The Leatherman: An American Vagabond
A Documentary Film by Jon Scott Bennett
Sunday, July 17th, 11:00 am
A Documentary Film by Jon Scott Bennett
Sunday, July 17th, 11:00 am
When a strange unkempt man dressed head to toe in leather began traveling the roads of New York and Connecticut, the people of the region immediately took notice. He hardly spoke, only ever engaging in conversation to ask for food, water, and tobacco. Local fascination grew as it was realized that the route he followed would bring him back a little more than a month later. Yet his name, origins, and reasons for wandering have never been explained. This created an air of mystery around the figure who has come to be known as "The Leatherman."
Student filmmaker Jon Scott Bennett, currently pursuing a B.A. in History, will present his film. Tompkins Corners believes that we have a young Ken Burns in our midst, and want to share his work in our community with the hope and confidence that Jon will be well beyond our borders before we know it. Q&A with the Director will follow.
Doors open at 10:30, Join us for bagels and coffee before the film!
Presented in partnership with the
Putnam Valley Free Library
30 Oscawana Lake Road
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
Phone: (845) 528-3242
Tickets $10 at the door
More info HERE
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