national scale—to use my voice to represent what is right, in the finest way possible.

CW: If you could teach young women about the importance of identity, what would that be?

SH: You never have to change your identity, your authenticity, to fit into someone else’s description. It’s a disservice, not just to yourself, but to those around you. Embrace yourself—and love yourself—and the rest will follow.

CW: What’s a book that has influenced you?

SH: James Baldwin’s writings—I reflected on many of them while putting together my memoir, particularly his text about identity. He said, “You’ve got to tell the world how to treat you. If the world tells you how you are going to be treated, you are in trouble.” I was also so inspired by the way he talks about our country. Baldwin said, “I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” Those premises guided me in my writing.

CW: What were some of the hardest lessons that you learned working with women throughout your career, especially as you got more successful?

SH: I learned so much from the women around me, particularly during my formative years at Fox and CNN. I talk about it a lot in the book—how certain anchors taught me to lean in, and really seize opportunities in front of me. The friendships I have made over the years inspire me—and there is a camaraderie in it. Journalists 27

MINDFUL Changing leaves remind us to let go and release.

FALL INTO YOU

Brontë’s requiem to summer.

I know what I can be doing to help myself and in turn, help others. Feel free to shout out my fall mantras—reset; let go and release; allow space to restore, create and dream. Press the reset button—in health, outlook, in how we eat, with whom we share and eat with. I invite you to learn more about Sankalpa, a Vedic philosophy merging intent with will, to focus energies during the treacherous times of COVID. We should practice common sense, courteous mindfulness by continuing to do the essentials like wearing a mask, washing our hands rather more often than Pontius Pilate, and observing the requisite distance when appropriate—even when it gets tedious.

We should endeavor to align our beings with the season by hunkering down some more (I know, I know. The past six months have seen us hunkering down a little too much).

Should we, like Elijah, be “girding up our loins” (i.e., preparing for battle) for the uncertainty and turmoil that may befall us in the months to come?

Fall offers a potent invitation to shed layers of the past—past stories, past sorrows, frustrations and anger, and be courageous enough to let go of all that doesn’t or hasn’t served us well. It takes great courage, embracing your intellect and good ol’ fashioned grit to do deeper, inner personal “work” and look at issues with family, with friends, work stuff, projects, anyone or any situation that lowers our vibration (this is a real thing) and get aligned in a more resonant way. “It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere,” said Voltaire.

The fields lie fallow in winter—and what do we live for then, but the certainty and promise of spring and all its divine blessings. Stay well. Stay safe. Stay strong. donnadcruz.com

‘Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away; Lengthen night and shorten day; Every leaf speaks bliss to me Fluttering from the autumn tree.’ —Emily Brontë Somehow, Emily Brontë’s pensive lament about autumn seems entirely appropriate this year. Not so much the delight she takes in fluttering leaves, but the wish some of us have had lately to “Lengthen night and shorten day.”

Being of a literal frame of mind, I’ve chosen to see this as a simple wish to sleep better, to get through the day holding mind, body and soul together in the face of what seems like Sisyphean odds. It’s my intention to find a way through the pervading gloom and doom, and what a task that’s turning out to be! Here are my fall spirit hacks: Breathe deeply.

Eat well, happily and locally, as much as possible.

Boost your immune system.

Exercise with joy.

Work with excitement.

Love with compassion.

Dance with abandon.

Create wildly.

Let go of all dissonance.

Breathe deeply.

This year, it’s hard to wax poetic about autumn’s pleasures and glories. The delicate crunch of leaves beneath my feet, the evanescent spectrum of autumn colors, are in some danger this year of going unappreciated. Ditto the lesser pleasures this season offers. I want to channel Keatsian glories, and also have space to appreciate the melancholic strains of Emily 28

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In her inaugural Purist column, spiritual teacher, bestselling author and artist Biet Simkin offers readers divinely inspired direction.

This thought has been on my mind for some time: Due to a series of events following a serious health challenge—even though being strong and independent before, during and after it—I need to get the real me back. Since COVID, I’ve not been able to do my work. I’m feeling such a loss also, because this is creative work.

Any steps to getting oneself back, including confidence and joy?

Dona

Why is it so hard to accept death? Since recovering from COVID, I’ve been so stressed. My anxiety is off the charts. I know I’m blessed, and I thank God for every day I’m here. As a mother, my biggest fear is leaving my family. It’s all I think about, day and night. I just want to stop thinking about it, and live my life with my family.

Debbie Dear Debbie, It’s hard to accept death, because it is so hard to be fully alive! I recommend doing a 30-second-a-day grieving meditation, in which you connect with grief, locate it in your body and then allow an enlightened being or a light of any kind to hold you and wrap you in love as you feel the grief completely. You may cry, but you may also sit silently and just feel the loss. Allowing grief its place in life gives us room to soar with joy. You are magic. Nothing and no one, not even death, can take that from you!

Love, Biet

Dear Dona, I get it. Being fully in our flow is the best. With that said, we must trust, always, what is happening. Sometimes there will be lows, and sometimes there will be layovers.

A wise, awakened human understands that this is how “aliveness” goes. Melt into the agony of your situation, allowing for yourself to fully feel your grief, loss and fear. Next, move into dance, celebrate what you have with gratitude lists, yelping, yawping and perhaps even poetry and drawing. Finally, look into meditation and visualization for what’s next. Ask your higher self, “What do you want me to do with my life?” Look to life, as you will find signs and suggestions everywhere.

Best, Biet

I am a 24-year-old woman and the daughter of Brazilian immigrants. I have been at home, quarantining since March, and graduated college in the midst of the pandemic. I have been feeling lost and hopeless about my future after college. How should I go about being a young woman just beginning her next step in life?

Valerie

Dear Peggy, All of life’s problems, including anxiety, are just road signs that point you back home. What is home? Close your eyes for a moment, and remember. Home is your birthright. Home is the cosmic flow of energy that flows through you, and is an infinite supply of juice for you.

Rather than something we can ever be separated from, our goals, our failures, our dreams and regrets all become one beautiful tapestry. My advice is to use meditation and prayer to go into your anxiety.

Ask your anxiety, “What are you here to teach me?”

See what you find.

Love, Biet

Dear Valerie, None of our futures are promised, or set in stone. It is my belief that we co-create our futures from our faith and level of being. I recommend reading a few books during this time: my book, Don’t Just Sit There!—specifically, look over the chapter titled “The Law of Becoming.” Also check out books by Florence Scovel Shinn. She wrote metaphysical works during the Depression that really resonate today. Feel your future completely, as though it is happening now. This feeling will open the magic doors. I have a sneaky feeling this is gonna be fun.

Warmly, Biet

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On the 100th anniversary of the movement culminating in the passage of the 19th Amendment, a look at the role the East End—and one East Hampton resident in particular—played in helping women get the right to vote. BY REGINA WEINREICH Built in 1784, Clinton Academy is now home to the East Hampton Historical Society.

house. (It was difficult to research her subject, Hinkemeyer says, because she was listed under her husband’s name, Mrs. Thomas Manson). The current owner, Mary Jane Brock, had never heard of Manson until she walked down her driveway and saw the historic marker.

Better-known suffragists include Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and her daughter Harriot Stanton Blatch, who conceived the idea for a Suffrage Torch. In 1915, when the amendment for the right of women to vote first appeared on the New York State ballot, May Groot Manson “motored” the Torch from the eastern end of Long Island to New York City, where Louisine Havemeyer in NYC carried the symbol of liberty through New York State to Buffalo, eventually passing it to the New Jersey delegation in New York Harbor.

Visitors to Clinton Academy Museum on September 19 saw two original porcelain plates circa 1914 inscribed with “Votes for Women,” made for Alva Vanderbilt Belmont and used for fundraising luncheons. Members of the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and the North Fork were on hand to register voters. Maria Vann, executive director of the East Hampton Historical Society, said, “Our mission is to educate the public, especially in this election year, and inspire people to vote.”

While Black Lives Matter may be the latest movement to march on Washington for justice, suffragists—American women of every class and color—were the first to protest at the White House gates, insisting upon their vote, holding placards that read: “Mr. President, How long must women wait for liberty?” Woodrow Wilson refused to commit, but after women picketing and being imprisoned, he relented, recommending reluctant states follow. Long Island women played a significant role in this struggle.

With windows in three sites aglow in purple and gold, the movement’s signature colors, the East Hampton Historical Society brought the nationwide celebration, “Forward Into Light,” to the East End of Long Island on August 26.

That beacon also shone bright in “Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence,” a one-day exhibition at Clinton Academy Museum co-curated by Richard Barons, in which posters from the recent traveling Smithsonian exhibition marking the centennial of the 19th Amendment were viewed alongside photos from East Hampton, 2017, when a 1913 suffragist parade was reenacted with local women wearing white outfits adorned with gold sashes.

The 2017 parade honored May Groot Manson, an East Hampton summer resident, known to many as the subject of a John Singer Sargent portrait. An elegant socialite, she might have lived in luxury, but alongside many wealthy women, she rolled up her sleeves to work toward the women’s vote. Local historian Arlene Hinkemeyer urged the village to erect a marker on Main Street in front of Manson’s

Regina Weinreich, author of Kerouac’s Spontaneous Poetics and co-producer/co-director of Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider, lives in Montauk.

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My diagnosis has changed my perspective in so many ways, but the simplest realization I had was that you never really know when the last conversation with your wife, parents, brother, best friend or teammate might be. You have to hold them close and tell them you love them, every day. I never end a conversation without doing that anymore. This is a lesson I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.

I’ve found in my life that Diagnosed with there is no challenge that cancer in 2018, doesn’t make you a better Nathan Adrian person, and my experience is on the road to with cancer gave me the recovery. At left: Sporting a Ralph opportunity to take a really Lauren Pink Pony introspective look at myself polo shirt and my life and my values, and I’m a better man for it.

The work that Ralph Lauren’s Pink Pony campaign is doing is so important for many reasons, but first and foremost, it is helping raise awareness around cancer. To improve cancer-treatment outcomes, it takes funding, it takes research, it takes doctors working day in and day out to develop new therapies and treatments—and all of that effort increases the likelihood that someone will survive and thrive. For over 20 years, the Pink Pony campaign has raised millions of dollars in the fight against cancer, and I’m proud to be a voice in that fight. One day, it is my hope that we can all talk about way back when we had to raise all this money for cancer, and hopefully by the end of my lifetime, it becomes ultimately just a curable disease. ralphlauren.com/PinkPony

Cancer can really happen to anyone. It happened to me. I’m an Olympic swimmer, a five-time gold medalist in fact, and have proudly represented our country at three Olympic games. I was diagnosed with testicular cancer in the winter of 2018 at age 30. It never occurred to me that cancer would touch my life—it was a distinct impossibility. But my story is just one of hundreds of thousands from people who are diagnosed with cancer every year around the world.

Something that began as just a nagging “off” feeling quickly morphed into something more serious. I’m so attuned to my body that even the slightest twinge is centershifting, and as it turned out, this one was world-shifting.

Thankfully, today I’m on the road to recovery—a cancer thriver, as they say. I am currently still on active surveillance protocol, with a few months of monitoring before I will be officially declared cancer-free. My probability of recurrence will return to the same probability of developing a new cancer. To say I feel lucky is an understatement.

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Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s patient navigator Yvonne Persico gives Purist the info on the new drive-thru testing sites and beyond. BY CRISTINA CUOMO CRISTINA CUOMO: As the hospital flow manager and patient navigator at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, what is your role?

YVONNE PERSICO: I help both inpatients and outpatients during their visit to the hospital, either when they are admitted, or as needed. Patients may have questions or feel vulnerable. They can be new to the area, visiting, need a translator, Yvonne Persico have a caretaker with questions or be second homeowners with their primary physician in another part of the country. My goal is to make sure patients have the very best experience at our hospital.

in the spring. Our community has been very good about wearing masks, social distancing and diligently washing hands, which has definitely helped prevent spreading.

CC: What role does the Wellness Center have these days?

YP: It is very active. Classes in exercise, meditation and nutrition are offered on the hospital’s YouTube channel, and live classes, including hypnosis therapies, are being conducted via Zoom. We are seeing patients in the Wellness Center’s gym by appointment. We created six individual pods with each holding a complete suite of exercise equipment. All equipment and the entire inside of the pod area—including the floor, mats, etc.—is thoroughly disinfected with hospital-grade cleansers.

CC: How is this new normal for you at work?

YP: It took a while to get used to wearing a mask and eye shield, but I’ve gotten good at reading a patient’s eyes.

CC: What state-of-the-art technology does the new Phillips Family Cancer Center in Southampton have?

YP: It has the most advanced linear accelerator on the East End. It provides more precise targeting of cancer cells during radiation therapy, which means that it spares healthy surrounding tissue. Every chemotherapy treatment is formulated in the on-site pharmacy. Additionally, there are free cancer-wellness programs offered on YouTube, as well as classes available in person by appointment, including a new program that focuses on lymphedema.

CC: Have you seen a decline in COVID cases locally?

YP: The hospital had several weeks over the summer with no admitted COVID cases. Since then, we have admitted a few confirmed COVID patients, but we remain hopeful that there will not be the degree of surge we experienced

CC: What is the most rewarding thing about your job?

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CC: How do you handle the stress of dealing with a contagious pandemic entering your hospital every day?

YP: In the beginning, it was a bit frightening, but the hospital has serious prevention protocols in place. We are issued PPE and our Environmental Services Team members use UV-C technology to sanitize every inch of the hospital.

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YP: We provide drive-thru PCR swab testing at our Parrish Memorial Hall site, which is located on the corner of Herrick and Lewis, as well as in East Hampton at the high school. Patients will also be able to be tested for the flu at these sites. All tests are provided by appointment with a physician’s prescription and can be scheduled online at southampton.stonybrookmedicine.edu. Each test is a very quick and easy process. At the time of the appointment, the patient drives up to the tent, shows identification and an insurance card, and the test is administered. It takes about 15 minutes for the entire visit, with COVID results typically available within 24 hours and the flu test within 72 hours.

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Several new COVID-19 detectors created for home use are hitting the market.

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is high-tech health with a dose of DIY ingenuity. What QuestDirect introduced this spring is now mainstream, with many more options as innovators give the New Jersey-based Quest healthy competition. In April, Pixel

by LabCorp (aka Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, headquartered in North Carolina) became the first at-home self-collection kit to secure an emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “At LabCorp, we’re on a mission to improve health and improve lives,” reads a statement on the company

In September, Walmart made headlines announcing its planned use of drones for a pilot program to deliver QuestDirect’s at-home COVID-19 Active Infection test kits.

Available since May by the clinical lab powerhouse Quest Diagnostics, the kits enable consumers to swab their own lower nasal passage, then expedite their home-collected sample to one of their labs for testing. (You’ll probably pay for this screening test out-of-pocket.)

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LetsGetChecked, left, deactivates samples sent to its lab, and Cue Health sends results of molecular analysis via an app.

website. “Now you can access COVID-19 testing through the same world-class lab trusted by physicians across the United States from the comfort and security of your own home. No trip to the doctor’s office or other health care provider is required.”

When LabCorp got the emergency use authorization, FDA commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, MD, assured Americans that the federal agency was actively encouraging the research and development of safe and accurate at-home sample collection options.

“Throughout this pandemic, we have been facilitating test development to ensure patients access to accurate diagnostics, which includes supporting the development of reliable and accurate at-home sample collection options,” he says. “We worked with LabCorp to ensure the data demonstrated from at-home patient sample collection is as safe and accurate as sample collection at a doctor’s office, hospital or other testing site. With this action, there is now a convenient and reliable option for patient sample collection from the comfort and safety of their homes.”

According to LabCorp’s chairman, president and CEO Adam Schechter, there are two types of test that LabCorp is performing for COVID-19: “One that tells you if you have the virus,” he says, “and another test that tells you if you have had the virus in the past.” Promising “no upfront cost,” LabCorp’s website says, “We’ll bill your insurance for the test. If you don’t have insurance, we’ll handle that too, through public funding. All we ask is that you use and return the kit you request for testing, since inventory is limited.”

In May, two more brands received an EUA from the FDA to produce collection kits: EverlyWell of Austin, Texas, whose CEO and founder, Julia Cheek, was a hit on Shark Tank in 2017; and LetsGetChecked by PrivaPath Diagnostics, which has offices in New York and Dublin.

What makes them different? With EverlyWell, customers who test positive get the offer of a free telehealth

consultation with an MD. “We’ve helped more than half a million people test their cholesterol levels, their fertility hormones, food sensitivities, colon cancer, even STDs and so much more from home,” says Cheek. “We’ve done a lot of work to make the testing experience as seamless and painless as possible.”

LetsGetChecked points to its proprietary transport tube and solution (the liquid deactivates the virus), and then samples are delivered to their lab. While other authorized tests on the market typically use saline solution for sample delivery, the LetsGetChecked solution “is designed for everyone’s safety, protecting the integrity of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA, while also effectively deactivating it, for safety during and after transport—meaning that the virus is deactivated, removing the risk of further contamination to postal services or anyone else who may come in contact with the sample during transit,” says a company spokesperson.

On June 12, a giant leap was made when San Diegobased Cue Health received FDA EUA authorization for its “Rapid, Portable, Molecular Point-of-Care COVID-19 Test.” Back in March, Cue Health was awarded $13 million by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). The result of that investment is a “highsensitivity molecular assay” that’s “fast and easy to use in any setting where point-of-care testing is required,” reads the company website. The Cue test detects the RNA of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in just 25 minutes using a nasal swab sample from the lower part of the nose. The test runs on the compact and portable Cue Health Monitoring System, which performs rapid molecular analysis and transmits test results to the Cue Health App on a connected mobile device. Ayub Khattak, Cue founder and CEO, says that his product can do more than ease the burden on hospitals and clinics: It will help to heal an ailing nation, and “get our country back to work.”

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ASK THE DR.

Four new rules of eating for aging well. BY DR. FRANK LIPMAN

EAT LESS, LIVE LONGER

Aging: If you’re alive, you’re doing it. Considering the alternative, aging is a gift to be grateful for—and it’s up to you to age as well as you possibly can, even if you haven’t always treated your body like a temple. The good news is that many studies show that it’s never too late to launch new habits and start enjoying the health benefits. So paying close attention to basic-but-essentials like what you eat and how much you move, relax and sleep can have a profound impact on your life span and health span (aka, how much healthy life you pack A diet rich in leafy greens slows into your years). the brain’s aging process.

Though there’s certainly no shortage of hacks you can use to age in a healthier way, if I had to call out just one anti-aging secret, I’d have to start with your diet—not only what you eat, but how and when you eat it. The way you nurture your body and mind with food has an enormous impact on how long you live, and how vibrantly you live out those years. But pushing beyond the all-purpose “eat-your-greens” whole-foods approach, there are specific, straightforward dietary adjustments you can make that will begin to return visible and “feel-able” positive effects virtually overnight.

To get started on tweaking your natural anti-aging processes, consider trying any one of these four effective dietary approaches—and tap into the fountain of youth, ASAP.

One of the simplest techniques to help slow the hands of time: Moderate your total daily food intake. Also known as caloric restriction, this approach is great for those type-A folks who like to keep a close watch on the numbers, and for anyone who’s struggled with weight issues and needs to exercise more control over what goes down the hatch. It’s also worth noting that studies in rats show that a 30 percent reduction in daily calories translates to a longer life. OK, we’re talking rats here, but another study on rhesus monkeys demonstrated the same principle— less food, more years.

Although “restriction” may sound unpleasant (and really, just about any conventional diet is a form of caloric restriction), it doesn’t have to be. When done intelligently and with appropriate amounts of protein, fiber and good fats on the menu, caloric restriction is an excellent way to improve mitochondrial function (which decreases with age) and increase longevity. We’re talking nutrient-dense, organic or local produce, nuts, seeds, legumes and limited amounts of wild-caught fish, organic poultry and pastureraised meats. You can try to game the system with a couple of Lean Cuisines and fistfuls of popcorn every day to keep the numbers low, but the health and longevity benefits will go up in smoke.

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metabolize food more efficiently and yes, turn down the mTOR, which is what you want to do as you get older. And it is a hassle-free way to improve basic health measures like blood sugar, blood pressure and weight, and cut disease risk. For some people, its positive effects can be enough to even eliminate the need for pharma drugs— and that’s a big plus in my book.

thing, you can get roughly the same benefits by following the Japanese precept of hara hachi bunme, the practice of eating only until you’re 80 percent full. That habit, along with a fish- and veggie-rich diet, is thought to play a significant role in Japanese longevity.

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CURB CARBS, AND DON’T FEAR HEALTHY FAT

Doubtless, you’re familiar with the idea of a ketogenic diet which, in simplest terms, is a fat-friendly, moderateprotein, extremely low-carb plan—as in, virtually no sugar or refined carbs—which, over time, shifts your metabolism from a carbohydrate- or glucose-burning machine to a fat-burning one. While most people who gravitate to this style of eating love the rapid weight loss and highsatiety benefits, very low-carb diets also have another less well-known upside, which is, that they may also help slow the aging process by suppressing the mTOR (mechanistic Target of Rapamycin) protein. Activation of mTOR can contribute to many of the diseases of aging and decrease longevity. Though low-carb and ketogenic diets aren’t immediately thought of as youth-boosters, when done right with extra leafy greens, nonstarchy veggies and minimal “dirty keto” shortcuts (whose recipes tend to involve a lot of processed, low-sugar, low-carb Frankenfoods), going low carb can help turn back the clock on any number of aging markers, without letting hunger pangs get the best of you.

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DECREASE ANIMAL PROTEINS

And finally, if you want to age well, then I highly recommend you step away from the meat counter, and cut back on animal protein, especially red meat. It contains high amounts of branched chain amino acids like leucine, which stimulate mTOR. Plant protein doesn’t have nearly as much, keeping your mTOR in check and keeping autophagy— the ingenious cellular renewal process that salvages wornout cells and recycles them for energy and new cells—in fighting trim. All good reasons to dial up the plant protein and turn down the meat and dairy. Trade them in for excellent sources of plant protein, like lentils, chickpeas, almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, organic tempeh, nut butters, pea-protein powder, hemp powder, etc.

I am not suggesting you ditch animal protein altogether, but rather, consider reframing your approach to animal protein. Enjoy it occasionally, or two to three times a week, instead of daily, and when you do tuck in, make your animal-protein serving more of an accompaniment, as in a side dish-sized accent rather than the main event on your plate.

Also, don’t worry that by cutting back you won’t be getting enough protein, be it plant- or animal-based. Most folks, until age 65, get enough without having to try that hard, so for a middle-aged, 150-pound person, roughly 55 grams a day should be fine. However, by about the age of 65, protein needs shift and getting enough becomes extremely important to help slow sarcopenia—loss of skeletal muscle mass—a natural (but frustrating) part of the aging process. At this point, I recommend upping protein intake by about 25 percent, plus adding exercise and strength-training to help preserve muscle.

For more on how to defy your years with the help of my best anti-aging, pro-health and wellness techniques, check out my new book, The New Rules of Aging Well: A Simple Program for Immune Resilience, Strength, and Vitality—and start the journey today. drfranklipman.com * NOTE: There are some people who shouldn’t fast. Don’t fast if you’re on multiple medications, if you’re an athlete training at a high level, if you’re extremely stressed, or if you have a history of disordered eating. If you’re pregnant, don’t fast. Kids shouldn’t fast. If you have any concerns, check with your doctor first.

EAT LATE IN THE AM, EARLY IN THE PM

For thousands of years, fasting—the practice of abstaining from food and drink for a prescribed period—has been used for religious reasons, as a form of political protest or simply to minimize the effects of overdoing it at the buffet table. No matter the reason why, however, the physical upsides of fasting typically include eating less overall, balancing blood sugar, supporting weight loss, boosting cognitive performance, promoting mitochondrial function, stimulating autophagy (cellular repair) and protecting against most diseases of modern civilization. It’s probably the best anti-aging hack there is.

While the practice of fasting has remained mostly unchanged through the ages, fasting’s modern incarnation is the easier-to-manage protocol referred to as time-restricted eating, the simplest form being intermittent fasting, or “IF”—and it’s more about meal timing, and less about skipping meals (though you can, if the spirit moves you*).

So, what is it? It’s about doing breakfast late and dinner early. Why do it? Because the fasting period between your last meal of one day and the first day of the next lightly stresses your metabolism, in a good way, allowing you to 43

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DREAM GENES

have had breast cancer, and your father heart disease, but that does not mean you will suffer from either. The genetic code is heavily influenced by the food we eat and the behaviors we engage in; an example of this is the AA haplotype COMT gene, a variation associated with slower estrogen metabolism that causes the hormones to stay in the body longer than they should. This may increase the risk for breast cancer.

By eating cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and kale, which may work to block estrogen production, we can help move estrogen out of the body and possibly help mitigate cancer risk.

Eating for our genes can help Broccoli can help reduce a genetic predisposition move estrogen from the body, lowering to certain health issues like cancer risk for those diabetes, heart disease and with the COMT gene. cancer. Martin Kohlmeier, M.D., PhD, in his book Nutrigenetics: Applying the Science of Personal Nutrition, says that the study of nutrigenetics “leaves little doubt that adjusting personal nutrition patterns to inherited predisposition can greatly improve the health of many people.” Those with a predisposition for the gene associated with lower levels of HDL, or “good” cholesterol, need to consume higher levels of healthy fats like fatty fish and olive oil in order to help decrease the risk of heart disease.

We are complex organisms. Our bodies require care so we can live the longest, healthiest lives possible.

Nutrigenetics can help inform us how to achieve that.

Health care practitioners trained in reading people’s genomes can put together diet and supplement plans specific to people’s individual needs—20 years ago, this would have been beyond comprehension. Now the information is at our fingertips. As we usher in a new era of individualized care, we are only just beginning to understand where the study of genes can take us.

Tapp Francke Ingolia is Purist’s contributing health editor and the founder of STANDwellness in Water Mill. standwellness.com

In the brave new world that we are living in, our bodies are exposed to more stress, chemicals and pollutants than ever before. With COVID nipping at our heels, and heart disease and cancer the leading causes of death in the U.S., understanding how to best support your body is taking precedence. Human DNA contains directions for how our bodies work; it understands the body’s unique nutritional needs. Achieving those needs can optimize genetic expression, performance and therefore physical and mental health.

The exploration into the extraordinary landscape that is our genome (our complete set of DNA, including all of our genes), is relatively new. It has only been roughly 20 years since the human genome was mapped, and every day there seems to be a new study on how genes determine health. A set of human genes consists of two complete sets of 23 chromosomes housed in the nucleus of cells. These contain an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 genes. DNA, a unique genetic code, is essentially an instruction manual on how to build and run a human body. DNA molecules are made up of four basic bases.

Each of us has two sets of these bases for every gene; one maternal, the other paternal. The differences in the DNA sequences are what make us unique individuals.

Epigenetics looks at the activation or deactivation of genes, also known as genetic expression. Nutrigenetics is the scientific study of the interplay between those genes with diet and lifestyle. Diet and lifestyle choices regulate genomic stability, which in turn impacts all relevant pathways and determines health, longevity and disease risk. The study of genomes tells us how we can influence our genes to behave in a way that is more beneficial.

In his book Dirty Genes, Dr. Ben Lynch says that “with the right tools, we can transcend genetic tendencies to disease.” This is important to understand, because genetics do not have to equal destiny. Your mother may 44

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THE GUILT TRIP

Exploring the pandemic-spiked conflicts of working mothers. BY DR. LEA LIS

the daughters of working mothers are more likely to be employed. And if employed, they are more likely to be supervisors, work more hours, and earn higher incomes than their peers whose mothers were not employed. In the domestic sphere, sons raised by employed mothers spend more time caring for family members, and daughters spend less time on housework.

If this is true, then why do I still feel guilty about working?

I am a great role model and mother. I really don’t experience that much anxiety or fear in my parenting.

My kids are really awesome, but I do constantly feel guilty, like I really need to put away my computer and spend more time with them, or if I miss a school event, then I am a bad parent.

Why is guilt a virtuous feeling in our culture? And if you don’t feel it, are you a bad parent? My husband might feel confusion, anger and worry, but not guilt. Perhaps this has to

The topic of “mommy guilt” has come up constantly during the pandemic. Women are struggling to be supermoms, teachers, cooks, cleaners, and so much more. They now feel like they are drowning. But the strangest thing is that the dads in my practice don’t seem to suffer from the same amount of guilt. It isn’t that they experience none—and many experience more—but on average, it seems men experience less guilt.

I’ve often wondered why, so I started to dig deeper into this question and found a 2016 study of 255 toddlers’ parents from the greater Southern California area. The study showed that mothers had significantly higher levels of work-family guilt compared to fathers. So why are women so plagued by “mommy guilt” and men seem to be less affected?

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There is possibly a purpose for mommy guilt: It can help keep a family together.

whether it be the father of their child or community elders.

Therefore, for women, choosing to be independent was not as prized as developing very strong and intense social bonds, which was in turn rewarded through their dopamine systems.

This is what you see today in teenage girls. Social relationships are everything; even a new text from a friend lights them up with pleasure. How does this relate to guilt?

Women feel more guilty (and, specifically, mommy guilt!) than men because they are always worried about how their choices impact their social relationships. They know they need to work and practice self-care, but they worry about the consequences on their child and the diversion of their attention. They are always looking to make decisions with the least negative consequences. Men know they need to work, and they think about the justice of that: “I can provide for my child and give them a better

do with biology. When you look at the moral development of men versus women, you see a lot of differences, according to the Kohlberg’s/Gilligan studies and debate: JUSTICE-BASED MORALITY IS THE TYPE OF THINKING MORE LIKELY FOUND IN MEN. This form of morality is the kind embraced by a person who views the world as composed of autonomous individuals interacting with one another. Their highest form of morality means avoiding inequality; these people are usually more interested in protecting individuality.

CARE-BASED MORALITY IS THE KIND OF THINKING MORE LIKELY FOUND IN WOMEN. For these individuals, the emphasis is on interconnected relationships and universality. Their highest form of morality focuses on avoidance of violence. People with this type of thinking

“Women feel more guilty than men because they are always worried about how their choices impact their social relationships. They know they need to work and practice self-care, but they worry about the consequences on their child.” life.” Children are with their mom or babysitter, so for many men no guilt is necessary, as they know they are giving their child a good life.

However, there is a purpose to mommy guilt. Guilt is a major force to make people pay attention to other people. So Mom might feel guilt, but also dish it out to others. Guilt may make Dad clean the house, get the kids to do chores, or have the older kids home for Sunday dinner. All of that is for the greater good to keep the family together.

As for the “mommy guilt,” moms should all stop with the “shoulds.” “I should do more for my kids. I should spend more time with them. I should play more games with them.

I should have more time to go to the gym.” I should, I should, I should. It’s a never-ending barrage and you can never win.

Maybe we moms should take a lesson from the dads, and think about the benefits of choosing to work. Working means that you can provide a good home for your kids, and be a role model. At the end of the day, just make sure the time you can spend with your kids counts, and forget about all the rest.

are usually interested in helping others or doing the least harm.

The most common forms of guilt are related to situations in which individuals cause harm to others. It is normal that we feel empathy for those people we may have harmed, which tend to turn into feelings of guilt when we recognize that we were responsible for their suffering.

The greater presence of this component among women, above all those aged between 40 and 50, explains the marked differences in the intensity of habitual guilt in this age group.

Think of it in evolutionary terms. There are differences in the brain development between men and women. Men, throughout evolution, were prized for being strong, and able to convince a woman of childbearing years that they were superior to all the other males. This was so he could gain her favor, and therefore spread his genetic code to the next generation.

Individuality and strength in males were often prized, while women’s social skills were rewarded. This is because women had to spend nearly one year of their life pregnant, and another year nursing a child. This placed the female in a very vulnerable position. To ensure their survival, and not get robbed of the investment they made in their offspring, women had to rely on social relationships and the protection of those around them. They formed very tight-knit bonds with members of their communities,

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HIGH-STRESS PARENTING IN COVID TIMES

How Daily Habits and CBD can help. BY CHRISTOPHER GAVIGAN, PRIMA FOUNDER & CEO

lead to daily stress, burnout and a negative impact to the body’s immune system.

During this time, what I’m turning to are simple habits and daily practices—like my early-morning yoga practice, my essential two Prima Daily’s (CBD oil capsules), and focus on radical acceptance—accepting something completely without fighting it, without judging it and without trying to change it.

Beyond daily rituals, deep-breathing exercises and positive mindsets, the truth is that science clearly demonstrates that chronic stress can cause dramatic, negative physical harm to your body and mind—including increased levels of cortisol, often referred to as the stress hormone. Elevated cortisol levels interfere with learning and memory, lower immune function and bone density,

At the start of any school year, it’s perfectly normal for parents to experience stress, worry and deep concern.

As a parent of four school-aged children (12, 9, 8 and 4 years old), I’m very familiar with all the stress-inducing “new normals” that come every fall—new routines, new challenges and new teachers. But this year with the “new normal” of COVID-19, parenting is so much more dimensionally challenging in a way that fluctuates daily, consuming us with even higher amounts of stress.

Then add the compounded new professional realities and demands, like virtual working and endless Zoom meetings, and parents are caught in a constant whirlwind of uncertainty. As the founder of CBD brand Prima, I hear every day from adults experiencing this mode of silent anxiety and continual waves of mood instability that can 48

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“During these challenging times, modulating the immune and nervous systems’ functioning is critical. We know that at least two ECS receptors—one of which is found in the immune system—positively interact with cannabinoids such as CBD.”

and increase blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease.

Enter a fascinating discovery in modern physiology— the endocannabinoid system (ECS)—that’s being called one of the most important physiological systems involved in establishing and maintaining human health. The ECS is a series of receptors with the primary purpose of maintaining homeostasis—or “balance”—by activating endocannabinoids (when there is an imbalance in the tissues, organs, or elsewhere) to restore the body to its optimal state.

During these challenging times, modulating the immune and nervous systems’ functioning is critical, and while researchers are still working to fully understand the ECS, we do know that endocannabinoids and the immune system are intimately connected, and at least two ECS receptors—one of which is found in the immune system— positively interact with cannabinoids such as CBD. With

the ECS as the master body balancer, CBD helps maintain a state of biological balance through supporting mood, sleep and healthy stress response, all of which contribute to a stronger immune system.

CBD can be a very powerful tool for supporting the endocannabinoid system to help manage stress, sleep and immunity, but the quality of CBD matters. At Prima, we developed and designed a comprehensive line with an advanced, experienced team and naturopathic doctor to craft best-in-class functional wellness tools rooted in hemp CBD and focused on purity, potency and efficacy. Every product we produce is in the holistic pursuit of well-being.

This school year looks very different from the last, but if we’re able to prioritize our pursuit of well-being through positive daily habits, self-care, emotional balance and connectedness to others, we can hopefully make it a little easier to navigate.

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“The furniture is all made of wood, natural wicker, natural caning... everything in its natural form.” —Kimberly Bevan

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STAYCATION, SURF STYLE

The Surf Lodge reenvisioned itself for extended stays with chic, cozy comfort in mind.

A perfect fall getaway awaits in Montauk. BY RAY ROGERS

have been really lucky to work with amazing clients with amazing taste,” Bevan says. “That set me up well for this project, because we were able to add personality to the rooms without sacrificing quality. Jayma and I both travel a lot and stay in a lot of spaces. Something can look great, but you open the door and there’s flimsy wood. We wanted everything not only to look really chic, but also to have integrity and quality.”

The bar set high, Bevan faced a daunting task: The desired custom work would normally require a minimum of six months to procure, but was needed within a six-week window before the July 4 reopening. On the bright side, with everything shuttered due to the COVID lockdown, Bevan was able to cherry-pick the best local craftsmen, carpenters, upholsterers and providers who were available, and in need of employment.

First order of business: adding proper amenities for

Forget the scene: This year at The Surf Lodge, it’s all about the view. With 20 rooms looking out over Fort Pond in Montauk, complete with hanging wicker chairs and private outdoor terraces, the place to be is in-room, watching the blazing orange-and-pink sunsets lighting up the water outside your window.

With the thrum and buzz of the East End’s most robust nightlife scene and legendary concert series freshly extinguished by COVID-19 social distancing rules, The Surf Lodge founder Jayma Cardoso made a serious pivot, overhauling the beachy crash-pad rooms into zen dens where guests would want to linger longer.

She brought in Kimberly Bevan, interior design maven behind the high-end resorts of Mike Meldman’s Discovery Land Company, whose roster of A-list clients reportedly includes discerning supermodels from Gisele Bündchen to Elle Macpherson, and stars like George Clooney. “I 52

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Vintage rattan chairs overlook the view of Fort Pond on the deck of Suite 21.

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A custom caned headboard is framed by Serena & Lily rattan lamps.

An eclectic mix: art by Jonah Freeman and Justin Lowe, a custom sofa and Oggetti coffee table

Bevan says. “It was fun to play with colors in the space to keep a buoyant feel in the room. The shades we chose of yellow and blue have a slightly muted undertone, which is calming and relaxing—good in a space you’re sleeping in.

Studies have shown yellows promote happiness. Seafoam blue is reminiscent of the ocean, and the pond outside The Surf Lodge—it picks up on that beautiful view. We wanted to pull nature in through the colors and materials.”

A few elements remain from the rooms’ prior incarnation, including the signature hanging chairs and hammocks, which were replaced with new ones. Even the decision to use the yellow and turquoise colors of the Yellow Leaf hammocks, which hang in the rooms’ terraces, was intentional. “We chose bold colors because they look so pretty when you’re paddleboarding out back, or as kayakers go past on the pond there,” Bevan says. “You can really see them pop from the decks of The Surf Lodge.

We’ve been shown really beautiful photos that kayakers take out on the pond, looking out at the glow of The Surf Lodge. It’s really inviting.”

The pièce de résistance is Suite 21, created in a special nod to Cardoso’s Brazilian heritage by using items such as stunning Roberta Schilling lounge chairs made of Brazilian hardwood. The room is a tasteful mix of vintage and new pieces. Occupying a place of prominence is a rare 1960s-era Lotus chair by Miller Yee Fong. “We wanted to unearth old designs and give them a fresh life by putting them with modern art from Marlborough Gallery,” such as a whimsical painting by Keith Mayerson, of James Dean as a cowboy. “We liked the juxtaposition of the painted mirrors and bold colors next to these natural wickers. Even some of the pieces that are new were inspired by old pieces.”

The bed was a 1950s design that they found while flipping through old surf books, and they hired a local builder to make it. Clever details are threaded throughout, such as vintage barstools reupholstered using old surf blankets.

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longer-term stays, such as a wardrobe and integrated luggage rack. There wasn’t even a closet in the rooms before, she notes. The question was how to do this without invading the space? Bevan hired a local Montauk craftsman to build open wardrobe spaces using white oak.

“We left it in its natural finish,” she says, “so you can see the natural grain—to keep it beachy, like driftwood in a way.”

The minibars were revamped and fashioned from wood and caning, in The Surf Lodge signature yellow and seafoam blue, and now are stocked with CBD-infused sparkling waters from Sweet Reason, Whispering Angel rosé, and healthful snacks like grain-free Siete tortilla chips.

Surf and seascapes shot by local photographer (and Purist contributor) Mikey DeTemple hang over the new custom caned headboards, and large flat-screen TVs are installed in each room.

Bevan and the team collaborated with brands like Serena & Lily and Olivela, both of whose styles “were really on point with The Surf Lodge,” says Bevan. “The materials Serena & Lily use in its current collection include whitewashed wood, wicker and caning. And Olivela does all sustainably sourced accessories.” The latter’s global finds, such as blue and white marble coasters and hand-woven bowls, are all available for purchase from in-room, with a percentage of proceeds going to help feed families in need.

Befitting a brand that launched a health and wellbeing-focused offshoot, The Surf Lodge Sanctuary, just a year prior, everything was done with wellness in mind.

Casper mattresses, Frette linens, and blackout curtains were employed to ensure restful sleep, and sustainability was key throughout. “Jayma does a great job of keeping The Surf Lodge plastic-free,” notes Bevan. “The furniture is wood, natural wicker, natural caning...everything in its natural form. And it’s quite sustainable, because it’s sourced within a 100-mile radius, and locally designed.”

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GALLERY FILE

Three curators with impeccable taste who bring immense talent and diverse rosters of artists to the Hamptons.

CURATORIAL GUIDING PRINCIPLE “Authenticity is the most important thing I’m looking for in an artist—that their works are true to their souls; they’re connected. There has to be that internal connection.”

AUSPICIOUS DEBUT “I curated my first art show when I was 20 years old; it featured Lola Schnabel, John Ross Rist, Angelbert Metoyer and Tin Ojeda, four artists who were all from very different walks of life. Seeing the results of that first show pushed me forward.”

THE NEXT WAVE “As a surfer, I was competing a lot in my amateur career, leading up to traveling to Australia to compete in the world qualifying series when I was 19. With poor results in both of the two starting events on the Australian leg, and surfing in some of the worst conditions, as I was yet to be a seeded competitor, I became uninspired and wanted to put myself on the other side where I would never lose; rather, I’d create the events that invited all types of talent. I started to get a glimpse of my gallery. I realized I never wanted to put myself in a situation where so much of my energy and time is dependent on judges’ decisions, or the conditions of the wave. There are so many different things that can affect my end result. I decided that I wanted to create the platform that would host the storyboard through the visions of all of the artists, and in creating that platform, there my energy would be directed.”

“A lot of artists relate to surfing, because they take similiar paths. The most important thing is the journey.”

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Meet art world wave maker TRIPOLI PATTERSON, the man behind Tripoli Gallery in Wainscott.

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A FAMILY AFFAIR “My brother [artist Yung Jake] has been making art since I can remember.

When my mom [Terry Patterson] was doing surf contests and directing the New York District for the Eastern Surfing Association, she’d have Jake do little drawings in the newsletters. I have a painting of Jake’s that he made when he was 4 years old. It’s very in sync with the cartoon he created for Cartoon Network.”

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE “Viewing art is one of the things that separates us from other species in the world. We’re living in a time where we’re pushed so much imagery and so much content by corporations with an agenda. Scenes on the news, or from Hollywood or advertising, have such a wide range of reasons they’re being shown to us, influencing us to do something. Artists don’t want you to do anything except get a glimpse into their minds and encourage you to maybe look into your own. We start learning our history through the different perspectives of all of the artists that we’ve been with and surrounded by. It becomes the true proof that our generation was here, and the ones before ours. Artists peel back the artificial skin that society lays on, and give us a glimpse underneath the surface to help and encourage us to look at something differently.”

THE POWER OF REPRESENTATION “I’m mixed. My mom’s white and my dad’s Black. The responsibility I have as a mixed person is to be a bridge and influence, and maintain a camaraderie between all races; being a role model to all my predecessors of all mixed races and exposing them to the arts and international artists that we work with. It’s always been something in the back of my mind, and something I have to remind myself about: How many Black artists am I

showing and representing? The same way I wouldn’t want to start off being a surf gallery, or a Black art [dealer] gallery, I want to develop the Tripoli Gallery as an unbiased one that’s not based on my color. You would never think of Tripoli Gallery as a Black gallery. It’s [just] an art gallery. Now that I’ve established the gallery, I have to make decisions about who I’m showing. An equal representation of female artists is extremely important to me, as well.

“But it’s definitely something I’m still learning and dealing with. Still wanting to have an open mind.

It’s something that’s very current right now. It’s tough too, because people can use it to manipulate their agendas. So they use this very loaded subject, and a lot of times the core point of using it is to get something else done.”

LIVING THE DREAM “Art reminds us to look within, look at things passing through our brains, and to remember to dream. Artists are dreamers and our dreams can come true. If they’re sincere and you put energy and work toward them, they will. My dream is to find a healthy balance between work and play; to have platforms and galleries around the world so I can continue to do this.

To mix cultures and bring people I grew up with here to Australia, for example, and vice versa. Opening up borders and increasing the cross-pollinations of the world, letting the conversation get a wider base. The wider the perspective can be on the topic of us, the better we understand ourselves. I want to widen the stage, and make it as big as I can. I’d love to have four surf trips a year. And also have galleries in all of these places, like the Hamptons, where the surf is next door—Australia, Tel Aviv, Kauai, Bali.... Anywhere I open a gallery, there has to be surf within an hour’s drive or less.”

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MAKING A SPLASH “Mary Heilmann helped me curate my current exhibition and she titled it ‘Six Hot and Glassy,’ a surf term that she remembers from the ’60s, and the show starts off with two works by Herbie Fletcher of painted photographs of Buzzy Trent and George Downing surfing Makaha, Hawaii, from his family archives. I’ve waited 15 years to do a surf show because I have always sort of had my two worlds separated so as to not get classified. A lot of artists relate to surfing, because they take similar paths. The most important thing is the journey of the mission. It’s not like there is this individual end goal; it’s one wave to the next.”

NEW HORIZONS “I had my gallery on Jobs Lane in Southampton for 10 years. My new landlord decided to build a commercial space with 18-foot ceilings, four huge garage doors, eight high windows for gorgeous natural light, and radiant heated floors: the ideal canvas for an art gallery. Maybe he was tapping into a frequency he got from his adolescent years when he was stretching canvases for Willem de Kooning in Springs. My godmother, Lisa de Kooning, helped me open the gallery on Jobs Lane, so I love that synchronicity. I wanted a bigger space. I wanted to do more and show bigger work, have something more connected to the pulse of the artist and less connected to the shoppers and buyers of a Main Street space. I wanted it to be a destination. A space where artists can really inspire and create. I want to do residencies here.

“This space is a stage for me to do whatever I want. The plywood walls make it a little bit more casual, more inviting. I want everyone to feel invited here.”

26 Ardsley Rd., Wainscott; tripoligallery .com —as told to Ray Rogers

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Mago, on far right, with gallery founder Richard Demato and gallery director Joi Jackson Perle

STREET CRED “I’m what you’d call an ‘outside insider’—without any formal art education, I was catapulted into the art world. I was born in NYC, and raised and educated in Colombia.

Magical realism is a real thing there, with writers and artists like Gabriel García Márquez and Fernando Botero.

Art is very, very rich there. Returning to New York, I worked in fashion, in production. At 17, I was a graffiti artist in NYC in the early ’90s scene, influenced by the club world. I’m an artist at heart, a trance avant-garde graffiti artist.”

GALLERY TENURE “When I was introduced to the collector Richard Demato, founder of RJD Gallery, which has an emphasis on magical realism, we clicked. I’ve been with the gallery for five years now. Our works are all over the world—the heads of banks, CEOs of Netflix and Uber, all of these powerful people, have a major collectorship.

They know they can get museumquality works from RJD Gallery.”

FALL FINDS “We picked up on a trend we call ‘Big Art, Small Canvas.’ This is our fifth year in a row of showcasing well-priced, diverse, small artworks in the fall and winter season—it’s a great way to appreciate a loved one, to give an everlasting gift of art, or to fill up small open spaces in your home, or build a collection. Think salon-style hanging— pair multiple techniques and mediums, from photography to oil painting. There’s a lot of magic to that. We travel the world and bring back little finds.”

contemporary surrealist; Suzy Smith, who is a painter in the American realist tradition. And our February show always celebrates Black History month—this is our 10th year.”

KEEPING ZEN “I’m a huge fan of body tapping yoga at Harlem Brain (harlembrain.com).”

HAMPTONS CALLING “I was at an artist-writer dinner about 20 years ago in the Hamptons, where I met other gentlemen artists and I thought, I could aspire to be them! The soil here is very rich in creativity. It nurtures creative souls.

In art history, the US has mid-century art as a real point of entry into the art world. And that all happened here on the East End, with artists like Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning in East Hampton, and Andy Warhol in Montauk. Coming here felt like a pivotal point in my life— somehow I knew that I would always have this connection to this land.”

2385 Main St., Bridgehampton; rjdgallery.com —as told to Ray Rogers

“The soil here is very rich in creativity.

It nurtures creative souls.”

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY “We are an international gallery, specializing in emerging to mid-career artists, and as a result there is a tremendous amount of diversity among our artists, who include Armando Valero, a Colombian magical realist and poet; Philip Smallwood, a Black American artist who paints watercolors on paper; Salvatore Alessi, an Italian 56

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Meet MAGO, gallery curator at Bridgehampton’s RJD Gallery, who brings a passion for magical realism to the East End.

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Meet JULIE KEYES, contemporary art connoisseur and owner of Keyes Gallery in Sag Harbor.

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EAST END ORIGINS “I was always a visual person. I came to Southampton College and found the fantastic art community with de Kooning, Pollock, Howard Kanovitz and Larry Rivers. I moved around and worked in Colorado and Boston.

But I always found this area perfect.

The landscape and seascape are unbelievable and the art is so sophisticated and glamorous. I came back with this huge fantasy about how fantastic Sag Harbor is—and it’s lived up to it.”

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS “I had a ceramics factory selling to Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, and wholesale is so nickeland-dime. I just wasn’t good at money.

The space had a gallery on the first floor, and the gallery was paying for the ceramics business. I curated for hotels, then we started doing shows.

The subtle and insignificant turns you’d never expect pushed me toward where I am now and solidified my business.

I flew by the seat of my pants. I did

this without a dollar, and there was a point where I was waitressing at night and working at the Sag Harbor gallery during the day.”

hot. Blues and yellows will turn it cold.

For example, a living room must have comfort, like a stuffed animal filled with ice cream!”

MOVING UP “We’re lucky to work with artists who are coming up. We’re constantly improving with ferocious self-editing.

Our forte is to build a collection that doubles in value. In terms of hotels, our first project was the Mandarin Oriental, then The Beverly Hills Hotel, and Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. We’re currently working on The Breakers Palm Beach.”

PRIORITIZING INCLUSIVITY “I’ve always been supported by good artists who have honored me with the opportunity to represent them. It’s one thing to sell work, and another to forward a career. Claude Lawrence is a great example of an artist of color that checks every box for collection. He’s a master at color, abstraction and has everything going for him. He’s good as a long-term financial decision to purchase his work. Kim Joon has great stuff; huge, wild 3-D photographs.”

“Our forte is to build a collection that doubles in value.”

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ART “I believe houses in the Hamptons should host the killers of the art world. You see what colors and styles people gravitate toward and the elements of their space. You need the ability to read a client. You must hit a home run in the first three selections to show that you ‘get them’.

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WELLNESS ESSENTIALS “I ride my horse every morning. I meditate. I walk my dogs. We have a ritual that’s very important. We have a garden and make lunch with our vegetables every day at the gallery.”

45 Main St., Sag Harbor, juliekeyesart.com —as told to Gabrielle Echevarrieta

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PURE PROPERTY

Keep that Hamptons magic going with perfect fall finds for year-round living.

BY NANCY KANE

Autumn may traditionally be off-season in Hamptons real estate, but there is nothing traditional about 2020, and the East End continues to swell with residents seeking respite from the city and beyond. It’s the perfect time to househunt: Fireplaces snap and crackle, the weather is divine and farm stands overflow with local bounty, welcoming prospective homeowners to enjoy the best of the season... and find that perfect property.

On scenic Cove Hollow Road in East Hampton, a house billed as a “dramatic mini-estate” awaits a lucky buyer.

Offered from Sotheby’s Keith Green and Ann Ciardullo, asking $4,495,000, the Jeff Rosen-built home is close to Georgica Beach and the Red Horse Market. An L-shaped layout wraps around a bluestone terrace and features 7 bedrooms, with the main bedroom offering vaulted ceilings and a sumptuous bath. A 10-foot-ceilinged lower level has a private gym, media room and a private enclave for guests. A gunite pool as well as outdoor fireplace, kitchen, bath and beautiful fountain make for outdoor living at its

A traditional style cottage with modern amenitites on Breese Lane in Southampton.

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Quogue’s 84 Dune Road has oceanfront views on an acre of pristine greenery.

Gwen Verdon, who starred in Damn Yankees, Chicago and Sweet Charity, got a stunner on the ocean in the village of Quogue, where she lived until 2000. It’s new to market, listed with Enzo Morabito of Douglas Elliman, asking $8,950,000. Originally built in 1870, the home was the Quogue Lifesaving Station until 1915. The 5-bedroom, 3-bath beauty has been renovated, with boat room and original flooring preserved—where the four-time Tony winner could have practiced her dance steps. On over an acre of oceanfront, it features a wraparound porch, raised deck seating, a detached bungalow, a rare expansive front lawn, gunite pool and a catwalk to the beach.

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finest. A rope swing sits on a hundred-year-old oak tree, awaiting a rider. Nothing says Hamptons more than this.

Southampton Village is undergoing a renaissance, and Breese Lane is one of the most charming streets—close to shops and restaurants as well as the famous beaches.

Mary Slattery of Corcoran brings to market a classic gem of a home at 80 Breese Lane. Asking $2,995,000, the shingled cottage-style traditional features 4 bedrooms and 3 renovated full bathrooms. A formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace was created with autumn evenings in mind, and the chef’s kitchen, complete with high-end appliances, allows for easy entertaining and the preparation of elaborate holiday meals. Central air and a gunite pool and outdoor shower complete the package.

Wainscott’s name comes from Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, which took place in Wainscott, Kent. Asking $5,995,000 and represented by Raphael Avigdorand Aleksandrina Penkova of Douglas Elliman, the charmer on Fernwood Drive is close to Main Street and quiet, pristine beaches. Seven bedrooms and 7½ baths, a stunning double-height great room and state-of-the-art kitchen make this a homemaker’s dream. The expansive layout features fireplaces, light-drenched rooms and a feeling of luxurious comfort. The lower level is finished with a home theater and gym, and the home office makes this the perfect retreat from the city.

“Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets” and Broadway legend

One of seven bedrooms at 105 Cove Hollow Road

Fernwood Drive’s double-height great room makes for the ultimate entertaining space.

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Marisa Hochberg, vice president of brand partnerships at The Surf Lodge Montauk and The Snow Lodge Aspen, shares her favorite pink accessories in support of Jennifer Miller Jewelry’s campaign for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

“Crafted from pure rose quartz, this roller promotes collagen production, improves circulation and allows for smooth serum application.”

Jade Roller Beauty rose quartz

by JRB, $68, available at dermstore.com

“Designed to commemorate the strength of breast cancer survivors, the two interlocking hoops symbolize the unbreakable bonds of love.

This October, 20 percent of the 2020 Hope Hoop’s purchase price will be donated to the BCRF.” 2020 Hope Hoop earring, $65, Jennifer Miller Jewelry; jennifermillerjewelry.com

Courtesy of Marisa Hochberg

“This bag’s size, color and effortless cross-body strap design make for a perfect fall staple.”

The mini pouch, $1,490, Bottega Veneta; bottegaveneta.com

“Containing 24k gold and damask rose, this face mask works to both illuminate and calm skin for a party-ready glow.” Rose gold brightening facial treatment mask, $135, 111Skin; 111skin.com

“I feel it is my duty as the daughter of a research scientist to promote campaigns like BCRF, continuing my mom’s legacy and dream of one day finding a cure.”

“This engravable band designed for the Apple Watch features pink ceramic and caviar beading, with 20 percent of the purchase price from each bracelet sale benefiting BCRF.” LAGOS Smart Caviar Pink bracelet, from $1,095, LAGOS; lagos.com 61

“With matte and satin finishes, these lipsticks are inspired by the transition from fall to winter and echo the work of fine artists like Arduino Cantàfora and Jean Hélion.” Rogue Hermès limited edition lipstick, $72, Hermès; hermes.com

“These leggings are perfect for outdoor fall activities, home workouts or a casual look paired with an oversize sweater.” Ultra highrise extra long good times leggings, $98, Free People; freepeople.com

WEEKEND

IN GOOD HANDS Diligent hand-washing is a powerful defense against infectious disease.

These Purist-approved sanitizers also help care for the skin while keeping germs at bay, whether on the go or at home. BY GABRIELLE ECHEVARRIETA oil and chicory root nourish hands, while strong antibacterial properties eliminate 99.99 percent of germs.

Love Dirty uses a skin care-centric approach to its hand-sanitizing formula, adding antioxidants to repel free radicals and prebiotics to balance the skin’s microbiome, optimizing your body’s natural defense system. $13, lovedirty.com

JILL MARTIN’S POTION 54

Love Dirty’s chic Glamshell hand sanitizer is proudly cruelty free.

Ditch your harsh alcohol-scented sanitizer for Jill Martin’s Potion 54, containing the fragrance profile found in Martin’s perfume of the same name.

After applying, hints of vanilla, wood, bergamot and water lily linger on the skin. Safety was top priority when choosing the ingredient list, and it contains 70 percent ethyl alcohol, 10 percent more than the CDC’s guideline for hand hygiene. $24, for two bottles, available on qvc.com

HOME SANITIZER

JIVA APOHA’S VITALITY NO. 7 Jiva Apoha’s Vitality No. 7 is formulated to eliminate microbes without dehydrating the skin.

Following CDC guidelines for COVID-19 production, Vitality No. 7 hand sanitizer is comprised of pure grain alcohol, non-GMO vegetable glycerin, purified water and an invigorating medley of fennel, clove, peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary, lemon and oregano pure essential oils. This sanitizer’s lightweight amber bottle with an easy one-hand dispenser makes for a perfect to-go item: Pop it

LOVE DIRTY’S GLAMSHELL Packaged in a sleek spherical container, Love Dirty’s Glamshell hand sanitizer’s refillable design is an eco-forward approach to the common disposable dispenser. (Not that there’s anything common about this chic vessel—it looks like Tom Ford went into the hand-sanitizer business.)

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The Sanitizing Spray Bottle takes regular tap water and with a jolt of electricity turns it into its own sanitizing solution, aqueous ozone (O3, which is ozone dissolved in water). The natural disinfectant eliminates 99.9 percent of harmful pathogens within 30 seconds. Safe to use on hard, nonporous household surfaces, kids’ or pets’ toys and in high-traffic areas—including stainless steel kitchen and bathroom appliances—aqueous ozone also works as a deodorizing agent. The device has an LED light that indicates when the bottle needs to be charged. $199, o3waterworks.com

Courtesy of Love Dirty and @catnipandcarrots

O3WATERWORKS

in your purse or car console for quick cleansing while traveling, or after a grocery run. $23, jivaapoha.com

MASKS IN ACTION

Courtesy of Biden For President; @artistsbandtogether; Courtesy of GMHC; Courtesy of ShadowsAglow; Courtesy of Cantoneri; Courtesy of Pure Vida

They’re an essential tool to protect the health of ourselves and our community.

Each of these six face masks helps stop the spread, and benefits the most vulnerable among us through charitable donations. BY GABRIELLE ECHEVARRIETA

This Biden/Harris face covering is the ultimate declaration of the wearer’s beliefs and hopes for a better future.

Each face mask purchase is a donation to the Biden Victory Fund, aiding the Biden campaign in their battle to defeat Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election.

Biden/Harris Facemask, $20; store.joebiden.com

Show some love for your feline fur baby and those in need with this quirky patterned mask. One hundred percent of the sale price (minus fees, tax and shipping) will be split evenly among Be Fido’s Friend, CRISP-Chicagoland Rescue Intervention and Support Program, and St. Joseph’s Indian School, which serves Lakota (Sioux) children and their families.

Cats & kittens cotton face mask, $12; available through ShadowsAglow on Etsy

Renowned artists such as Jenny Holzer, Shepard Fairey and Luchita Hurtado have works that are featured for pro-democracy political action, urging Americans to exercise their right to vote. Each set of five bandannas benefits voter-activist groups Woke Vote, Rise and Mijente, a 501(c)(3) grassroots Latina activist collective. Artists Band Together bandannas, set of five, $175; available on eBay

Stay protected and demand racial justice. Twenty percent of proceeds for each mask—available in a number of styles featuring the BLM logo, power fist, and the “I Can’t Breathe” graphic—are donated to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Cotton Black Lives Matter face mask with filter pocket, $10; available through Cantoneri on Etsy 63

Support NYC’s most at-risk populations by sporting this sleek black mask, urging us to move through the world with acceptance and compassion. One hundred percent of proceeds benefit GMHC, a leading provider in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy, and will provide a week’s worth of meals or 50 face masks for a New Yorker in need. Black DYFH mask, $30; available at distanceyourselffromhate.org

These tropical-inspired masks fuse Pura Vida’s carefree beachy aesthetic with Vera Bradley’s timeless charm.

Available in cheery pink and vibrant blue hues, 5 percent of the purchase price from each mask purchase is donated to Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization that provides PPE and medical essentials to health care workers. Pura Vida x Vera Bradley face mask, $8; puravidabracelets.com

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GOOD FINDS

An elevated approach to consignment and home design, as told by Collette, owner and founder of Collette Luxury Home Consignment. BY GABRIELLE ECHEVARRIETA

Collette Home in Bridgehampton carries a variety of eclectic furniture and interior decor from designer brands.

An antique French carved wood mirror available at Collette Home.

PURIST: What is Collette’s origin story, and how has the store evolved since then?

COLLETTE: Collette was an idea I had 20 years ago, to bring second-hand and consignment to a new level. I wanted something more desirable than a thrift concept. I’d just come from the city, where I was modeling and working in real estate. I was having a baby, and wanted a career in a field that I loved. I first opened a store in Southampton focused on fashion. My very first customer—she bought a red puffer jacket out of the window—was Carolina Herrera. After that, I swore all the Southampton ladies would

come in to buy and eventually they did, because it was a well-curated, super-clean boutique. We once had a children’s store called Petite Collette, and currently have a high-end home consignment store on Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton, Collette’s Basement for discount fashion consignment in Southampton, a luxury fashion consignment store, and an outlet of our furniture store, both in the Bridgehampton Commons mall.

PURIST: How does the Collette Home experience go beyond the typical consignment store?

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Luxury heels by Brunello Cucinelli and Swarovski crystal bowl at a recent Collette Home trunk show.

Courtesy of Collette Consignment

Collette is affectionately known as the ‘Queen of Consignment’ on the East End.

Courtesy of Collette Consignment

in both fashion and home. It’s a place for people to sell their stuff and discover new pieces, which is unique here, and people in our community bring in a lot of interesting things; items from beautiful homes and things people have picked up in their travels.

We get a lot from other countries that we otherwise wouldn’t have been exposed to. We’ve had everything from authentic samurai swords, a weather barometer from the 1800s, rare paintings from Jean-Michel Basquiat, and of course the crème de la crème of handbags. I have a box truck where I can pick up the items you’d like to sell directly from your house and bring them to the store.

I evaluate how much I believe I can sell an item for. We usually split 50/50, and we can also do store credit if you shop with us a lot, something people affectionately call “colletting.”

PURIST: What home design services does Collette Home offer?

C: I do a lot of interior styling. I work with what you currently have and play with pieces without plunging into a complicated, expensive decorating job. A lot of times, you just need a little tweak and for someone with fresh eyes to come in and say, “That would look amazing over there.”

Depending on what you need, I can help you buy things from my own store or go shopping for you. That became a popular service during COVID, because you can stay home while I’m out doing it all. I do about 12 house calls a week, seeing what people would like to sell and what new pieces would fit well in their space. I also do some personal styling and closet organization.

PURIST: How has the Hamptons real estate boom affected your business?

C: Our population here has gone berserk since COVID. We’ve had a lot of new action. School attendance is going up. I’ve been here for 20 years

Interiors by Collette offers home styling, interior decorating and property management.

doing business, and usually have this doom-and-gloom feeling on Labor Day that it’s about to be a ghost town in winter. Since COVID, home has become everything to everybody.

People are toning down the need to buy designer clothes, and now have the desire to revamp their home. A lot of people are too busy with their lives and homeschooling to spend time looking and browsing. Our hands-on experience makes it more convenient to buy something and take it home that day.

PURIST: You also offer estate sales.

Walk us through how these work.

C: Estate sales are a great way for people to clear out a whole house full of inventory. It’s done in one weekend, then the leftover items can go to charities—like Angela’s House, which serves children with disabilities—or sold in my store in a consignment arrangement. VIP customers from our mailing list can come the night before the public sale starts for a presale, which is a fun experience with refreshments and light bites. We did an estate sale for handbag designer Judith Leiber, and people flocked there just to be in her environment. It 65

was special because buyers could say they owned something from Judith’s house. You pay a lot less at an estate sale than you would in stores.

PURIST: In what ways do Collette Home’s business practices promote sustainability?

C: We’re an eco-chic business that’s focused on giving back and not producing more. We’re reusing and repurposing, with a stunning, wellmerchandised store experience that’s nothing less than Bergdorf Goodman.

I want all the stuff I take in to be in a beautiful environment, so that is what I have created with Collette. We operate under a circular economy, which supports a sustainable lifestyle.

Circularity is one of the ways to make consumers aware that we need to take a more eco-encompassing, integrative and restorative path.

Collette Home, 2231 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton; Collette Furniture Annex and Designer Clothing, Bridgehampton Commons, 2044 Montauk Hwy.; Collette’s Basement Discount Fashion Consignment, 10 Main St., Southampton. colletteconsignment.com @collettelifestyle

WEEKEND

EDITOR’S PICKS

Purist founder Cristina Cuomo shares best practices for healthy sleep hygiene and more.

“Cold-pressed juices and fresh nut milks—what more does one need to stay healthy?” Nama cold press juicer, Vitality 5800, $399, Nama, shop.namawell.com

“This heated mat contains gemstones to help alleviate pain, stiffness and fatigue.”

Heated stone far infrared mat, InfraMat Pro, $849, HealthyLine, healthyline.com

A cherished fall pastime to tire me out is an invigorating bike ride in Central Park.

“Walking is the best way to motivate the metabolism, offset the aging process and bring on restful sleep. I love these sustainable flats from AERA.” Audrey flat, $345, AERA, aeranewyork.com

“These are my favorite ways to get a good night’s sleep—from exercise ideas to healthier food choices.”

“This trio of chemicalfree hair products from Innersense includes a gentle shampoo, conditioner and leave-in treatment for effortless self-care.”

Pure trio collection, $84, Innersense Organic Beauty, innersensebeauty.com

“This whitening toothpaste has natural sleep aids like hempseed oil, valerian, chamomile and melatonin to soothe the senses.”

Relax whitening toothpaste | Hemp, $28, Supersmile, supersmile.com

“This sleep mask is washable hypoallergenic silk.

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Grand-Scale Full-Floor Residence

Madeline Hult Elghanayan Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

1067 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Fl | $7,400,000

O 212.418.2028 M 917.748.0152 mhult@elliman.com

10-room residence with 4-5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, an expansive double-living room, library, formal

Lauren Muss

dining room, high ceilings, 3 wood-burning

Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker

fireplaces, and over 45ft of frontage overlooking

O 212.350.8000 M 917.509.7777 lmuss@elliman.com

Central Park. elliman.com | Web# 4443516

575 MADISON AVENUE, NY, NY 10022. 212.891.7000 © 2020 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

Close to Town and Beach Wainscott South 1 Fernwood Road, Wainscott $5,995,000 | 7 BR, 7 BA, 2 HALF BA elliman.com | Web# H353239 Sited on 1 acre of beautifully landscaped grounds, moments from Wainscott Main Street and famed ocean beaches, sits this breath of fresh architecture, filled with light and unique indoor and outdoor spaces.

Ideal Central Location Bridgehampton 216 Millstone Road, Bridgehampton $3,495,000 | 4 BR, 5 BA elliman.com | Web# H354320 Drive up to a gated driveway to find this custombuilt, perfectly situated smart home fully gated and secure property backing to the Southampton Polo Club. Zen-like backyard with heated gunite pool.

Raphael Avigdor Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker O 631.204.2740 | M 917.991.1077 raphael.avigdor@elliman.com

Aleksandrina Penkova Lic. R.E. Salesperson O 631.204.2742 | M 631.871.9353 aleksandrina.penkova@elliman.com

2488 MAIN ST, P.O. BOX 1251, BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY 11932. 631.537.5900 © 2020 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

FOO D I S M E D I C I N E

Photo credit here.

With local pears, mint sprigs and radishes, a fall feast awaits.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PETER SOM

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FALL BANQUET Fashionable foodie and celebrated designer Peter Som, Purist’s new contributing editor, presents his recipes for three must-try dishes filled with local, seasonal bounty—perfect plates for family sharing during at-home screenings of the Hamptons International Film Festival.

Peter Som

Bursting with local flavor: eggplant from Amber Waves, tomatoes from Harry’s

Baked Feta With Fairy Tale Eggplant and Gochujang Sungold Tomatoes There is nothing more satisfying and simple than throwing a bunch of delicious things on a sheet pan, giving the whole thing a good glug of olive oil and letting the oven do its magic.

When hot out of the oven, feta becomes mellow and creamy, the perfect foil for tender eggplant. And there’s the subtle spicy-sweet kick of gochujang-laced cherry tomatoes that create their own sauce when they burst. This tray bake falls somewhere in the lunch, snack, appetizer realm—really, it’s great for any time of day and perfect for Netflix or HIFF movie night.

Make sure to eat it soon after you take it out of the oven and definitely with the best crusty baguette you can find.

Fairy Tale eggplant: Amber Waves Sungold tomatoes: Harry’s, Fairview Farm at Mecox Sea salt: Amagansett Sea Salt Co. Baguette: Carissa’s SERVES 4-6

Peter Som

INGREDIENTS: 1 pint Sungold cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons gochujang Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 pounds fairy tale eggplant, cut in half lengthwise 8 ounces feta, cut into ½-inch slabs 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons za’atar, divided Flat-leaf parsley, for garnish Sea salt, for finishing INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. In a medium bowl, toss tomatoes with gochujang, salt and pepper until evenly coated.

3. On a quarter-size baking sheet, arrange coated tomatoes around feta and eggplant and drizzle all with olive oil. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon za’atar. Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes or until tomatoes are blistered and feta is browned.

4. Garnish with flat-leaf parsley, remaining za’atar and sea salt. Serve with crusty baguette.

Melted feta is the perfect foil for tender eggplant.

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Umamifilled sauteed mushrooms on a crust flecked with black tea

Miso Mushroom Galette With Black Tea Crust, Sigit Reserve, Thyme Oil Fall means comfort food— and nothing says comfort food more than baking.

This savory galette will fill your kitchen with those autumnal aromas that’ll make you want to curl up in a blanket on the couch with a cup of tea. Umami-filled sauteed mushrooms get a bigger boost from miso, while the flaky, buttery crust is flecked with black tea for a subtle herbaceous note.

Oh, and you can’t forget the layer of creamy ricotta and Mecox Bay Dairy Sigit Reserve cheese underneath

cubes 1 teaspoon black tea leaves ¼ teaspoon salt 1∕3 cup ice water Filling 1 cup ricotta ½ cup grated Sigit Reserve, plus more for garnish ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons white miso 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon EVOO ½ cup shallots, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1½ pounds mixed mushrooms, cut into large pieces 1∕3 cup sake (or white wine) 1 tablespoon thyme leaves ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon milk

it all. The best part about a galette is its casual rustic charm, ideal for a lunch or dinner along with a salad.

But you know what? For breakfast with an egg on top? I’ll fall for that.

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. To make the dough, put

the flour, butter, black tea leaves and salt in a food processor and process for 5 seconds; the butter should still be in pieces. Add the ice water and process for 5 seconds longer, just until the dough comes together; the butter should still be visible.

2. Remove the dough from the processor and invert it onto a large floured sheet of nonstick parchment.

With your hands, form into a round disk approximately 1 inch thick. Sprinkle with flour and place a second parchment on top. Roll out the dough into a 16-inch

Mushrooms: Open Minded Organics Sigit Reserve: Mecox Bay Dairy Shallots and garlic: Pike Farms Honey: Sag Harbor Honey Sea salt: Amagansett Sea Salt Co. INGREDIENTS:

Crust 1½ cups all-purpose flour, plus one tablespoon 1½ sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch 72

round, approximately 1∕16 - to 1∕8 -inch thick.

3. Transfer dough, still between the parchment, onto a sheet pan and place in fridge to chill until firm, about 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400°.

4. While dough is chilling, make the filling. In a small bowl, combine both cheeses, salt and pepper and honey; set aside.

5. In a large nonstick pan over medium heat, add miso, butter and olive oil and stir until combined.

Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender, approximately 1-2 minutes.

Turn heat to high and add mushrooms; saute for 2 minutes. Add sake, thyme and pepper, and continue to saute until liquid is gone.

Mushrooms should be al dente (they’ll continue to cook in the oven). Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl and set aside or in fridge to cool.

6. To assemble, remove dough from fridge and peel off top layer of parchment.

Evenly spread cheese mixture on dough, leaving a 1½-inch border. Mound mushrooms on cheese mixture and fold dough edge up over the mushrooms. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk and brush on the border of the dough.

7. Place in oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Remove from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes.

Before serving, sprinkle top with Sigit Reserve and sea salt.

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Shaved Cauliflower Salad With Brown Butter Farro, Pear and Walnut Mint Pesto Vinaigrette

Early fall in the Hamptons is one of my favorite times of year. The sun is still brilliant and bright, the flowers are in bloom, but there’s a touch of chill in the air that hearkens to cooler, cozier months ahead. This salad has equal amounts of both—the hearty fall comfort of farro, and the fresh summery crunch of thinly sliced vegetables.

The brown butter (I mean, who doesn’t love some brown butter?) is so

satisfyingly simple to make yet the result is so perfectly luxurious, while the vinaigrette is herbaceous, bright and fresh. What’s even better, this dish easily feeds a crowd and is super-versatile—add some feta or shards of Parmesan, mix in arugula or kale, and for sure match it with any protein like roast chicken or salmon for a simple two-dish dinner.

It’s a perfect way to celebrate the season.

Cauliflower: Serene Green Mint and purple radish: Amber Waves SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 cup farro 2 cups vegetable broth 1½ teaspoons kosher salt 4 tablespoons butter 3-4 purple radishes, thinly sliced on a mandoline 12 ounces cauliflower florets, thinly sliced on a mandoline 1 Bosc pear, thinly sliced on a mandoline Sea salt, for finishing

Walnut Mint Pesto Vinaigrette

Cauliflower salad combines early fall heartiness with summery crunch.

1 cup mint leaves 1 cup parsley leaves ½ cup toasted walnuts 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon kosher salt Ground black pepper ½ cup EVOO

Peter Som

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In a medium saucepan, combine farro, vegetable broth and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and let cook, stirring occasionally, until farro is tender—about 30 minutes—and drain.

2. In the meantime, make the vinaigrette: In a food processor, add mint, parsley, walnuts, vinegar, lemon juice and zest and salt and pepper and pulse until combined. With motor running, stream in olive oil and continue to blend until smooth.

3. For the brown butter, in a skillet over medium heat, add butter and melt, until butter turns golden—about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Transfer drained farro to a large serving bowl and add brown butter. Stir to combine.

Add cauliflower, radishes and pear with vinaigrette and stir to combine. Finish with sea salt.

Check out petersom.com for more delicious recipes.

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PERFECT STORM

Meet a new, naturally flavored, adaptogen-enhanced, sustainable sparkling water.

BY JIM SERVIN

Napeague Bay. (“I’m excited about kitesurfing this month,” McCabe says. “The wind is always a lot better in October.”)

Each of Free Rain’s three 12-ounce flavors, bolstered with adaptogens and anti-stress herbs, targets specific mind-body needs throughout day and night. Free Rain’s “energy” drink, in delicious, not-too-sweet cherry, has 330 mg of Siberian ginseng; “focus,” a blood orange beverage, contains 140 mg of ashwagandha (also known as Indian ginseng); “calm” pairs 225 mg of passion flower with blackberry. “More people understand the power of plant-based ingredients,” McCabe says. “I only see this continuing in the years to come.”

But to succeed in the crowded beverage field, McCabe notes, wellness benefits have to be built into a product which above all, tastes good. “We tried to make the flavors accessible, but also interesting enough that you will take a sip and continue to drink it,” he says. McCabe also oversaw the product’s stylish eco-friendly packaging, choosing a tin can with an easily removable, perforated label “to make the can totally recyclable.” Sweetening its sustainability, Free Rain has teamed up with 1% For the Planet, a collective of businesses and individuals who donate at least 1 percent of their annual sales to help support environmental nonprofits. drinkfreerain.com

When conceiving of Free Rain, a superpowered new flavored water, Colin McCabe wasn’t thinking flat and still, more bold and bubbly. “There’s a part of me that equates sparkling water with a more elevated experience. It just seems more exciting,” he says. “I first thought of Free Rain while I was training for an Ironman triathlon, and I decided to give up alcohol. I was undertaking all these physical activities, while also having a full business life and a family life—alcohol was not fitting into that equation. In the absence of alcohol, I was left with sparkling water and club soda, and I wanted more.”

The 45-year-old father of two (a 12-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter) recognized a business opportunity, much as he had in 2001 as a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, when he and best friend Tony Shure founded and launched the Chopt salad franchise. While continuing as president of Chopt and overseeing more than 60 locations, McCabe flexed his entrepreneurial muscles, tuned up his taste buds and created Free Rain, a name, he says, that references the “vast amount of movement, potential and activity afforded by nature.”

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Ginseng and passion flower are among the beneficial adaptogens found in Free Rain water.

MILKING IT

Tulo Mlk provides a delicious take on nut beverages, made and delivered on the East End. Founder Laura Hopkins gives Purist the delicious scoop. BY CRISTINA CUOMO CRISTINA CUOMO: Tulo Mlk is now a full-time milk delivery company in the Hamptons. What freshly pressed milks are you delivering, and how far is your reach?

LAURA HOPKINS: Our current milk options are vanilla bean almond (sweetened with dates or unsweetened), coconut-cashew and tiger nut. We used to be based in Soho, but since closing our brick and mortar due to COVID-19, we relocated out east and now deliver from Southampton to Montauk.

I spent a lot of time playing around with different nut combinations. We tried both cashew and coconut on their own, and they weren’t huge sellers. One day I decided to combine them, and violà! We add a dash of cinnamon as well, which makes it very warming. For the almond, I was inspired by my childhood favorite, Breyers vanilla bean ice cream. When you can see all the black specks from the fresh vanilla, something about it just feels very decadent.

CC: What are the clean ingredients that you include?

LH: I strongly believe that less is more. The average, store-bought vegan milk is packed with gums and preservatives. These not only make for an unnatural consistency, but can also be very damaging to your gut health. We source only organic nuts, and when it comes to our recipes, we keep it simple with minimal ingredients and no refined sugars.

Laura Hopkins hand-making Tulo Mlk

CC: What are the vegan, gluten-free and Paleo bites you also offer?

LH: Our current offerings are Monty’s cashew cream cheese, Keayk seasonal muffin dough, Ingrained granola, Matchaful ceremonial-grade matcha, and the best GF Paleo bagels by The Pagel. Everything we sell has minimal ingredients, no additives, gums or refined sugars, and we work with predominantly female-owned small businesses.

CC: Why did you pick these nuts specifically? What are the benefits of almond, cashew and tiger nuts?

LH: Almond is a crowd favorite. Cashews are a great source of healthy fats, and our coconut/cashew milk steams beautifully in lattes. Tiger nut is definitely the favorite ingredient we use. First, they aren’t a nut, but a root vegetable that can be found in Niger, Africa. They are packed with prebiotic fiber, and most importantly, are extremely sustainable. These grow like a weed and require little water to flourish. The growing of these also provides jobs for many people in the community each harvesting season. Not to mention, they are naturally sweet in the middle! So, using just tiger nuts and filtered water, we can create a sweet, creamy milk.

Courtesy of Tulo Mlk

CC: For those who are lactose intolerant, what recipes work well with nut milks?

LH: I love using the coconut-cashew in curries. They’re great in smoothies, soups for added creaminess, and pretty much every dessert.

CC: Having grown up in Australia, what was your favorite milk memory, or a memory of how you started on the path to good health?

LH: I think the biggest influence food in Sydney had on me is how bright and colorful all of it is. You are always eating the rainbow (colorful food equals a great variety of nutrients). Australian cafes in New York have become extremely popular in recent years, and I think it has a lot to do with how fresh and beautiful these common dishes are. Aussies have some great lifestyle habits as well—not wearing shoes being one of my favorites. In my small beach town in Sydney, the “no shirts, no shoes, no service” rule simply does not exist. You pretty much live barefoot.

Sometimes it is nice not having anything separating our feet and the Earth. tulomlk.com

CC: Flavor is important to you. How did you come up with the combinations of coconut and cashew milks, and almond milk with vanilla bean? Which is your favorite?

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F E AT U R E S “The world is designed in a way that distracts us constantly. But taking a beat to pause, to notice where you are, and take a real deep breath is essential.”

—SIENNA MILLER

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After nearly two decades of starring in films and plays, with a side of It Girl fame, actress Sienna Miller has been steadily evolving into an actress of acclaim. In her new indie, Wander Darkly, which makes its East Coast premiere at this year’s Hamptons International Film Festival, she delivers her most riveting and anguished performance yet, as a woman trapped in purgatory. Miller talks with Purist founder Cristina Cuomo about staying healthy in mind and body during and after the limbo of lockdown, life as a working mother, and digging deep for her most challenging role.

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As a couple, to be able to go back and spend time in the moments where you made turns that led to some form of destruction. That’s the thing that got me, and the thing I find intriguing about the human experience—that, to me, is love. All of the different shapes that it comes in. I just felt like having been through relationships at the ages that I have, and the idea of being able to go back and analyze them, which is something I do personally, having the experience on film drew me to it. The confusion state made it more complex from an acting perspective.

Because she doesn’t know what she’s experiencing.

And Diego doesn’t really either; we just have to jump.

But I think it works.

Cristina Cuomo: First of all, your film, Wander Darkly, is fantastic. What was the hardest part about playing a role where you’re in purgatory, stuck in time?

Sienna Miller: Being in the space of that kind of grief and disillusionment affected me in ways nothing else has really come close to. It’s an uncomfortable, almost torturous place to be in. From an emotional perspective, that was complicated. From a practical perspective, the shifts in time were technically really complicated. It was surreal to be in one moment, and then reflecting on it from a future point of view. I had to be present, and then reflect on being present. Sorry, my child just started crying.

CC: Are you homeschooling?

SM: No, but it’s that witching hour. Give me one second.

CC: How was it working with Diego?

SM: He’s heaven. We’ve known each other for a very long time. He’s about the most gregarious, charming, talented, sweet person you’ll ever come across. It required real trust, because it was confusing artistically, as a piece. We were lost a lot of the time. It was invaluable having someone you could rely on. And he’s good at those things, as a man and an actor.

CC: I have three of them, so I empathize. I literally move around from room to room all day. I was really happy to see a female director and writer, Tara Miele, by the way, directing this film. What was it like working with her?

SM: She’s amazing. The story is really personal to her. She suffered a concussion from a car accident. The story was born out of that experience—because it was personal, it felt like there was a real beating heart behind it. The producer was a female; the director of photography was a female. It was one of the nicer gender-balanced environments I’d ever worked in. The world is really shifting, but it was still a total novelty to be surrounded by women telling this story. It’s something I would love to continue experiencing.

CC: What do you think happens when we die?

SM: Oh god! That’s a very profound question. I’m not sure. I definitely like to spend time in the space where I’ve come to be comfortable with it, but I don’t want to have too many other messages as well, because I think it might encourage you to waste the time you do have. I like to believe there’s something beyond this existence, but I also like to look at science and appreciate the moments we have while we’re here as best we can.

CC: How did you prepare for this role, especially one that is forged in the real-life tragedy of someone who thinks they’re dead? That must have been tough.

SM: We spent about two weeks rehearsing, which is again a real anomaly, so we had a lot of conversations about the effects of trauma on one’s experience of the world. A lot of the work I tend to do on roles is quite internal. I’ve always sat with the material and let it permeate and percolate and kind of grow. I never really have the words to describe what that is. I’ll break down a script, and figure out the arcs and the beats, but this character is in such a confused state that my memory of doing it is really confusing. But I had (co-star) Diego Luna to lean on and I had Tara— anything I needed, she was available.

CC: Is there a role you haven’t taken on that you’d like to?

SM: I starred in Cabaret on Broadway. I got to sing and dance every single night, and it was about the happiest I’ve ever been. Having been someone who was not a fan of musicals at all and found them cringe-y, now I’m obsessed with anything that involves singing and dancing.

I hope that manifests into something that’s really camp, and also with a bit of glamour. I’ve done a lot of grief. I think I’m ready for something more fun and lighthearted.

CC: Would you say this is one of your more challenging roles?

SM: I’ve definitely done subject matter that was complicated, but as a piece, this was the most challenging. It felt heavy in a way it needed to be, but I found it tiring. I was happy to see it at Sundance. I was really proud of it coming all together in the way it did. I’m proud that we all met each other and trusted each other

CC: At the heart of it, this film is a love story. What did you learn about the intricacies of love through the trauma and resentment your character experiences?

SM: The idea of being able to go back in time and analyze a relationship from its conception to its ending.

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“Having been through relationships at the ages that I have, the idea of being able to go back and analyze them—which is something I do personally—having the experience on film drew me to it.”

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Sienna Miller’s wellness routine includes meditation, yoga and acupuncture.

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Miller takes time to enjoy the present moment, benefitting both mind and body.

SM: I’ve always been drawn to homeopathy and acupuncture. The philosophy behind it makes sense to me. Not to stick a Band-Aid on something, but get to the root of it and heal yourself from the inside out. My great friend Kate Young saw Frank Lipman in New York, so I started seeing him for acupuncture. He’s South African, and my mother is South African, so there’s this great familial connection with him. People have their own opinions about homeopathy, but for me there’s no magic pill that you can take to fix your constitution. I believe in it.

That’s not to say I don’t get immunized, or get antibiotics when I need to, but I do feel like the balance really works for me.

and it turned out in the way Tara said it would.

CC: Speaking of challenging roles, what’s the hardest part of being a working mom?

SM: Like for anybody in any job, it’s complicated when you have kids. You make it work. I’ve tried to organize my work around her breaks. So I’m in London now because I had something in June, July and August. That got pushed because of COVID, but we’re here now for the school year.

You have to be flexible and adapt to make a living, and also give your child some sense of stability. But I think in the aftermath of this crazy time, it’s not bad to be home and surrounded by family and cousins and grandparents who have that support system in this place.

CC: Right. The Eastern and the Western. Do you have any immune-building suggestions in the homeopathic arena?

SM: Everybody said to take vitamin D at this moment, and resveratrol is good. And if you’re getting enough fruits

CC: I wanted to mention we have a friend in common: Dr. Frank Lipman, who is one of our contributing writers.

What role does holistic health play in your life?

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CC: What is one thing you do every day to stay mindful?

SM: I meditate once a day. I wish it were twice. Also, those moments where you reach for your phone while in a cab...I try not to do that. I try and stare out the window and just be present as much as possible. I think the world is designed in a way that distracts us constantly. But taking a beat to pause, to notice where you are, to take a real deep breath is essential.

CC: Do you have a favorite poem, proverb or book?

SM: I read Stoner by John Williams over lockdown. It was one of the most sublime books I’ve read in a long time. I’m about to start a philosophy course. I’ve got a bag full of the most dense literature from Nietzsche to Heidegger to Kant.

I want to start cultivating some form of self-education.

I love literature and poetry and all sorts of things.

CC: Do you have a motto you live by? Something you share with your daughter?

SM: I think success can be valued in many different ways.

Family and happiness is the priority. Making time to do it. I read Untamed, a memoir by Glennon Doyle. I recommend it, especially for women. It’s really brave and insightful. She said to her daughter, ‘We can do hard things. We need to remember that when things get hard, we’re good at doing hard things.’

CC: I love that. I know you stress the importance of a clean beauty regimen. What has been your clean beauty secret?

SM: It’s kind of an annoying philosophy, but if you’re happy and take care of your mental well-being, it will reflect in a beautiful way physically. There’s all the tips and tricks you can try with makeup and all that, but your state of mind will reflect back.

and vegetables, you’re probably good. I don’t get too obsessive about that stuff.

CC: And being in love.

SM: Everyone looks amazing when they’re in love.

CC: I know yoga runs in your blood because your mom was a yoga teacher, among other things. Do you have a fitness routine?

SM: I’m not too religious about that, either. I do yoga twice a week. During lockdown, I’ve been doing 10-minute workouts on Zoom—10-minute arms, 10-minute abs—which are kind of amazing.

CC: What do you treasure most?

SM: My family and my doggies. We live in a menagerie with two cats and two dogs and a hamster. It’s kind of a crazy house.

CC: Did you adopt them?

SM: Yes. All but the hamster, who we got from Petco years ago. But he’s still alive!

CC: You were born in New York. What’s your fondest memory of the city?

SM: I moved to London when I was 18 months old, but I’ve always gone back and forth. I miss New York so much since I moved back to London four years ago. I miss the freedom of the city. There’s real magic. New York is my love.

I love every single thing about it. I could cry.

CC: Thank you and congratulations on this important film.

SM: Right moment for it, right? That state of mind is our state of mind right now.

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BEST OF THE FEST Hailed for its commitment to diversity and showcasing top new talent and inspired storytelling, the 28th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival marks the first time moviegoers will be viewing from their home screens or drive-ins on the East End. But from opening night film With Drawn Arms to Regina King’s directorial debut, One Night In Miami..., on closing night, the bar is set high once again. On the following pages, find all the need-to-know details of this year’s fest.

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THE BUZZY ACTRESS DISCUSSES HER ROLE IN NINE DAYS

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TALKING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE NEW HARRY CHAPIN DOC, WHEN IN DOUBT, DO SOMETHING

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IN CONVERSATION WITH DIRECTOR MISCHA RICHTER AND ACTRESS EMILY MORTIMER

92 THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS

SNIFFING OUT CINEMATIC GOLD

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THE POWERFUL DOC ABOUT TOMMIE SMITH’S OLYMPIC PROTEST GESTURE

95 I AM GRETA SHINING A LIGHT ON THE CLIMATE CHANGE CRUSADER

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Zazie Beetz may not be a household name, but she had an impressive turn in Joker, where she played Joaquin Phoenix’s neighbor whose fate sparked debate online and off. Before Joker, she was Domino in Deadpool 2 and starred as Van, Donald Glover’s girlfriend and his child’s mother, in the well-regarded TV series Atlanta, for which she received an Emmy nomination for her nuanced depiction of a young Black woman coping with modern-day challenges of race, motherhood and relationships. The 29-year-old rising star lives in New York, but she’s currently in Santa Fe, New Mexico, through December, while she shoots the highly anticipated Western The Harder They Fall with Idris Elba and Academy Award winner Regina King.

But we don’t have to wait till Netflix releases The Harder They Fall to delight in Beetz on-screen. Busy Beetz (her name is pronounced zah-see bates) is one of the stars of the intriguing Nine Days, which has its East Coast premiere at the Hamptons International Film Festival. The buzz meter hit high for this sci-fi allegory when it debuted earlier this year at Sundance, where it won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting

Beetz declares her dedication to climate justice through her IGTV show, Zazie Talks Climate!

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Buzzy actress Zazie Beetz is out of this world in Nine Days. BY CONSTANCE C.R. WHITE

Recently, Beetz joined the hordes of digital communicators who’ve gone online amid the COVID lockdown to share knowledge and what’s on their mind. Beetz and Rysdahl created an IGTV show called Zazie Talks Climate!

“We thought about how to do our part leading up to the elections,” says Beetz. “We wanted it to be our own thing.” So pardon the lack of production values, she adds, with a soft chuckle and a humility that is frequently evident in her conversation.

On Zazie Talks Climate!, Beetz’s demeanor is simultaneously earthy and ethereal. With her wide smile and creatively glamorous hairdos and headwraps, she’s a compelling host as she talks with environmental experts about topics like ocean acidity, rent reform and gaslighter oil companies.

The day I spoke with Beetz, she had two interviews lined up for the show, which she produces with Rysdahl, her partner of six years. He’s the reason she initially became so enamored with the topic of climate change, she says.

The issue of saving the environment is a lived one for the actress, whether she is producing homemade body butter or exhorting others to buy peanut butter in a reusable glass jar.

“If we don’t act, my generation might be the last generation to be living on an Earth that still feels plentiful and safe,” says Beetz. “We all have to take another moment to think about the choices we’re making. Do we all really need to buy that water in a bottle?”

Now that she’s engaged, Beetz would love to get married and be a mother, she says, but she’s OK waiting. In another life she might have been a midwife or doula. When she graduated from Skidmore College (with a French major and with much involvement in the theater community), a role in international women’s rights advocacy was—and still is— appealing. Yet she knew from a young age that she wanted to explore acting.

“My whole upbringing was really doing theater,” she says of her childhood spent in Germany and America.

With a German father and an American mother, she speaks German, too.

When it was time to choose post-secondary education, “I knew I didn’t want to go to a conservatory,” says Beetz.

Instead, she found herself attracted to Skidmore’s aphorism “Creative thought matters.” It’s a mindset that applies to all aspects of one’s life, she explains.

Come 2021 with the release of Nine Days and The Harder They Fall—which will sport an all-Black cast—it will be clear that creative thought matters more than ever in her brightening career.

Nine Days will screen at the East Hampton Drive-In on October 12 at 7PM, and is available for virtual screenings on October 12 at 3PM and October 14 at 7PM.

In Nine Days, Zazie Beetz plays Emma, a soul stuck in limbo competing for a chance to be born on Earth.

Award. In Nine Days, a mysterious arbiter must choose one unborn soul to come to life on Earth. Sony Pictures Classics picked up the film, set for wide release in theaters in 2021.

“I really love this movie,” says Beetz, who stars opposite Winston Duke (M’Baku in Black Panther) as Emma, a freespirited soul who is fighting to live and poses a challenge to Will’s (Duke) way of being. “This is a film that exists in a spiritual realm and explores the value of life. I have never had to explore a character like mine before.”

For Beetz, it prompted a philosophical journey, an exploration of joy and pain, and future thinking. “Emma is a personality whose essence is based in discovery and living in the moment,” she explains. “It reminded me that I should really engage with the world in this way. Joy exists in the moment that it exists, and why not throw my whole self into it?”

Also in the film, written and directed by Edson Oda, are Bill Skarsgård and actor-producer David Rysdahl, who is engaged to Beetz. “We coincidentally ended up working on it together,” she says.

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A new doc shines a light on “Cat’s in the Cradle” singer-songwriter Harry Chapin’s drive to feed the needy. BY STEVE GARBARINO

Harry Chapin, whose first gold record was 1972’s “Taxi”

Know it or not, the country needed him. What would so many homeless causes do without his bushy-headed, boyish joie de vivre to keep them active and driven, catapult them further, particularly in this time of need?

Yet the beloved but bluntly down-to-earth Grammynominated performer and Congressional Gold Medal honoree (awarded posthumously in 1986), Chapin was best known for a dozen FM-friendly storytelling hits such as “Taxi” and “W.O.L.D.,” in permanent rotation throughout the ’70s. He died at age 38, when a semi struck his VW Rabbit on the Long Island Expressway in the summer of 1981 while he was en route to a business meeting in New York City. Chapin had been scheduled to perform at a benefit concert in East Meadow, New York that evening.

Not all of his fans know that Chapin performed half of his

“Are you ready?” That’s what Harry Chapin, the storytelling singer-musician, would invariably shout to his band and audience as he bounded up to a concert stage with the happy-happy-happy enthusiasm of a Labrador retriever.

Harry Chapin’s lantern jaw and chin-up grin lit up rooms like man’s best friend, all wet with sweat, running from a bus, a bone to chew.

To hear a host of estimable performers tell it (among them Billy Joel, Pat Benatar, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Geldolf and Kenny Rogers)—in the long-overdue new documentary Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something, premiering at the Hamptons International Film Festival this month—the “Cat’s in the Cradle” singer and Long Islandbased social activist was hands-down the last person “ready” to leave this planet.

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average 200 annual concerts gratis, giving ticket sales and merchandise to one of his many causes for hunger and homelessness. “I make about $2 million a year and I’m broke,” he says with a shrug in the moving documentary, directed and produced by Rick Korn, a music biographer (Paul McCartney, Carl Perkins), who was drawn to making a film about the Brooklyn Heights native and Huntington, Long Island, resident after the singerguitarist arrived at his school, John F. Kennedy High in Plainview, New York, for a free gig in 1974.

Despite that Chapin’s rags-to-riches life story (he was poor, rich, broke, repeat, stir) and musical legacy were reason enough to warrant a documentary, it was his ceaseless humanitarian acts and social activism that sold Korn on making the picture. “It had to be 50-50,” said the director, referring to a split between Chapin’s musicianship and his charities. “I must confide that, during his concert [when in high school], I said to my girlfriend at the time that I wish he’d talk less and play more,” he tells Purist.

first created in 1981 as the Harry Chapin Memorial Fund by the performer’s widow, Sandy Chapin, and headed by her since then, funds agricultural, environmental and educational programs. Long Island Cares—The Harry Chapin Food Bank (licares.org) last year distributed more than 8 million pounds of sustenance and supplies by way of 590 soup kitchens, shelters and other donation venues in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

“The only reason why we made this film is because Harry was so much more than just a great music artist,” says Korn. “He was an artist and activist who would inspire a generation of like-minded people who would change the world. If this were just a story about a beloved music artist who had a tragic death, we probably would not have been interested in making this film. His music was great, his charisma was through the roof, but the fact that his work is still saving millions of lives a year to this very day for us was off the charts as far as viability for a film.”

It should be noted that Chapin, the second of four

“Harry Chapin is a storyteller first, and the music is there to move the song along right into your soul. He crafted his songs like a movie, starring his own foibles.”

“But he had inspired me, 46 years ago. He came jogging into our auditorium, guitar over shoulder, in the middle of our school day, to play music and talk about hunger and poverty. Harry was incredible, in that he gave us a mixture of feeling like you were in the middle of a great concert interrupted by the most riveting professor, lesson-lecturing on hunger and poverty. Fifty or more so students stayed behind for two more hours after the show—he was that engaging. I was not one of them. But his message stuck with me, and would remain a guiding light and driving force for my career and life.”

Chapin, by all counts, liked to talk, and his songs are tales not tick-tock-friendly for AM play, despite that 1972’s “Taxi”—clocking in at nearly seven minutes—was his first gold record and Top 40 hit. Offstage, as Bruce Springsteen memorably and affectionately recounts in When in Doubt, Do Something, Chapin wouldn’t put a lid on it, no matter how gregariously, until he convinced other, often more recognized, musicians to support his charities, either with funds or appearances at benefit concerts for such causes as WhyHunger, founded by Chapin and radio deejay Bill Ayres in 1975. That organization helps feed the estimated 37 million Americans who struggle with food insecurity, and remains the most comprehensive Find Food database in the U.S., including 30,000 food-access organizations and supporting over 200 million farmers across the globe. The Harry Chapin Foundation (harrychapinfoundation.org),

siblings raised by his divorced mother, had planned to be a documentarian, too, before becoming a chart-topping musician. “He is a storyteller first, and the music is there to move the song along right into your soul,” says Korn.

“That is why ‘Taxi’ and ‘Cat’s in the Cradle’ worked so well.

Because he crafted his songs like a movie, starring his own foibles, which hits at the core of who we are. ‘Cat’s’ is iconic in every way, a work of art crafted by two masters in Harry and Sandy [his wife]. Very few songs have been an ongoing lesson, reminding generations to parent wisely, before it’s too late.”

When you see pictures of him hanging out, and videos of the singer performing, Chapin is the American Pie, his eyes and grin speaking of enthusiasm and chagrin, and the sky’s the limit. Yet if you listen to his lyrics, he was ultimately a regular Joe, with flaws and failures. Us. “Harry is a son of Long Island,” says director Korn, “and to have his film at the world premiere at HIFF [Hamptons International Film Festival] is amazing and fitting. We are all so honored to be in it. Where else would we want to have our world premiere, but at the Hamptons in Long Island?

Harry’s message in the ’70s rings true to this day. The world can use a little bit of Harry.”

Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something will screen at the Amagansett Drive-In on October 10 at 7PM, and is available in the Virtual Cinema from October 9 at 10AM through October 14. hamptonsfilmfest.org.

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In his directorial debut, photographer Mischa Richter trains his lens on the year-round characters who call Provincetown, Massachusetts, their home. Here, he and his friend, actress Emily Mortimer, an East End resident and HIFF mainstay who served as one of the documentary’s producers, talk about the transporting power of film.

The lifestyle of Provincetown is filled with freedom, but requires solitude.

RAY ROGERS: The movie feels like a love letter to the community of P-town. You spent roughly five years making it. I’d love to hear from both of you about why it’s important to tell these kinds of stories.

MISCHA RICHTER: I made it because I personally felt like I wanted to express myself, about this place I grew up in and really love. I also thought about what is going on in the world today and what’s going on in America. Provincetown is the first landing place for the Pilgrims; they wrote a contract [the Mayflower Compact] that’s the root of the Constitution in our harbor right here. So I felt like a lot of what is happening here in town is rooted in those original ideas of what we were going to make this country. I felt like a lot of the rest of America was losing that, and we’ve somehow maintained that—welcoming immigrants into the community to become part of the community, successful and sustained.

EMILY MORTIMER: I’ve always felt from the moment Mischa

RR: It does feel very meditative, with the lingering on these seascapes and objects. The viewer has some quiet time with these people and this place.

EM: Yes, I really feel that the experience of watching the film is similar to the experience so many people have in that place. This kind of calm feeling of time slowed down, and experiencing life at a totally different pace. What’s so interesting about it is that Mischa’s always said there’s a kind of pain in the beauty of it too. The choice to be 90

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started filming to especially now, it’s a kind of tonic, almost like medicine for this kind of crazy moment.

There was something about assisting with the film; it just felt like an escape, but in the best way. It’s this incredibly poetic meditation on a place that has meant so much to Mischa. Like all the best things, when you’re able to describe your personal feelings about a place or a person, it becomes universal.

RR: How did your career as a photographer for Vogue and Esquire and shooting album covers like Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black prepare you for this film?

MR: What it gave to me was just being able to communicate with others and learn how to gain trust, and make people feel comfortable with camera equipment and crew. I spent years doing that as a photographer, and a lot of the work I did for those magazines was portraiture.

Amy Winehouse was very smart and funny and fun.

We had a lot of fun that day. I had to meet her a couple times beforehand to make sure we got on. The photo that became the cover was the last setup of the day.

The late-evening light was coming through the window in my house in London. I had cupboards I painted with blackboard paint, so my kids could draw chalk on them. I put her in front of that, just for the light from a certain side.

there and live that life is an active choice that also is in some way kind of a difficult one—to choose to live like that and to not be part of the rest of the rat-race world is not necessarily an easy choice to make, to live with that kind of freedom. It does feel like your heart rate slows in a way to appreciate the beauty of the place in the same way as Mischa himself can and does, and the people who live there can and do.

RR: Emily, have you spent much time in Provincetown?

EM: Yes, I have, because Dolly [Wells, Richter’s wife and Mortimer’s friend since childhood] and Mischa are there and I’ve spent lots of time over the years. Not as much as I would have liked. But my husband [Alessandro Nivola] actually proposed to me in Provincetown, when we were staying there about 18 years ago. We were at the White

“You feel this coming together of people, of every walk of life. There’s a freedom to the place. You can walk along the beach and run into a drag queen or artists, or ordinary people on their holidays.” —Emily Mortimer The album ended up being Back to Black, so they used that as the cover. That’s another thing that helped me in filmmaking and in the documentary film was learning to kind of accept mistakes and not be so planned and so stuck on coming to a situation with a camera and film, not trying to force it, and being open to things happening and evolving. And I think that helped me. My photography career helped me in making this film in particular.

Horse Inn, where Mischa had told us to go stay when we came to visit. And Alessandro popped the question and whipped out the engagement ring in Provincetown. So I really feel like it’s a part of our history too. And I love the place. You feel this coming together of people, of every different walk of life. There’s a freedom to the place. You can be walking along the beach and run into a drag queen or artists there, or sort of ordinary people on their holidays. People young or old feel accepted and it does have a magic I’ve not really ever experienced somewhere else. I’m so proud of the film, and we’re so thrilled it’s coming to the Hamptons International Film Festival.

RR: You were born in London, but essentially grew up in P-town. It’s really part of your life’s blood. What did you discover about the town in making the movie?

MR: What I discovered mostly is that I really want to be here and live free and live off the land—to live a kind of different existence than, say, in Brooklyn or anywhere else.

I discovered that to really be free, a person has to kind of be lonely and alone. I really love this community and this place. I want to live here more as a year-round resident again, for the rest of my life.

RR: I loved what Ryan McGinley had to say in the film, about it being a place where you can be your true authentic self, and no one is going to judge you.

MR: I really wanted to find someone who had newly found Provincetown, who is gay, and felt like, ‘Wow! I can come here and it’s cool.’ I met Ryan and [his boyfriend] Marc halfway through making the film, and they just struck me.

Marc makes beautiful pottery and can play this rare cello so beautifully, and Ryan is this artist, and they live in New York City, in an art world where it’s diverse and open. But even so, Ryan still had that thing, talking about “when I come to Provincetown, it’s really safe.” It was really important for me to convey that, to be able to show Ryan and Marc’s love for each other, to show that it’s important and it’s beautiful that they both can come to this beach town and feel safe.

RR: There are echoes of Montauk in the film—a lot of these eccentric characters and outsiders.

MR: Yeah, just that idea of Montauk being “the end,” like the end of the world, and Provincetown here is the very tip. It’s kind of removed and far out and island-like.

I Am a Town will screen at the Amagansett Drive-In on October 11 at 7PM, and is available in the Virtual Cinema from October 9 at 10AM through October 14.

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Exploring a near-extinct way of life, The Truffle Hunters finds cinematic gold.

BY RAY ROGERS

Accompanied by canine scouts, truffle hunters seek their precious quarry in the forests of Italy.

same region of Italy, in Piedmont, a mountainous, tiny little village. What we discovered was that there’s nobody there in August, probably except for us. People were saying, “You should come back in November when it’s truffle season,” and we were like “Truffles? Where do those come from?”

They said, “We don’t know, there’s these men that dig in the mountains. that come out at night. Nobody knows who they are. But they have the truffles.” We said, “How do you know?” And they said, “For example I put this wooden box outside of my cafe, and in the morning truffles appear.”

That told us it was an interesting story to explore. It took us a long time, about a year, until we found the real truffle hunters, and they trusted us to give us access into their world. Then we spent another couple years on this film.

GREGORY KERSHAW: So much of the world is becoming more and more the same. Technology is taking over local cultures and indigenous cultures. One thing Mike and I are both looking for is cultures that have held onto traditions, an identity that is rooted in their past and a connection to nature. When we stumbled upon this place, we saw the kernel of the story and the thought of the possibility of the culture that maintained all that, and that’s what got us excited about filming there.

Operatic music swells as Paolo Stacchin, the mighty truffle judge, awaits a dish of tagliolini, egg and freshly shaved tartufo bianco at Michelin-starred Da Francesco in the town of Cherasco in Northern Italy. He is a man of rarefied taste, enjoying the olfactory pleasures of this delicacy.

The moments of heightened senses are multiple in The Truffle Hunters, the new documentary from Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw, not the least of which are the lifeaffirming experiences the octogenarian men themselves and their devoted dogs savor while on the chase of the buried culinary treasure: the elusive white Alba truffle, so rare today that they are worth their weight in gold. Purist spoke to Dweck (a longtime Montauk habitué whose 2004 photo book The End remains a classic) and Kershaw about the three years they spent filming this story.

RAY ROGERS: What a rich topic to explore on so many levels. It’s a feast for the eyes. What inspired you to tell the story about this group of men?

MICHAEL DWECK: We worked together on the last film, The Last Race [about a small-town stock-car racing track in Riverhead, New York]. These are both worlds that were at the risk of vanishing. When we finished editing The Last Race we were in Copenhagen in August 2017. We were looking for a place to just disappear and we wanted to take a break after the long shooting schedule. Greg and I, without knowing, had each ended up in the exact

RR: What a great area to spend a few years of one’s life.

MD: It was the polar opposite of the Riverhead Raceway, foodwise.

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Now it’s like finding gold. It’s nearly impossible.

The truffle requires very, very specific conditions to grow. They can only be found in the wild; they can’t be cultivated. And they grow in this very small strip of land that runs mostly through Italy; there’s deforestation that’s happening in the area. Some of these guys keep a system of maps that they’ve kept for their entire lives, of where exactly they found a truffle, where the moon was, what the weather had been like, what time of year it was.

MD: Truffles attach themselves to the roots of oak trees. The oak trees are very old. Part of the issue with deforestation is truffles. Truffles don’t really produce real revenue for land owners. The rules are you can truffle hunt on anybody’s land; it’s like public land, where everyone’s private land is considered public when you truffle hunt. The trees also have value as firewood. You see a truffle hunter named Sergio in the beginning of the film, he’s on the phone crying, saying, “You have to get down here now, they just destroyed my whole forest.” We got down there and in a matter of 20 minutes, they had cut down 200-year-old oak trees, in a swath of 200 feet by 200 feet, and all that was left were these flat stumps. He was crying. They destroyed generations and generations of this truffle farm that can never be replaced. We have an impact program we’re developing to raise money to save these forests. We have the land picked out to fund this trust, so you can’t deforest any more on these lands.

RR: As people are still wary about traveling, this is like travel porn. I love seeing this part of Italy through the eyes of these men and that nature is so much a part of this film—the rhapsody of one gentleman’s need to keep truffle hunting in the night, his joy of hearing the songs of the owls in the forest. Purist is a wellness magazine, and so much of this story gets at the heart of wellness.

GK: When we were filming, we didn’t know what the story was going to be. We knew there was this mystery, this secret culture. We found that the people who were keeping the culture alive were these older men, most in their 80s, some as old as 90. And when we were with them, it seemed like we were with young men. We followed an 80-year-old through the forest and we would be chasing after him.

They were fast. They offered to carry our camera.

MD: It’s wild how far these men would travel—15 to 20 miles a night in the dark and the mud after a full day of work on the farm, with no lights. One talks about his concern about his mortality, but we never saw any men grapple with any health issues. Carlo calls his doctor, and the doctor says, “It’s not a good idea to keep truffle hunting at night in case you fall.” He says that he springs up right after he falls—and “I can run faster than a deer.”

GK: He never gets sick. He says it’s because he’s outside and connected with nature. What he eats, most of the food he grows himself—he has a big farm, and they harvest grapes and grow their own food. Their lives are simple—not by design, but it’s the world they came from and they maintain it. The planet around them has been changing, but they’ve held on to all these things that the people around the world are trying to get back to, because we’re at a point where we’re realizing now how important what they have is.

RR: Wonderful. I was also very moved by the devotion of the men and the dogs.

MD: A lot of their children have moved off to find work in other parts of Europe, or their wives have passed, and the dogs are their best friends.

GK: The dogs are such characters in the story. We wanted to actually put a camera on a dog so you can see the world through the dog’s perspective. And we experimented with all sorts of technology to find a way to do that. Eventually we worked with a cobbler right next to where we were staying in this tiny town. He worked with us and we worked with other people in the village to create custom dog camera mounts for all the different dogs, so we could mount the camera on their head and give a whole different perspective. When you’re watching that footage hopefully you can feel the exhilaration of looking for and finding a truffle, just having this full sensory experience where birds are flying by and you’re going through the leaves and being in the mud.

The Truffle Hunters will screen at the East Hampton Drive-In on October 9 at 7PM, and is available for scheduled virtual screenings on October 10 at 3PM and October 11 at 7PM. hamptonsfilmfest.org

RR: The documentary brings up so many important issues, like the cultural impact of globalization, and climate change. Were those issues paramount when you were making the film, or did it organically tell its own story of climate change?

GK: Those are all things Michael and I really care about.

But we didn’t go into the film to tell that particular story, or that process, with any agenda. We wanted to capture this world, and when you’re filming with people who live close to the land, who are outside every day and their livelihood is dependent on what the Earth gives them, whether they’re farmers or truffle hunters, you see the impact of climate change. You see it firsthand because they tell you that 20 or 30 years ago, or in the case of some of these truffle hunters seven years ago, they tell when they were a little kid how many truffles used to come out of the forest. They talk about how they would follow their father around when they were plowing a field and it was like they were finding potatoes.

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With Drawn Arms, a documentary about Olympic athlete Tommie Smith, celebrates a pioneer of protest. BY CARY DARLING

Filmmaker Glenn Kaino, left, with Tommie Smith.

But that’s certainly not how Smith saw himself. “We were dealing with equality. We were dealing with racism. We were dealing with being a part, but not having a voice,” Smith says in the film. “My running became my voice.”

It’s impossible to watch With Drawn Arms and not make comparisons to what’s going on today from the travails of football player Colin Kaepernick to the Black Lives Matter protests—though it’s not something Smith delves deeply into in the film.

“Tommie is very specific to not tread into waters of which he is not an expert,” Kaino says. “I think that he is very thoughtful about where he applies his voice. He’s very thoughtful about knowing and being responsible for his moment in the ’60s. He’s very responsible for how he knows that he’s an inspiration to some of the actions of today, but he also is careful not to judge or assume because there are much more competitive dynamics at play right now.”

Also providing the connective tissue to current events are a variety of talking heads, including the late John Lewis, soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and Brent Musburger, the commentator who made some of the most explosive comments about Smith’s podium activism at the time.

For Kaino, the finished product is about more than just a flash of a moment in Mexico, 52 years ago.

“The work that we created, this documentary, is also meant to be a timeless project,” says Kaino. “It happens to be very relevant at this moment. It’ll be relevant in five years, because we’re a long way from understanding how much the world needs to evolve and grow.”

Cary Darling is the arts and entertainment editor at the Houston Chronicle.

It’s one of the most indelible images in all of sports, right up there with a triumphant Muhammad Ali towering over a dazed, confused and barely conscious Sonny Liston.

Tommie Smith, the champion African American 200-meter sprinter at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, standing on the gold-medal podium, head bowed, gloved right fist puncturing the air in a show of solidarity with the battle for civil rights back home. Behind him is another Black American, bronze winner John Carlos, shadowing Smith’s actions, except he’s raising his left fist. The protest was silent and short, but the rancorous reaction was loud and long-lasting.

What led to that moment and the tumultuous events that flowed from it are chronicled in With Drawn Arms, Glenn Kaino and Afshin Shahidi’s absorbing documentary about Smith’s often hard-knock life. For Kaino, a conceptual artist making his feature film debut, it was a chance to dig deep beneath the surface of someone he had long admired but knew little about.

“That image was important in my studio, as an inspiration,” he tells Purist. Around eight years ago, a friend—who also happened to be in contact with Smith— asked Kaino one day if he’d like to meet the Olympian. “I did not know at the moment whether Tommie was alive,” Kaino recalls. “I knew the stories that I had read…. but I did not know many of the more personal details.”

Those details—the failed relationships, the mentalhealth breakdown, the constant sting of racism and living under the specter of that photograph—are explored in With Drawn Arms, painting a fuller picture of a man often dismissed with one broad-stroke descriptor: angry.

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THE GOOD FIGHT

I AM GRETA

A new documentary reveals a hidden side of the world’s most inspiring climate activist.

BY DIMITRI EHRLICH

Courtesy of Hulu

Greta Thunberg: vegan, animal lover, fierce leader.

facts and figures about climate change, which Grossman believes might be one secret of her success. “We’ve been talking about it for 30 years, and we may have missed out on some core facts that are very alarming. She has been able to identify facts that are maybe buried in U.N. reports.”

Those who know her only from media accounts may likely have only seen her sternly lecturing world leaders. (“We have not taken to the streets for you to take selfies with us and tell us that you really admire what we do,” she said, while addressing the Houses of Parliament in London in April 2019.) I Am Greta also reveals a tender, innocent side of this preternaturally fierce teen. We see her nuzzling her horse and FaceTiming with her dogs; the depth of her love for animals is palpable. The tone of the film has a raw emotional intimacy that never devolves into stridency about the climate change movement itself. Instead, we are left with a quiet, respectful sense of the pain and hope that drive this extraordinary human being.

Skeptics may argue that despite the attention Thunberg has focused on the issue, the world is no closer to solving the problem of climate change, but Grossman disagrees: “I don’t think she is trying to change the atmospheric content of carbon dioxide. That’s something the world needs to do together. Greta hopes to ring the alarm and get people to focus on the issue, and she has done that to a bigger degree than anyone else has for years.”

I Am Greta is available in the Virtual Cinema, from October 9 at 10AM through October 14.

While most of the truths exposed by Greta Thunberg’s groundbreaking activism have been concerned with climate change, another reality comes across in the new documentary I Am Greta. By her example, the Swedish teenager reminds us that regardless of our political power, each of us is capable of bringing about radical change.

The film, directed by Nathan Grossman, begins with footage of Thunberg, then 16, as she sails across the Atlantic Ocean to address the U.N. in New York.

(Thunberg doesn’t fly, and is vegan for the same reason: carbon emissions.)

The fact that it took less than a year for her to transform from being a lone protester to de facto leader of a global youth movement is also a reminder that while the glaciers melt, social change need not occur at a glacial pace.

The film follows Thunberg as the pigtailed teen meets with heads of state, inspires hundreds of thousands of young people to protest in the streets, and ultimately embarks on that now famous boat ride to New York. The film is open about her Asperger’s and doesn’t shy away from moments showing her as a complex and flawed human, giving us a glimpse of the human being behind the media spectacle.

“It was important for me to show the person, 360 degrees,” Grossman says. “It’s easy today with social media to just show one side of yourself. What’s so beautiful with Greta is she is open about her diagnosis.”

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Academy Award®–winning actress Kate Winslet has brought to life some of cinema’s most captivating and memorable roles. She won her first Academy Award for her role as Hannah Schmitz in THE READER, for which she also received the Golden Globe®, SAG, BAFTA and Critics’ Choice Awards, among others. Her other six Academy Award nominations were for her work in SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, TITANIC, IRIS, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, LITTLE CHILDREN and STEVE JOBS. Other standout performances include REVOLUTIONARY ROAD, HEAVENLY CREATURES and the title role in HBO’s multi-award-winning 5-part miniseries Mildred Pierce, for which she won Emmy®, Golden Globe® and SAG Awards as Best Actress. In the upcoming drama AMMONITE, an official selection of the festival, she stars opposite Saoirse Ronan.

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Leslie Odom Jr. is a multifaceted Tony and Grammy Award-winning performer. Best known for his breakout role as Aaron Burr in the smash hit Broadway musical Hamilton (Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, Grammy Award), he made his Broadway debut in Rent at the age of 17. Odom Jr. can currently be seen in the filmed performance of Hamilton on Disney+ and in the limited series Love in the Time of Corona on Freeform, and he received an Emmy nomination for his work in the new animated series Central Park on Apple TV. His latest film is the film adaptation of the award-winning play ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI..., directed

by Regina King, where he portrays and performs the original songs of legendary singer Sam Cooke.

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STEVEN YEUN

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Critically acclaimed actor Steven Yeun has given lauded performances on television and in films. Perhaps best known for his role as Glenn Rhee on AMC’s The Walking Dead, Yeun originated and developed this pivotal character from the series’ first episode and made him a favorite of both fans and critics for seven seasons.

Yeun’s feature films include BURNING, I ORIGINS, OKJA and SORRY TO BOTHER YOU, and his television credits include Jordan Peele’s reboot of The Twilight Zone, Drunk History and The Big Bang Theory. In Lee Isaac Chung’s MINARI (which Yeun also executive-produced), an official selection of the festival, Yeun plays a father who relocates his family from California to Arkansas in search of the American dream.

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WORLD PREMIERE | DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2020, 84 MINUTES, ENGLISH

WITH DRAWN ARMS At the 1968 Olympics, U.S. athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists from the podium during the medal ceremony as the American anthem played. Though this choice radically impacted Smith, throwing his personal and professional life into disarray, the defiant gesture has reverberated throughout the decades, adopted by generations of civil rights activists in their fight for social justice. Fifty years later, in an attempt to unpack the full breadth of Smith’s sacrifice—and the myriad ways it continues to resonate in the current reckoning over the racial injustice that still plagues America—artist and filmmaker Glenn Kaino partners with the gold medalist to finally tell his story and cement his legacy. As the two collaborate on a multidisciplinary art project, they connect with a new generation of activists. Featuring interviews with Megan Rapinoe, Colin Kaepernick, the late Congressman John Lewis and Jesse Williams—who, along with John Legend, also executive-produced the film—Glenn Kaino and Afshin Shahidi’s WITH DRAWN ARMS is a testament to the courage of those willing to make their voices heard, no matter the cost.

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FILMS OF CONFLICT AND RESOLUTION WITH DRAWN ARMS is the winner of this year’s Brizzolara Family Foundation Award for a Film of Conflict and Resolution, awarded in recognition of excellence in filmmaking that highlights the complex issues and societal effects of war and violence.

DIRECTORS Glenn Kaino Afshin Shahidi PRODUCERS Glen Zipper Sean Stuart EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS John Legend Jesse Williams Ty Stiklorius SUBJECTS Tommie Smith Nelson George Jemele Hill Colin Kaepernick Congressman John Lewis Megan Rapinoe Jesse Williams

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NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2020, 110 MINUTES, ENGLISH

ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI...

On one incredible night in 1964, four icons of sports, music and activism gather to celebrate one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. When underdog Cassius Clay, soon to be called Muhammad Ali (Eli Goree), defeats heavyweight champion Sonny Liston at the Miami Convention Hall, Clay memorialized the event with three of his friends: Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir), Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.) and Jim Brown (Aldis Hodge).

Based on the award-winning play of the same name, ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI... is a fictional account inspired by the historic night these four formidable figures spent together. It looks at the struggles these men faced and the vital role they each played in the civil rights movement and cultural upheaval of the 1960s. More than 40 years later, their conversations on racial injustice, religion, and personal responsibility still resonate.

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DIRECTOR Regina King SCREENWRITER Kemp Powers PRODUCERS Jess Wu Calder Keith Calder Jody Klein EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Paul O. Davis Chris Harding Regina King Kemp Powers CAST Kingsley Ben-Adir Aldis Hodge Leslie Odom Jr. Lance Reddick Jasmine Cephas Jones Michael Imperioli Beau Bridges

WINICK TALKS Our Winick Talks will screen virtually throughout the festival, beginning on October 9.

Join us for these of-the-moment conversations about the film industry.

OCTOBER 9 - 14

MEET THE COMPETITION FILMMAKERS The Competition section of the Festival recognizes the work of emerging directors from around the world in narrative feature, documentary feature and short film. Join some of the highly innovative and creative competitors as they discuss the highs and lows of their filmmaking careers, what it’s like to get started in the business, and the specific challenges of contemporary filmmaking.

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION? With 2020 bringing global production and theatrical exhibition to an immediate halt, the contemporary film industry is in a period of massive transformation, rebirth and frequently predicted demise. How will films begin to be made again, what might they look like, and how will we see them? These questions and more will be addressed by an esteemed group of industry veterans who are at the forefront of an industry in flux.

OCTOBER 9 - 14

“KEEPING IT REEL” WITH SAGINDIE Join us for a candid conversation with SAGindie and some of the Festival’s BIPOC filmmakers as they discuss the trials, tribulations and triumphs they faced in the making of their films.

GARY WINICK (1961-2011) Director/producer Gary Winick premiered multiple films at HIFF, winning the Audience Award in 1999 for his drama THE TIC CODE. Throughout the early 2000s, Winick’s brainchild InDigEnd was a high-profile production company that championed low-cost, independent and digital moviemaking. A longtime supporter of the Festival, Gary considered the Hamptons his second home. The Gary Winick Memorial Fund was established to help young filmmakers hone their craft and further the art of cinema.

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DRIVE-IN SCREENINGS Films are listed by day; where noted, full film descriptions can be found on other pages.

Except where noted, these films are also available in our Virtual Cinema.

In the case of inclement weather, rain dates will be October 13 and 14.

THURSDAY Launched 21 years ago, the Films of Conflict and Resolution Signature Program is dedicated to showcasing films that deal with the complex issues and societal effects of war and violence. The films features here have continued to stimulate discussion about the myriad major issues and conflicts of our time. This year’s recipient of the Brizzolara Family Foundation Award is our Opening Night Film, WITH DRAWN ARMS.

OPENING NIGHT / FILMS OF CONFLICT AND RESOLUTION

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AMMONITE OCTOBER 9, 7PM

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US PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, UK/AUSTRALIA/USA, 2020, 120 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, ITALY/USA/GREECE, 2020, 84 MINUTES, ITALIAN/PIEDMONTESE

Mary (Academy Award® winner Kate Winslet), a gifted paleontologist long overlooked by patriarchal scientific societies in 19th-century England, works alone, searching for common fossils on the rugged coastline to sell to tourists. When a wealthy visitor entrusts Mary with the care of his grieving wife, Charlotte (Academy Award® nominee Saoirse Ronan), she cannot afford to turn his offer down. Despite the initial clash between their social classes and personalities, the pair soon develop an intense bond, compelling them to determine the true nature of their relationship. A powerful follow-up to his award-winning GOD’S OWN COUNTRY, Francis Lee’s AMMONITE is a vivid and raw love story that honors the lives of pioneering women unappreciated in their own time.

Simultaneously intimate and visually opulent in its storytelling, THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS exquisitely portrays a simpler but endangered way of living in harmony with nature. The white Alba truffle, the world’s most expensive ingredient, has remained for centuries an elusive and prized possession. Extremely rare and difficult to find, the only ones who have mastered the secret of the hunt are a dwindling community of aging Italian men and their specially trained dogs. Masterfully crafted by Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw (THE LAST RACE, HIFF 2018), this whimsical and charming documentary is an enthralling exploration of a ritual suspended in time.

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER Francis Lee PRODUCERS Iain Canning, Fodhla Cronin O’Reilly, Emile Sherman CAST Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Jones, James McArdle, Alec Secareanu, Fiona Shaw

DIRECTORS Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw PRODUCERS Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw SPONSORED BY

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HARRY CHAPIN: WHEN IN DOUBT, DO SOMETHING OCTOBER 10, 7PM

THE FATHER OCTOBER 10, 7PM

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I AM A TOWN OCTOBER 11, 7PM

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NINE DAYS OCTOBER 12, 7PM

ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI...

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AWARDS & JURY HIFF has proudly bestowed over $1 million in its 28-year history. This year, we are honored to be rewarding emerging filmmakers with over $28,000 in cash, as well as another $100,000 in in-kind goods and services, through the following awards.

NARRATIVE FEATURE

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

NARRATIVE SHORT FILM

Winner receives a $3,000 cash prize plus a film production package of in-kind goods and services.

Winner receives a $3,000 cash prize plus a film production package of in-kind goods and services.

Winner receives a $500 cash prize and qualifies for consideration at the Academy AwardsÂŽ for Best Live Action Short Film.

CARLOS SANDOVAL JUROR

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Carlos Sandoval is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker whose work includes the awardwinning documentaries THE STATE OF ARIZONA, A CLASS APART and FARMINGVILLE. His latest film, BAD HOMBRES, was commissioned

by LatinoJustice and has just been released online. Sandoval is on faculty at the Columbia School of Journalism and advises several independent media organizations. A sometime lawyer, Carlos writes a monthly column for The East Hampton Press, recently recognized by the New York Press Association. He has served on many national funding review panels and as a juror for the Sundance Film Festival, of which he is an alumnus.

The Peter Macgregor-Scott Memorial Award $10,000 New in 2020, this award recognizes narrative short filmmakers and rewards creative approaches to solving practical production challenges in the service of storytelling.

STEPHANIE ZACHAREK

In recognition of excellence in filmmaking that highlights the provocative and dramatic content, societal effects and complex issues resulting from war and violence.

Winner receives a $500 cash prize and qualifies for consideration at the Academy AwardsÂŽ for Best Documentary Short Film.

TODD LIEBERMAN JUROR

Stephanie Zacharek is the film critic for Time magazine. She was previously chief film critic for the Village Voice and salon.com, and her writing on books and pop culture has also appeared in The New York Times, New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Sight and Sound. She was a finalist for the 2015 Pulitzer Prize in criticism.

Brizzolara Family Foundation Award for Films of Conflict & Resolution $5,000

DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM

New York Women in Film & Television Award for Directing $2,000 New this year, this award honors an outstanding female filmmaker who has demonstrated exceptional artistic vision and dedication to their craft.

A co-owner of Mandeville Films and Television, Lieberman produced THE AERONAUTS, WONDER, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (2017), THE FIGHTER and THE PROPOSAL, among others.

Mandeville films have been nominated for 11 Academy Awards, winning three. Prior to joining Mandeville in 1999, he acted as SVP for international finance and production at Hyde Park Entertainment. He established himself at international sales and distribution giant Summit Entertainment, where he quickly moved up the ranks after pushing indie sensation MEMENTO into production and acquiring the Universal box-office smash AMERICAN PIE.

Victor Rabinowitz & Joanne Grant Award for Social Justice $2,000 Presented to a film that exemplifies the values of peace, equality, global justice and civil liberties, it is named in honor of two people who spent their entire lives fighting for those values.

University Film Awards $500 The five films selected for the University Short Film Showcase will each receive a cash award, honoring emerging talent.

VIRTUAL CINEMA The Feature Films in our Virtual Cinema are color-coded by section (outlined below), and listed alphabetically. View most films in our Virtual Cinema at your leisure—beginning at 10AM on Friday, October 9—throughout the festival.

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Indicates films also playing OUTDOORS at the Southampton Arts Center

AIR, LAND + SEA Films that illuminate global issues of environmental conservation.

COMPASSION, JUSTICE AND ANIMAL RIGHTS Stories of inspiration for creating a safe and humane world for all living beings.

COMPETITION Discover cinema’s next generation of innovative film artists.

FILMS OF CONFLICT AND RESOLUTION Examine societal effects of war and violence and the complex issues of our time.

SPOTLIGHT A diverse range of star-studded films that will no doubt count among the year’s best.

VIEWS FROM LONG ISLAND Focus on Long Island filmmakers, landscapes, communities and issues.

WORLD CINEMA One-of-a-kind discoveries and award-winning festival favorites from around the globe.

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SIGNATURE PROGRAMS AIR, LAND + SEA Founded in 2016 with the goal to generate awareness around man-made environmental issues, our year-round Air, Land + Sea Signature Program presents films that foster a deeper appreciation for our planet and allow filmmakers and experts to share information and discuss solutions to the global problems we face today.

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I AM GRETA US PREMIERE | DIRECTED BY NATHAN GROSSMAN

COMPASSION, JUSTICE AND ANIMAL RIGHTS Created in partnership with longtime HIFF supporter Zelda Penzel, this Signature Program provides a platform for filmmakers to share stories of inspiration and tools for creating a safe and humane world for animals by bringing together animal advocacy, environmental and social justice issues, to engender respect for the dignity and rights of all living beings, and to encourage dialogue about how we treat and view animals as a community.

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STRAY DIRECTED BY ELIZABETH LO

FILMS OF CONFLICT AND RESOLUTION Launched 21 years ago, the Films of Conflict and Resolution Signature Program is dedicated to showcasing films that deal with the complex issues and societal effects of war and violence.

The films features here have continued to stimulate discussion about the myriad major issues and conflicts of our time. This year’s recipient of the Brizzolara Family Foundation Award is our Opening Night Film, WITH DRAWN ARMS.

WITH DRAWN ARMS WORLD PREMIERE | DIRECTED BY GLENN KAINO, AFSHIN SHAHIDI

SIGNATURE PROGRAMS VIEWS FROM LONG ISLAND In 2002, HIFF and longtime partner the Suffolk County Film Commission inaugurated this Signature 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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HARRY CHAPIN: WHEN IN DOUBT, DO SOMETHING WORLD PREMIERE | DIRECTED BY RICK KORN

THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS DIRECTED BY MICHAEL DWECK, GREGORY KERSHAW

Natalie Wright, Commissioner Economic Development & Planning

WANDER DARKLY EAST COAST PREMIERE | DIRECTED BY TARA MIELE

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THE CLIMB

CODED BIAS

NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2019, 97 MINUTES, ENGLISH/FRENCH

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA/UK/CHINA, 2020, 90 MINUTES, ENGLISH

Best friends Mike (writer-director Michael Angelo Covino) and Kyle (cowriter Kyle Marvin) share a close bond—that is, until a startling confession made on a scenic mountain bike ride through the South of France threatens to derail their longtime relationship. This revelation launches the pair on an epic, multichapter odyssey, as they navigate the ups and downs of their co-dependent, often chaotic and yet inescapable friendship. Skillfully told through a series of cleverly constructed “single take” scenes, THE CLIMB hilariously chronicles their complicated and unshakable bond with equal parts absurdity and humanity.

Modern society sits at the intersection of two crucial questions: What does it mean when artificial intelligence increasingly governs our liberties? And what are the consequences for the people AI is biased against? When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that most facial-recognition software does not accurately identify darkerskinned faces and the faces of women, she delves into an investigation of widespread bias in algorithms. As it turns out, artificial intelligence is not neutral, and women are leading the charge to ensure our civil rights are protected.

DIRECTOR Michael Angelo Covino SCREENWRITERS Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin PRODUCERS Noah Lang, Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin CAST Kyle Marvin, Michael Angelo Covino, Gayle Rankin, Talia Balsam, George Wendt, Judith Godrèche

DIRECTOR Shalini Kantayya PRODUCER Shalini Kantayya

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CRAZY, NOT INSANE

EAST COAST PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, ROMANIA/ LUXEMBOURG, 2019, 109 MINUTES, ENGLISH/ROMANIAN

US PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2020, 117 MINUTES, ENGLISH

After a deadly fire in a Bucharest nightclub killed dozens, Romania’s government pledged that the 100+ citizens left injured would receive immediate and substantial treatment. But in the months that followed, those with what seemed like treatable injuries inexplicably died, prompting an unlikely group of journalists to launch an investigation. The scandal they unearth reaches into the highest levels of government, leading to mass protests across Romania and the toppling of the prime minister. Following the investigation as it progresses, Alexander Nanau’s revelatory documentary is a powerful indictment of governmental corruption and a tribute to those working tirelessly to uncover the truth.

Why do we kill? Why do some of us kill, and others resist the temptation?

What makes a serial killer? Dr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis, a psychiatrist who has examined numerous serial killers, including Ted Bundy, sought to answer these questions. Her research videotapes, seen here for the first time, show evidence of multiple personalities formed from childhood trauma. Fascinated by the human capacity for ruthlessness, Lewis is a different kind of homicide detective, less interested in what happened than in why.

DIRECTOR Alexander Nanau SCREENWRITERS Alexander Nanau, Antoaneta Opris PRODUCERS Alexander Nanau, Bianca Oana, Bernard Michaux, Hanka Kastelicová

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DIRECTOR Alex Gibney PRODUCERS Ophelia Harutyunyan, Erin Edeiken, Joey Marra, Alex Gibney

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FAREWELL AMOR

THE FATHER

NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2019, 101 MINUTES, ENGLISH/PORTUGUESE

NARRATIVE FEATURE, UK/FRANCE, 2020, 97 MINUTES, ENGLISH

Ekwa Msangi’s captivating debut feature is a poignant, tripartite, intergenerational study of the immigrant experience. After 17 years, an Angolan immigrant in New York City welcomes his wife and daughter when their visas are finally approved. Upon their reunion, the family must contend with the strain that years of separation has had on their relationships. Msangi skillfully illuminates the new familial dynamic and explores all the intricate ways in which people drift apart and discover each other again. A personal look at the layered experience of immigration and assimilation in America, FAREWELL AMOR beautifully explores the nature of memories and the meaning of home.

Roguish, feisty and staunchly in denial about his ailing memory, 80-yearold Anthony (Academy Award® winner Anthony Hopkins) defiantly lives alone in his London flat and rejects every caretaker his dutiful daughter, Anne (Academy Award® winner Olivia Colman) attempts to hire. But she cannot care for him alone, and Anthony’s grasp on reality and his sense of self soon begin to unravel. Seamlessly adapted from his award-winning eponymous play, and anchored by two spectacular performances, Florian Zeller’s astonishing directorial debut is a deeply moving, uncompromisingly empathetic contemplation of how illness can strip away everything from those afflicted and those closest to them.

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER Ekwa Msangi PRODUCERS Huriyyah Muhammad, Sam Bisbee, Josh Penn, Ekwa Msangi, Joe Plummer, Bobby Allen CAST Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Zainab Jah, Jayme Lawson, Joie Lee, Marcus Scribner, Nana Mensah

DIRECTOR Florian Zeller SCREENWRITERS Christopher Hampton, Florian Zeller PRODUCERS Simon Friend, Christophe Spadone CAST Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Imogen Poots, Rufus Sewell, Olivia Williams

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FIREBALL: VISITORS FROM DARKER WORLDS US PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2020, 97 MINUTES, ENGLISH In his latest attempt to better understand the mysteries of the natural world, Werner Herzog turns his attention to meteors, comets and asteroids.

Reuniting with co-director Clive Oppenheimer, with whom he previously explored volcanoes in INTO THE INFERNO (HIFF 2016), the pair embark on an epic, globe-trotting journey to consult with astronomers, archaeologists and mythologists who reveal the various physical, historical and cultural impacts these cosmic wonders have had on Earth. A holistic rumination on past, present and future realms, the film is a thoughtful exploration of the ways these celestial curiosities have stirred the human imagination.

DIRECTORS Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer SCREENWRITER Werner Herzog PRODUCERS André Singer, Lucki Stipetic

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GUNDA DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, NORWAY/USA, 2020, 93 MINUTES, NO DIALOGUE In a remarkable feat of vérité filmmaking, documentarian Victor Kossakovsky gently immerses us in the life of a Norwegian farm through intimate, unspooling encounters with two clever cows, a scene-stealing, one-legged chicken, and the majestic Gunda — the eponymous mother sow who has recently given birth to a rambunctious bunch of piglets. Shot in sharply textured black-and-white, and eschewing any dialogue or music, Kossakovsky chronicles their joy and their pain with great empathy and respect. Executive-produced by Joaquin Phoenix, GUNDA movingly recalibrates our moral universe and reminds us of the inherent value of life and the mystery of all animal beings.

DIRECTOR Victor Kossakovsky SCREENWRITERS Victor Kossakovsky, Ainara Vera PRODUCER Anita Rehoff Larsen

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HERSELF

HARRY CHAPIN: WHEN IN DOUBT, DO SOMETHING WORLD PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2020, 93 MINUTES, ENGLISH Harry Chapin, the award-winning songwriter behind beloved hits such as “Cat’s in the Cradle” and “Taxi,” defined his life through storytelling and humanitarian work. In this deeply moving portrait, documentarian Rick Korn chronicles the Long Island icon’s extraordinary journey—from his rise to fame to his tragic, untimely death. Through intimate archival footage and interviews with his famous friends and fans—including Billy Joel, Pete Seeger, Pat Benatar, Bruce Springsteen, and many more—HARRY CHAPIN: WHEN IN DOUBT, DO SOMETHING celebrates the legacy of an artist and activist who tirelessly dedicated himself to others, and offers an inspiring call to follow in his footsteps.

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER Rick Korn PRODUCERS S.A. Baron, Jason Chapin, Rick Korn

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EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, IRELAND/UK, 2020, 97 MINUTES, ENGLISH In the wake of a physically abusive relationship and a looming housing crisis, Irish single mother Sandra (Clare Dunne) struggles to provide her two young daughters a safe and happy home. Attempting to free herself from her toxic marriage, and determined to create some stability and security for her family, Sandra sets out to build her own house from scratch. With little income and no savings, Sandra must rely on her own ingenuity and the generosity of her friends to make this ambitious dream a reality. Featuring sharp direction from Phyllida Lloyd (MAMMA MIA!, THE IRON LADY), HERSELF is an inspiring tale of a community coming together to support one woman’s fight for independence.

DIRECTOR Phyllida Lloyd SCREENWRITERS Malcolm Campbell, Clare Dunne PRODUCERS Rory Gilmartin, Sharon Horgan, Ed Guiney CAST Clare Dunne, Harriet Walter, Conleth Hill

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I AM A TOWN

I AM GRETA

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2020, 83 MINUTES, ENGLISH

US PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, SWEDEN, 2020, 97 MINUTES, SWEDISH/ENGLISH

Nestled at the end of a remote peninsula, and protected by a circling school of great white sharks, lies Provincetown, Massachusetts—a historic New England fishing village turned vibrant arts colony. In his documentary debut, local artist Mischa Richter crafts a gorgeous love letter to the free-spirited community his family has called home for nearly 100 years. Interweaving lush 35mm cinematography, poetry and intimate conversations with the diverse, vivacious inhabitants— from pilgrims and fishermen to drag queens and spirit guides—I AM A TOWN is a lyrical meditation on the personalities that define this seaside community.

DIRECTOR Mischa Richter PRODUCERS Mischa Richter, Emily Mortimer, Ryan Hawke, Richard Stewart EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Lizzie Nastro, Alexandra Shiva

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Back in 2018, 15-year-old Greta Thunberg organized a one-person protest for climate action by setting up camp in front of the Swedish Parliament building with a simple sign: “School Strike for Climate.” Just one year later, she finds herself at the forefront of a global movement borne of her activism, invited to speak at high-profile institutions across the world, from European Parliament to the 2019 UN Climate Summit in New York. Showcasing candid, never-before-seen footage, Nathan Grossman’s documentary tracks both her meteoric rise to prominence from a shy student to a two-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, and the SPONSORED BY indelible impact she has had on a new generation of climate-change activists.

DIRECTOR Nathan Grossman PRODUCERS Fredrik Heinig, Cecilia Nessen

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I CARRY YOU WITH ME ‘TE LLEVO CONMIGO’ MINARI NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA/MEXICO, 2020, 111 MINUTES, SPANISH Based on a true story, Academy Award® nominee Heidi Ewing’s (JESUS CAMP) narrative debut unfolds with startling intimacy. Iván and Gerardo are involved in a surreptitious romance as aspiring chef and young father Iván is looking for better-paying jobs in the macho-centric restaurant industry in Mexico City. When the relationship is uncovered, Iván risks everything to attempt the dangerous trek across the USMexico border, promising his son and lover that he will return. A radiant, decades-long story of romance and longing, and a candid take on the American Dream, I CARRY YOU WITH ME beautifully pays homage to its real-life subjects.

EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2020, 115 MINUTES, KOREAN/ENGLISH A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, MINARI follows a Korean American family as they relocate to a tiny Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. Amidst the instability and challenges of this new life in the rugged Ozarks, the dynamics of the family home change completely with the arrival of their sly, foul-mouthed, but incredibly loving grandmother. A breakout at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, and anchored by a heartfelt lead performance by Steven Yeun (BURNING, The Walking Dead), director Lee Isaac Chung’s MINARI shows the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.

DIRECTOR Heidi Ewing SCREENWRITERS Heidi Ewing, Alan Page Arriaga PRODUCERS Mynette Louie, Heidi Ewing EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Norman Lear CAST Armando Espitia, Christian Vázquez, Michelle Rodríguez

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER Lee Isaac Chung PRODUCERS Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Christina Oh EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Brad Pitt, Joshua Bachove, Steven Yeun CAST Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, Alan Kim, Noel Kate Cho, Scott Haze, Yuh-Jung Youn, Will Patton

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NINE DAYS

NOMADLAND

EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2020, 124 MINUTES, ENGLISH

NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2020, 108 MINUTES, ENGLISH

In a lonely outpost in an unknown, metaphysical realm, Will (Winston Duke) is tasked with observing those living on Earth. When an unexpected event leaves a vacancy for a new life, Will must whittle five prospective candidates down to one worthy soul: The winner has the opportunity to be born, while the others lose that chance forevermore. But Will soon faces his own existential challenge in the form of free-spirited candidate Emma (Zazie Beetz), and is forced to reckon with his own tumultuous past.

An extraordinary feature debut, Edson Oda’s brilliant and haunting piece grapples with the enormous complexity of the human condition.

In the aftermath of the economic collapse and with no opportunities left in her small Nevada town, Fern (Academy Award® winner Frances McDormand) packs her van and embarks on a peripatetic life outside the norms of conventional society. As she drives along the dusty highways of the American West in her beaten-down RV, she encounters a community of like-minded individuals who eventually become her mentors and friends. Inspired by Jessica Bruder’s nonfiction book Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century, director Chloé Zhao’s (THE RIDER) latest film is a sweeping tale of displacement, a dustbrushed depiction of people drifting further toward the outskirts of society.

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER Edson Oda PRODUCERS Jason Michael Berman, Mette-Marie Kongsved, Matthew Lindner, Laura Tunstall, Datari Turner CAST Winston Duke, Zazie Beetz, Benedict Wong, Bill Skarsgård, Tony Hale, David Rysdahl

DIRECTOR Chloé Zhao SCREENWRITERS Jessica Bruder, Chloé Zhao PRODUCERS Frances McDormand, Peter Spears, Mollye Asher, Dan Janvey, Chloé Zhao CAST Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May, Charlene Swankie

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ROSE PLAYS JULIE

SOUND OF METAL

US PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, IRELAND/UK, 2019, 100 MINUTES, ENGLISH

EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, BELGIUM/USA, 2019, 130 MINUTES, ENGLISH

Yearning to know more about her mysterious past, Irish veterinary student Rose (Ann Skelly) travels to London in the hopes of establishing contact with her biological mother Ellen (Orla Brady), a successful television actress. In the process, she unearths the shocking truth about the troubling nature of how she came into this world, setting her on a violent collision course that threatens to destroy her already fragile sense of her own identity. With perfectly calibrated performances and exquisite direction from Joe Lawlor and Christine Molloy (MISTER JOHN, HIFF 2013), ROSE PLAYS JULIE is a nerve-racking, slow-burn thriller that is as precise as it is unpredictable.

During a series of adrenaline-fueled one-night gigs, itinerant punk-metal drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed) begins to experience intermittent hearing loss. When a specialist tells him his condition will rapidly worsen, he thinks his music career—and with it his life—is over. His bandmate and girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke) checks the recovering heroin addict into a secluded sober house for the deaf, in hopes it will prevent a relapse and help him learn to adapt to his new situation. But after being welcomed into a community that accepts him just as he is, Ruben has to choose between his equilibrium and the drive to reclaim the life he once knew. Utilizing startling, innovative sound design techniques, director Darius Marder takes audiences inside Ruben’s experience to vividly recreate his journey into a rarely examined world.

DIRECTORS/SCREENWRITERS Joe Lawlor, Christine Molloy PRODUCERS David Collins, Joe Lawlor, Christine Molloy CAST Ann Skelly, Orla Brady, Aidan Gillen

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DIRECTOR Darius Marder SCREENWRITERS Darius Marder, Abraham Marder PRODUCERS Bert Hamelinck, Sacha Ben Harroche, Kathy Benz, Bill Benz CAST Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff, Mathieu Amalric

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THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2020, 73 MINUTES, TURKISH

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, ITALY/USA/GREECE, 2020, 84 MINUTES, ITALIAN/PIEDMONTESE

Through the eyes of three canine outcasts roaming the streets of Istanbul, a city where it is illegal to euthanize stray dogs, documentarian Elizabeth Lo paints an intimate picture of the life of a city and its people. On their routine searches for food and shelter, the untethered dogs discreetly wander through the urban landscape, their gaze offering insight into the often-overlooked corners of Turkish society: loveless marriages, political protests, refugees without sanctuary. A critical observation of the complexities of human civilization, STRAY is a sensory voyage into new ways of seeing, and an exploration of what it means to live without status or security.

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER Elizabeth Lo PRODUCERS Elizabeth Lo, Shane Boris

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Simultaneously intimate and visually opulent in its storytelling, THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS exquisitely portrays a simpler but endangered way of living in harmony with nature. The White Alba truffle, the world’s most expensive ingredient, has remained for centuries an elusive and prized possession. Extremely rare and difficult to find, the only ones who have mastered the secret of the hunt are a dwindling community of aging Italian men and their specially trained dogs. Masterfully crafted by Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw (THE LAST RACE, HIFF 2018), this whimsical and charming documentary is an enthralling exploration of a ritual suspended in time.

DIRECTORS Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw PRODUCERS Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw

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THIS IS NOT A BURIAL, IT’S A RESURRECTION

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EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, LESOTHO/SOUTH AFRICA/ ITALY, 2019, 119 MINUTES, SESOTHO

Fox Rich is a fighter. The entrepreneur, abolitionist and mother of six boys has spent the past two decades campaigning for the release of her husband, Rob G. Rich, who is serving a 60-year sentence for a robbery they both committed in the early ’90s in a moment of desperation. Combining the video diaries Fox has recorded for Rob over the years with intimate glimpses of her present-day life, director Garrett Bradley paints a mesmerizing portrait of the resilience and radical love necessary to prevail over the endless separations of the country’s prison-industrial complex.

In his arresting and unforgettable fiction debut, writer-director Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese crafts a beguiling parable of displacement and resilience. In a small village nestled among the imposing mountains of land-locked Lesotho, octogenarian Mantoa prepares for her death, longing to be buried in the centuries-old cemetery with her departed family and ancestors. As she is making arrangements, she learns that the community is soon to be forcibly resettled in order to make way for a reservoir, and their entire village, history and traditions will disappear under water. Dreamlike and hypnotic, the film is an expressionistic elegy for things lost, and for memory itself.

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese PRODUCERS Cait Pansegrouw, Elias Ribeiro CAST Mary Twala Mhlongo, Jerry Mofokeng Wa Makheta, Makhaola Ndebele

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TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION EAST COAST PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2020, 81 MINUTES, ENGLISH Lisa Immordino Vreeland’s (LOVE, CECIL, HIFF 2017) latest documentary is an intimate, candid portrait of two luminaries of American literature— Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams. Jim Parsons (voicing Capote) and Zachary Quinto (voicing Williams) lovingly recreate this complicated relationship through the pair’s personal writings, encapsulating their early days of friendship as well as the eventual unsparing critiques they famously traded. Compellingly assembled from archival footage and photographs, this film captures in their own words a fascinating tableau of two brilliant artists who collaborated and collided in their lifelong pursuit of creativity.

DIRECTOR Lisa Immordino Vreeland PRODUCERS Mark Lee, Jonathan Gray, John Northrup CAST Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2020, 81 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DIRECTOR Garrett Bradley PRODUCERS Lauren Domino, Kellen Quinn, Garrett Bradley EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Laurene Powell Jobs, Davis Guggenheim, Nicole Stott, Rahdi Taylor, Kathleen Lingo

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TWO OF US ‘DEUX’ EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, FRANCE/LUXEMBOURG/ BELGIUM, 2019, 99 MINUTES, FRENCH/GERMAN Nina and Madeleine are two retired women living across the hall from each other. To the outside world, including Madeleine’s family, they are merely neighbors, but in reality the two have been carrying on a secret love affair for decades. When an unexpected incident intercedes in their previously blissful happiness, their carefully crafted story begins to unravel. Beautifully acted by Barbara Sukowa and Martine Chevallier, Filippo Meneghetti’s remarkable feature film debut is an electrifying, gripping chamber piece.

DIRECTOR Filippo Meneghetti SCREENWRITERS Malysone Bovorasmy, Filippo Meneghetti, Florence Vignon PRODUCERS Laurent Baujard, Pierre-Emmanuel Fleurantin CAST Barbara Sukowa, Martine Chevallier, Léa Drucker, Muriel Bénazéraf, Jérôme Varanfrain, Hervé Sogne

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UNDINE

US KIDS

NARRATIVE FEATURE, GERMANY/FRANCE, 2020, 90 MINUTES, GERMAN

NEW YORK PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2020, 98 MINUTES, ENGLISH

Legend holds that if the water nymph Undine falls in love with a human and he becomes unfaithful, she must kill him and return to the water.

Acclaimed auteur Christan Petzold (PHOENIX, TRANSIT) builds on this myth in his heady, mesmerizing tale of love gained and lost, steeped in magical realism. Undine (a fantastic Paula Beer) works as a Berlin city historian. When her boyfriend leaves her, her world seems to tilt off its axis, but when she unexpectedly falls for another man (Franz Rogowski), she dares hope this powerful new romance will finally shatter the curse. Hypnotic and bewitching, UNDINE is a love story unlike any other.

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER Christian Petzold PRODUCERS Florian Koerner von Gustorf, Michael Weber CAST Paula Beer, Franz Rogowski, Maryam Zaree, Jacob Matschenz

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WANDER DARKLY EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2020, 97 MINUTES, ENGLISH In WANDER DARKLY, a traumatic accident leaves a couple, Adrienne (Sienna Miller) and Matteo (Diego Luna), in a surreal state of being that takes them on a disorienting journey through the duality of their shared moments. By reliving fond recollections from the beginning of their romance while also navigating the overwhelming truths of their present, they must rediscover the love that truly binds their souls together. Filmmaker Tara Miele offers a profound new perspective on the delicate nature of relationships with this emotionally moving story about a couple who must reflect on their past in order to face their uncertain future.

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DIRECTOR Kim A. Snyder PRODUCERS Kim A. Snyder, Maria Cuomo Cole, Lori Cheatle

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DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER Tara Miele PRODUCERS Lynette Howell Taylor, Samantha Housman, Shivani Rawat, Monica Levinson CAST Sienna Miller, Diego Luna, Beth Grant, Aimee Carrero, Tory Kittles, Vanessa Bayer

When a gunman entered the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day 2018, gruesome images of the deadliest high school shooting in U.S. history quickly emerged. In the massacre’s aftermath, students unite in their frustration at the inaction of elected officials. Over the next month, their actions grow into the nationwide March For Our Lives movement, the largest youth protest in American history. Peabody Award-winning director Kim A. Snyder (NEWTOWN) follows the teenage activists as they fight for gun control and compel the political system into action. Insightful and rousing, US KIDS chronicles a new generation of youth leaders and their remarkable dedication to enact change.

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DEEP BLUE

Artist Bastienne Schmidt, whose evocative painting was selected for the HIFF 2020 poster, looks to the horizon for inspiration. BY JIM SERVIN

Courtesy of Bastienne Schmidt

Bastienne Schmidt and the canvaswrapped posts of “Grids and Threads,” her 2020 installation created for the DriveBy Art installation.

The dreamy cerulean hues of Bastienne Schmidt’s Blue Horizon Grid 2018 are interrupted by thin white lines dissecting the visual plane, invoking themes of freedom, structure, calm and chaos. Schmidt, a resident of Bridgehampton since 2001, has long associated the skyline with narrative: “Like the horizon,” she says, “the story always continues.”

Schmidt’s odyssey began in Munich, Germany, where she was born and lived for nine years until her family moved to Greece. The Mediterranean introduced her to a gorgeous palette of blues. “Blue is a very soothing color,” she says. “It has a calming nature, a vibrancy. It’s a color that has religious significance. It fascinates me.” Following college in Italy, and a move to New York City—her photographs have been acquired

by MoMA, ICP, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris—in 2001, Schmidt settled 113

in Bridgehampton, where she now lives with her husband, photographer Philippe Cheng, and their two sons, and gets her daily doses of blue.

Created two years ago as part of a series, Blue Horizon Grid 2018 caught the eye of HIFF executive director Anne Chaisson, who emailed Schmidt two months ago asking if the painting could represent the festival in 2020. “Many people don’t realize how intertwined we are as an art community,” Schmidt says of the Hamptons’ creative culture.

Reflecting on why the painting works so well now, Schmidt offers, “We are in uncharted waters. Yet, even in difficult times, there are up moments.” Case in point: Blue Horizon Grid 2018 just sold to collectors who granted permission for its use in HIFF 2020. “They’re in LA,” says Schmidt of the buyers. “LA is a film city, so they’re thrilled.”

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SHORT FILMS Expect the unexpected in HIFF’s dynamic short film programs.

Running the gamut from social impact drama to compelling documentaries to off-the-wall delights, there’s definitely something for everyone.

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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.

OCTOBER 9 - 14

VIRTUAL STREAMING

80 MINUTES

THE CHICKEN

HEAVEN REACHES DOWN TO EARTH NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE, SOUTH AFRICA, 2020, 10 MINUTES, ZULU/SOUTHERN SOTHO

USA, 2020, 13 MINUTES, ENGLISH/JAPANESE

DIRECTOR: Neo Sora

DIRECTOR: Tebogo Malebogo

On an unseasonably hot November afternoon in New York, a young Japanese immigrant and his visiting cousin spontaneously decide to buy a live chicken to cook for dinner.

Once Tau comes to a realization about their sexuality, a cascade of thoughts and emotions are set aflame in Tumelo.

ENTRE TÚ Y MILAGROS

HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE, COLOMBIA, 2020, 20 MINUTES, SPANISH

US PREMIERE, KAZAKHSTAN, 2020, 15 MINUTES, RUSSIAN

DIRECTOR: Mariana Saffon

DIRECTOR: Zhannat Alshanova

At 15, Milagros’ world still revolves around her mother’s affection, until an unexpected encounter with death makes her question not only their relationship, but her own existence.

A young academic prepares to leave her home in Kazakhstan for a fresh start in London. On the eve of her move, she dares to consider what will be left behind.

GRAMERCY USA, 2020, 22 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DIRECTORS: Jamil McGinnis, Pat Heywood When Shaq, a young man grappling with depression, returns to his New Jersey hometown, his exploration of grief and brotherhood transforms into the imagining of an inner life.

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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.

OCTOBER 9 - 14

VIRTUAL STREAMING

75 MINUTES

3 LOGICAL EXITS

THE GAME US PREMIERE, SWITZERLAND, 2020, 17 MINUTES, GERMAN/ITALIAN/SWISS/ GERMAN/TURKISH

DENMARK/UK/LEBANON, 2020, 15 MINUTES, ARABIC

DIRECTOR: Mahdi Fleifel

DIRECTOR: Roman Hodel

A sociological meditation on the various “exits” young Palestinians choose in order to cope with living in a refugee camp.

The exhilarating highs and lows of a professional soccer match, all from the watchful perspective of a referee at the very heart of the action.

I’M FREE NOW, YOU ARE FREE

CHARACTER

USA, 2020, 15 MINUTES, ENGLISH

EAST COAST PREMIERE, USA, 2020, 17 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DIRECTOR: Vera Brunner-Sung

DIRECTOR: Ash Goh Hua

Actor Mark Metcalf established himself by playing an array of aggrieved authority figures. Now in his 70s, he reflects back on his life and career in this meditation on power, privilege and the perils of being a “type.”

Following a 40-year, statesanctioned separation, the reunion and the repair of the relationship between a mother and son serve as a meditation on Black family preservation as an act of resistance.

ÊMÎCÊTÔCÊT: MANY BLOODLINES NY PREMIERE, CANADA, 2020, 11 MINUTES, ENGLISH/CREE

DIRECTOR: Theola Ross An Indigenous filmmaker and her white partner reflect on their differences in race, culture, class and gender roles as they document their journey to parenthood.

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UNIVERSITY SHORT FILMS SHOWCASE Curated from hundreds of submissions by a selection committee of industry professionals and HIFF Advisory Board members, these prize-winning short films showcase the extraordinary talent and achievements of five exceptional student filmmakers.

OCTOBER 9 - 14

VIRTUAL STREAMING

68 MINUTES

HEADING SOUTH

TAPE NY PREMIERE, NARRATIVE SHORT, USA, 2020, 13 MINUTES, ENGLISH

NARRATIVE SHORT, CHINA/USA, 2020, 12 MINUTES, MONGOLIAN/MANDARIN

DIRECTOR: Yuan Yuan

DIRECTOR: Jojo Erholtz

Eight-year-old Chasuna visits her father in the big city, where she is greeted by an unwelcome surprise.

A young hockey player struggles to repair her relationship with her teammate as they prepare for the team’s pre-qualifying match.

PARACHUTE

TO THE DUSTY SEA

NY PREMIERE, NARRATIVE SHORT, USA, 2020, 14 MINUTES, ENGLISH/MANDARIN

EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE SHORT, FRANCE, 2020, 12 MINUTES, FRENCH

DIRECTOR: Katherine Tolentino

DIRECTOR: Héloïse Ferlay On a sweltering summer day, a pair of siblings try their best to catch their mother’s elusive eye.

Wendy, a teenage Chinese immigrant, struggles to acclimate to life as a high school student in the United States. Then Mei-Ling arrives.

ROUND 0 US PREMIERE, NARRATIVE SHORT, ICELAND/ITALY, 2020, 17 MINUTES, ICELANDIC

DIRECTOR: Sonia Ladidà Schiavone A group of Icelandic boxers train for the Nordic Championship, until a serious accident risks compromising their futures—both as athletes and as young men.

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ON THE ROAD TO FIND OUT Spanning multiple generations, this thoughtful collection of stories finds characters navigating moments of transition, uncertainty and self-discovery.

OCTOBER 9 - 14

VIRTUAL STREAMING

78 MINUTES

BETYE SAAR: TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

CHUJ BOYS OF SUMMER

NY PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY SHORT, USA, 2020, 8 MINUTES, ENGLISH

US PREMIERE , NARRATIVE SHORT, USA/GUATEMALA, 2020, 17 MINUTES, CHUJ/SPANISH/ENGLISH

DIRECTOR: Christine Turner

DIRECTOR: Max WalkerSilverman

At 93, there’s no stopping when it comes to the legendary artist Betye Saar.

Speaking only his native language, a Guatemalan teenager begins his new life in rural Colorado.

BLACKHEADS

DAFA METTI (DIFFICULT)

NARRATIVE SHORT, USA, 2020, 8 MINUTES, ENGLISH

DOCUMENTARY SHORT, UK/FRANCE, 2019, 15 MINUTES, WOLOF

DIRECTOR: Emily Ann Hoffman

DIRECTOR: Tal Amiran Under the glittering lights of the Eiffel Tower, undocumented Senegalese migrants sell souvenirs of the monument to support their families back home.

A young woman copes with bad therapy, a broken heart and blackheads.

BROKEN BIRD

HIRAETH

NARRATIVE SHORT, USA, 2020, 10 MINUTES, ENGLISH/HEBREW

US PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY SHORT, USA/LEBANON, 2020, 20 MINUTES, ARABIC

DIRECTOR: Rachel Harrison Gordon

DIRECTOR: Jimmy Goldblum After leaving Syria on a single-entry visa to the USA, architect and artist Mohamad Hafez makes the life-changing decision to recreate the home he left behind.

Caught between two worlds, a biracial girl prepares for her Bat Mitzvah.

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SCHEDULED SCREENINGS While most films in the Virtual Cinema will be available for viewing at any time throughout the festival dates, select films are ONLY available during specific three-hour windows as SCHEDULED VIRTUAL SCREENINGS. These films and their corresponding screening times are listed below, along with our Drive-In screenings in East Hampton and Amagansett and our Outdoor screenings at the Southampton Arts Center (SAC).

SCHEDULED VIRTUAL

DRIVE-IN

SCREENINGS

3PM

7PM

SCREENINGS

East Hampton

Amagansett

OUTDOOR SCREENINGS

Southampton Arts Center (SAC)

All Drive-in and Outdoor Screenings begin at 7PM THURSDAY 10/8

FRIDAY 10/9

WITH DRAWN ARMS

WITH DRAWN ARMS

THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS

AMMONITE

THE FATHER

HARRY CHAPIN: WHEN IN DOUBT, DO SOMETHING

84 min

THE CLIMB 97 min

GUNDA 93 min

84 min

120 min

84 min

THE FATHER 97 min

SATURDAY 10/10

THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS 84 min

I CARRY YOU WITH ME

97 min

111 min

93 min

MINARI

GUNDA

THE FATHER

THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS

NOMADLAND

THE CLIMB

NINE DAYS

115 min

SUNDAY 10/11

97 min

93 min

108 min

I AM A TOWN 83 min

84 min

US KIDS with ON THE CUSP 98 min

MINARI 115 min

MONDAY 10/12

NINE DAYS 124 min

97 min

124 min

ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI...

110 min

TRUMAN AND TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION 81 min

TUESDAY 10/13

I CARRY YOU WITH ME

WEDNESDAY 10/14

NINE DAYS

111 min

124 min

During the SCHEDULED VIRTUAL SCREENINGS, you will be able to briefly pause or rewind the film as needed, but after three hours the watch window will expire and you will no longer have access to the film.

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“Being a mom changes the center of your gravity,” says Jewel, who has a 9-year-old son, Kase. “I’m really glad I had the tools I did before I became a mom, because perfectionism, you can get away with in your career, but as a parent it’s horrible. Getting to teach my son emotional and mindfulness skills, and how to breathe and observe his own behaviors has been really fun. And our kids need it now more than ever.”

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HAVING NAVIGATED HER OWN SOLITARY, HARD-WON PATH TO WELLNESS, LEADING TO HER MULTIPLATINUM BREAKTHROUGH IN THE ’90S, SINGER-ACTRESSAUTHOR JEWEL NOW SHARES KNOWLEDGE, THEORIES AND EXPERT ADVICE ABOUT WHAT’S BEST FOR MIND AND BODY.

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boss and he wouldn’t give me my paycheck. I was living in my car, and then my car got stolen. I ended up writing songs because I was stealing a lot, and I tried to replace that behavior with writing. I started singing in a coffee shop and I got discovered. The way this relates to your question is that I almost didn’t sign my record deal because I figured that if you take somebody with my emotional background and you add, god forbid, fame to the mix, that’s what every movie that’s ever been made is about, with every musician. And again, I didn’t want to be a statistic. I didn’t think I could handle public scrutiny, because I was so emotionally dysfunctional still.

And I knew it.

So I made a promise to myself: I would make being a happy, whole human my No. 1 job. And No. 2 would be to be a musician. And if I promised myself I’d never switch those two around, I’d let myself sign that deal and I did. And I think I did pretty good.

I would take years between records, switch genres regularly. Things that are considered career suicide. But I needed those years off to adjust psychologically to the lifestyle shift that had happened. To make sure my inner growth is the priority, because fame obviously is very unhealthy in a lot of ways. I was able to make a career livable to me, where the prop in my industry is you just keep going. Make a record, and another record. That’s why there’s so many burnouts and so many kids getting on drugs. It’s sad.

Ray Rogers: Hi, Jewel. What part of the world are you in?

Jewel: I’m in the Rocky Mountains, up high in the mountains on a sunny and delightful day. Fall colors are just starting to come.

RR: I know wellness is very important to you. What would you say is your wellness philosophy?

J: Hmm. In three words or less? My wellness philosophy would be to consider our education of what it takes to learn to be a whole human. Wellness comes through harmony, not balance.

Balance means you have to keep everything the same, these two scales; it’s an impossible proposition. But when you think in terms of harmony, there are multiple elements that you want to bring into harmony. If you look at wellness, where you’re trying to bring multiple systems where they sing together, that’s a whole different approach. So imagine a CEO who may have been raised in a home of entrepreneurs. A great tone, lots of great muscles in the CEO limb, but he might have poor tone in his intimacy or parenting. You have pain, you have a lack of harmony. Just like if you’re working out, if all you did was leg presses, you’d hurt your back eventually.

You have to train your entire muscular system. You have to do it to yourself, too.

It’s a whole human approach as I call it, where we can help people get education that’s usable in every area of our life. Because we need every area of our life to be robust. That would be more my philosophy in my life, that’s what I spent my life educating myself in. Seeking out the best mentors and educators to gain that knowledge that I was lacking because of poor health at a young age, moving out at 15.

I had a lot to learn, and was very frustrated there was no school I could go to. So at my wellness festival, creating this sort of whole human model where I can democratize wellness and create a place where people can go to learn from me, has been the real fun part.

“ I was homeless, so I thought, ‘ What can I be grateful about?’

Then I saw the sun coming through the trees and it was beautiful. And it reminded me of being a little girl in Alaska, and laying on meadows and having the sun shining through trees.”

RR: This is the 25th anniversary of your debut, Pieces of You. Looking back on that, how in touch are you with who you were then? I’m curious about your remembrance of that time, and personal growth since then.

J: I look back on that time in my life, which was a very productive time, even though I was homeless: It was the best and worst time of my life. It was kind of a make-orbreak moment. I was having panic attacks and I was agoraphobic. Bad kidneys, bad health problems. Stealing a lot. I remember this one moment, I was in a dressing room trying to steal a dress, and I looked at my reflection and said, “I am a statistic.” That goal I had at 15 of not becoming a statistic, it didn’t work. I was going to end up in jail or dead if I didn’t turn my life around. I remember this quote by Buddha, or at least that I attribute to Buddha,

RR: How has the focus on wellness helped you to navigate the ups and downs of the music industry?

J: I moved out when I was 15 and I knew statistically kids like me end up repeating the cycle that they’re raised in. So my goal at 15 was to not become a statistic. I did pretty good, until I was 18. I wouldn’t have sex with the 122

Jewel with the team and kids in her Inspiring Children Foundation

attack coming on, I was on a street corner. And I decided to become grateful. Because that was a feeling that I could tell dilated me and I could feel a weight to it. Then I saw the sun coming through the trees and it was beautiful.

And it reminded me of being a little girl in Alaska, and laying on meadows and having the sun shining through trees. And I suddenly became profoundly grateful, and that’s the truth. You have to have it in your whole body. It can’t just be a mental thing, And I was moved to tears in that moment, and it was the very first moment I was able to ward off a panic attack. Which for me is life-changing. So that’s what I wrote the song about the power of gratitude.

RR: Is there anything you do in your daily life on a personal basis to maintain mental health and overall health?

J: Well, I have a practice I do everyday. About an hour by myself—meditating, journaling. I always have a running list of things I’m working on. I set aside an hour every day to spend time with myself. We spend time on so many things and developing so many relationships, but we really don’t develop a relationship with ourselves. Cultivating a place where you get to fall in love with your life, and your bliss, your purpose and passion. It took a long time for me to carve that time out. I stick up for that time more than I do working out. Exercise comes second.

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saying “Happiness doesn’t depend on who you are or what you have, it depends on what you think.” I had nothing left but my thoughts. And I tried to see if I could turn my life around at that time.

When I look back on my life and I think of that year of make-or-break time, where you’re either gonna die or figure out a better way to live, that’s what really shocks me.

And what do we do with pain? That’s why I wrote songs.

How do we handle pain if we aren’t taught happiness? Is it learnable? Those questions I started asking myself then that I began writing songs about, like “Daddy” and “Amen” and “Painters." I was wondering, “Can I be the artist of my life?” and invent my world. Looking back 25 years later, being able to have the answers to those questions is pretty neat.

RR: Tell us about the launch of The Wellness Experience summit and concert on World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10), which benefits your Inspiring Children Foundation.

J: The wellness festival was a longtime dream of mine, of this whole human idea: a place where I can democratize wellness. Something that I realized as I became a celebrity is that information is often elite. For me to get a hold of the best experts, and talk to them, and filter off people selling something versus people with really good information, it was like a full-time job. And it took my celebrity, which is weird. I never used my celebrity to get a table at a nice restaurant. It’s to get a hold of doctors that are very hard to get a hold of.

RR: You have created your life. Your song “Grateful” is a preview of the new album that’ll be out early in 2021.

Practicing gratefulness is a tenet of wellness for a lot of people. Tell me what role that plays in your life.

J: That year, I was trying to find a way out of my panic attacks. I took lots of notes and wrote a lot. And I realized there are only two states of being. There’s dilated, and contracted. Every thought, feeling or action exists in either of those two states. That was really exciting to discover, because that simplifies an emotional and complex inner and outer world for all of us. Every single thought, feeling or action leads to dilation or contraction. I started making a list of what feelings dilated me, and what feelings and actions contracted me. And then I began to get curious as I learned. Mindfulness, that word wasn’t around yet, I don’t think was invented yet. But a lot of these things were mindfulness exercises. Learning how to be present in real time. I noticed that as I had anxiety, obviously my whole system contracted. So I wanted to see if I could hack my way out of a contracted state, forcing myself into a dilated state. So starting to recognize that, there’s two states of being, I can’t be in two at once, I remember I felt this panic

RR: What a fabulous use of your celebrity status then.

J: I think so. But I want everyone to know this information. I had to study nutrition for 20 years to figure out how to work with my health, my genetics. So the wellness festival is just democratizing wellness information, in every area it takes to be a whole human. The talks help with parenting, with emotions, physical, mental. It’s going to go online because of COVID, which made a whole other type of speaker available too. And you don’t have to be in Cincinnati, or travel for it. I’m excited about it. inspiringchildren.net 123

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The best ways to give back, get educated and stay active on the East End this fall.

BY GABRIELLE ECHEVARRIETA

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Link and password will be sent to ticket holders the day of the event. bookhampton.com

OCTOBER 17 The Great Giveback: Community Cleanup Team up with Hampton Library to beautify our community. Pick up supplies, then venture out to town or the beach for a collaborative cleanup. Snap a selfie during your journey, then head back to the library for a prize. Contact sarah@ hamptonlibrary.org for information.

2478 Main St., Bridgehampton OCTOBER 20 Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Annual Golf Outing Enjoy 18 rounds of socially distanced golf and alfresco luncheon at the picturesque Sebonack Golf Club. Hosted by the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Foundation, this event will provide lifesaving medical equipment to health care heroes. Contact Kellie.Pettit@ stonybrookmedicine.edu for pricing and availability.

405 Sebonac Rd., Southampton OCTOBER 20 Virtual Climate Change Presentation Scientists with the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society will unpack the effects of climate change on marine life, and weigh in on the

Learn how to grow an oceanfriendly garden with horticulturist Roxanne Zimmer.

debate between natural and manmade causes of global warming.

Register in advance, join via Zoom. hamptonbayslibrary.org OCTOBER 20-DECEMBER 1 Ayurvedic Aromatherapy With David Crow Using Ayurvedic philosophy, students will learn how essential oils, aromatherapy and botanic medicine can promote healing. This sevenmodule course is conducted by David Crow, founder of Floracopeia. $350 course fee. info@mandalayoga.com OCTOBER 21 Michael Ian Black, A Better Man in Conversation With Molly Jong-Fast Stand-up comedian Michael Ian Black decodes the social constructs of masculinity in his new book A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son alongside Molly Jong-Fast, editor 126

OCTOBER 22 The Devil Has My Consent: The Real Story Behind the Salem Witch Trials Historian Kathy Wilson explores the driving forces and historical effects of the Salem Witch Trials, including accusations, executions and the key players that influenced the infamous events. Free. Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees 15 minutes before the start of the event. easthamptonlibrary.org NOVEMBER 4 Finding Your Psychic Self Discover how the practices of meditation, hypnosis and dream interpretation can unlock your intuitive abilities. Attendees will study the intricacies of tarot, palmistry, numerology and astrology and how to integrate them into wellness rituals.

Preregister, and attend via Zoom. myhamptonlibrary.org NOVEMBER 12 Virtual Screening of 1,000 Years a Witness and Q&A with Director Bryan Downey Sag Harbor resident Bryan Downey presents 1,000 Years a Witness, a documentary series depicting the struggles of 13 Shinnecock elders and their efforts to preserve their cultural practices. View the series at home, then tune in via Zoom for an illuminating Q&A with Downey on November 12. Free. Register at southamptonhistory.org

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OCTOBER 17 Gardening by the Sea Fill your garden with plants that flourish amid the salt, sand and sea spray of the East End’s coastal environment.

Hosted by community horticulturist specialist Roxanne Zimmer. Free.

Registrants will be sent an email with the Zoom Meeting ID and password prior to the event. rogersmemorial.librarycalendar.com

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A by-the-numbers look at Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman, who stars in the HBO miniseries The Undoing, premiering October 25.

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THREE Kidman’s family relocated to Sydney, Australia, when she was 3 years old.

Age Kidman landed her first leading role in her film debut, a remake of the Australian holiday season favorite Bush Christmas.

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Kidman’s production company, Blossom Films, has created six films and television shows so far, including the upcoming HBO limited series The Undoing.

6801 Her Hollywood Walk of Fame star is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.

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“If you enter the dark side of life, and come through it, you emerge with more strength and passion.”

The year Nicole Mary Kidman was born on June 20 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

15 The actress has been nominated for 15 Golden Globe awards, with five wins: for To Die For, Moulin Rouge!, The Hours and Big Little Lies.

TWO She appeared twice, first as herself and then as her character Satine from Moulin Rouge!, in a series of postage stamps featuring Australian actors, including Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett.

In 2006, Kidman was appointed Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Development Fund for Women, and in 2016 she donated $50,000 to UN Women.

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Kidman has four children, including two daughters with husband Keith Urban, and two grown children from her marriage to Tom Cruise.

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