named programs · 12 · from sources
What they call their work
Catskill Mountain House
Film documenting the history of the Catskill Mountain House, a 19th-century resort hotel and symbol of Gilded Age tourism.
Deep Water
Documentary on the construction of the Catskill Water System, focusing on the Ashokan and Schoharie Reservoirs, engineering achievements, and the impact on displaced communities.
East Side Stories
Oral history film capturing memories of Jewish life in Worcester, Massachusetts, focusing on family, community, and cultural identity.
First Artist in America
Film about John Vanderlyn, the 19th-century neoclassical painter from Kingston, NY, who portrayed seven U.S. presidents and created significant historical artworks.
Giving Birth
Pioneering documentary of a Mayan-style home birth in Yucatán, Mexico, filmed in 1972 using early video technology.
Mountain River
Documentary tracing the Esopus Creek from its headwaters to the Hudson River, highlighting ecological, historical, and conservation aspects.
Rails to the Catskills
Historical documentary on the development and decline of railroads in the Catskill Mountains, featuring archival footage and expert commentary.
School Board Blues
75-minute documentary memoir about the Indian mascot controversy in Onteora Central School District, examining community division, racism, and school board politics.
Sweet Violets
Documentary exploring the history of Rhinebeck, NY as the "Violet Capital of the World," including cultural, economic, and botanical aspects of the violet industry.
Two Woodstock Hippie Films
Compilation of two experimental counterculture films from the late 1960s and early 1970s, offering insight into communal living and the hippie movement.
Woodstock '94
Independent documentary capturing the events, culture, and aftermath of the 1994 Woodstock Festival.
Zadie and the Bar Mitzvah
Documentary about a non-traditional Bar Mitzvah, exploring intergenerational family bonds and Jewish cultural traditions.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Documentary Film Production 6 activities
- Produces and broadcasts regional historical documentaries with archival mediaProduces documentary films such as "Deep Water" that incorporate hundreds of vintage photographs, rare film footage, and interviews with historians and residents, and distributes them via DVD release and broadcast on PBS stations like WMHT, as well as screenings at film festivals and libraries in the Northeast.
- Produces and distributes documentary films on social and community issuesCreates and releases documentary films addressing social controversies and community dynamics, such as the Indian mascot debate in the Onteora Central School District, using long-term observational footage, school board recordings, and extensive editing from hundreds of hours of material.
- Produces and distributes educational and art-related media contentCreates documentaries, multimedia presentations, and experimental films on social interest topics including environmental issues, public health, social justice, cultural history, and the arts, and distributes them through screenings, broadcasts, festivals, and physical media. Ongoing since 1979, these works incorporate archival materials, original footage, expert commentary, and historical research.
- Produces and releases experimental and countercultural filmsProduces and releases experimental films documenting communal life during the counterculture era, including pioneering works such as a 1970s home birth documentary filmed in the Yucatan, and participates in early documentary video festivals, preserving and distributing rare works from the late 1960s and 1970s.
- Produces documentaries on cultural and historical figures and movementsCreates documentary films and educational content focused on significant cultural figures such as John Vanderlyn, the history of American art institutions, and events like the 1994 Woodstock Festival, using archival materials, expert commentary, and historical narratives to explore their impact and legacy.
- Produces historical documentaries on regional environmental and cultural topicsProduces in-depth documentary films exploring the geographic, ecological, and cultural history of specific regions, such as the Esopus Creek and the Catskill Mountains, incorporating interviews with scientists, historians, conservationists, and local stakeholders, along with archival research from libraries and historical societies.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizes and presents public art and educational exhibitionsImplements public art initiatives such as "Sun As Source," an exhibition of solar art presented at the 1982 World's Fair, and "Outdoors Across America," which displayed art on billboards in urban and rural areas to promote environmental awareness and public engagement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produces multimedia content on botanical and cultural historyDevelops multimedia presentations exploring the mythology, medicinal uses, and cultural significance of plants such as violets, combining historical sources, literature, music, interviews with herbalists and historians, and archival visual materials to document regional impacts like the sweet violet industry in Rhinebeck, NY.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$7K
Contributions & grants$5K69%
Program service revenue$1162%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$12K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -16.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ALAN CAREY — DIRECTOR
- DONNA BOUNDY — DIRECTOR
- SARA COHEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Abbie Hoffman Partner — Featured in the film collection "Two Woodstock Hippie Films".
- Athens International Film Festival Partner — Hosted screening of the documentary "Zadie and the Bar Mitzvah".
- Bob Mohowski Partner — Historian featured in the documentary RAILS TO THE CATSKILLS.
- Catskill International Film Festival Network — Film festival where MOUNTAIN RIVER was an official selection in 2021.
- Clearwater Education Project Partner — Partnered on environmental education and outreach initiatives.
- Dale Flansburg Partner — Historian featured in the documentary RAILS TO THE CATSKILLS.
- Dick Staber Partner — Music contributor for the documentary RAILS TO THE CATSKILLS.
- Dr. Benjamin Spock Partner — Collaborated with Dr. Benjamin Spock on the project "Will Our Children Thank Us."
- Eugene Dauner Partner — Historian featured in the documentary RAILS TO THE CATSKILLS.
- Evan Jennings Partner — Historian featured in the documentary RAILS TO THE CATSKILLS.
- Global Village Network — Participated in the First Documentary Video Festival hosted by Global Village in New York City.
- Global Village Partner — Hosted screening of the documentary "Zadie and the Bar Mitzvah".
- John M. Ham Partner — Historian featured in the documentary RAILS TO THE CATSKILLS.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — References the Metropolitan Museum of Art as the current repository of John Vanderlyn’s Panorama of Versailles.
- New York City Partner — Collaborated with New York City scientists in the production of the documentary MOUNTAIN RIVER.
- New York State Partner — Collaborated with New York State scientists in the production of the documentary MOUNTAIN RIVER.
- Onteora Central School District Partner — Subject of the documentary film and location of recorded events.
- Paul Krassner Partner — Featured in the film collection "Two Woodstock Hippie Films".
- Paul Lounsbury Partner — Music contributor for the documentary RAILS TO THE CATSKILLS.
- Robert Haines Partner — Historian featured in the documentary RAILS TO THE CATSKILLS.
- Second Documentary Video Festival Partner — Hosted screening of the documentary "Zadie and the Bar Mitzvah".
- WMHT Partner — Partnered to broadcast the documentary "Deep Water" on PBS/Schenectady.
- William Helmer Partner — Historian featured in the documentary RAILS TO THE CATSKILLS.
- Woodstock Community Free School Partner — Collaborated on a trip to Mexico to record a home birth documentary.
- Woodstock Film Festival Partner — Screened the documentary "Deep Water" at the festival.
- Worcester Historical Museum Partner — Collaborated with the Worcester Historical Museum for historical commentary in the documentary.
- WorldFest Houston International Film Festival Network — Film festival where MOUNTAIN RIVER was awarded a Silver Remi Award in 2021.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Artistic and Documentary Storytelling for Public Educationmethodology: arts_and_education_outreachBy producing and distributing artistically grounded documentaries and media, we increase public engagement with social, historical, and ecological issues because emotionally resonant narratives enhance understanding and retention of complex topics.