Films On Purpose

06/15/2026

News from a Founding Director of Films on Purpose, Kathleen Williamson - the publication of her first novel. Available at The Village Bookstore of Pleasantville, NY and Amazon. Early reviews are stellar!

05/05/2026

Excellent afternoon at the Chappaqua Library with our friends Pleasantville Community Garden and impressive panel of experts.

Food waste is a global issue. Food insecurity is a global crisis.

The film “WASTED! The Story of Food Waste” addresses both but now the challenge for us is what we do with this information. What will you do to reduce food waste in your home and help those in need locally? Take action!

04/29/2026

Not a new film, but still the same problem. We’re talking about and this Sunday, May 3rd at the

The film WASTED, narrated by , lays the foundation for an amazing panel discussion with people on the frontlines, rescuing food to feed people in our local community.

Grateful to our esteemed panel from: farmer market, , , and ASM MaryJane Shimsky.

Registration link is in our bio, (below on FB) but not required. Pre-film Reception at 2:30, film starts at 3:00pm.

Book signing of the children’s book “A Rescue Feast” by will follow panel discussion.

Hope to see you there!

https://www.chappaqualibrary.org/event/wasted-story-food-waste-28388

04/06/2026

EVENT REMINDER:
We’re partnering with our friends at Pleasantville Community Garden for this important film and panel discussion:

“Wasted! The Story of Food Waste” NEW DATE: May 3rd at 3pm at the

WASTED is, “an informative and entertaining documentary produced by celebrity chef , “Wasted!” takes you around the world, showing the 1.3 billion tons of food that gets thrown out each year and the people fighting hardest to prevent it.”

Register below or go to the link in our IG bio: https://www.chappaqualibrary.org/event/wasted-story-food-waste-28388

03/21/2026

Join us at Pace University in for a special screening of “The Keeper” followed by an in-person conversation with filmmaker Jon Bowermaster on April 17th from 3pm to 5pm in Wilcox Hall.

The Keeper follows the cantankerous, charismatic, and fiercely devoted John Lipscomb and his loyal dog as they patrol the by wooden boat, guarding a waterway long scarred by industrial abuse.

More details in the link below:

https://www.pace.edu/event/film-screening-and-qa-keeper

03/18/2026

Good news! We have set the new date for the WASTED event which was cancelled due to the big snow storm this winter.
Please join us on Sunday, May 3rd at 3pm at the for this film, panel discussion and book signing.
Link to register again is in our bio or available on our FB page. https://www.chappaqualibrary.org/event/wasted-story-food-waste-28388
Hope to see you there!
Many thanks to our friends at the for their support in organizing this event.

03/16/2026

Despite the wet weather, another SOLD OUT event with our friends at Neighbors Link at the Jacob Burns Film Center.
So grateful to our community and partners for these important films and discussions.

03/03/2026

Join Neighbors Link, Jacob Burns Film Center, Films On Purpose, and Open Arms for Refugees on March 16th at 7pm for a powerful film screening and panel discussion. America's Hunt for Migrants looks at the current immigration crackdown happening in the United States and the ordinary people who are being impacted by this unprecedented campaign of arrests, raids, and deportations. All tickets include the film screening, post-film panel discussion, and reception.

https://burnsfilmcenter.org/booking/americas-hunt-for-migrants/

02/26/2026

Important film and discussion with Neighbors Link on March 16th at the Jacob Burns Film Center. See details below:

Join us for a powerful film screening and panel discussion. America's Hunt for Migrants looks at the current immigration crackdown happening in the United States and the ordinary people who are being impacted by this unprecedented campaign of arrests, raids, and deportations. All tickets include the film screening, post-film panel discussion, and reception.
https://burnsfilmcenter.org/booking/americas-hunt-for-migrants/

02/21/2026

Due to the anticipated storm we are canceling this event and will be rescheduling it at a later time this spring. The new date will be posted here ASAP.

If you registered, the will send an email once we have a new date.

Stay safe!❄️