HamptonsFilm has unveiled its annual SummerDocs sequence with a lineup that features Alex Gibney’s “Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie” and Amir Bar-Lev’s “The Last First: Winter K2.”
It marks the 18th version of the sequence, which will likely be introduced in partnership with Guild Corridor. Gibney’s movie will open the sequence on Saturday, June 27. The lineup additionally consists of HBO Unique documentary “The Lion Queen,” directed by Alden Nusser and Ben Fries, which is able to premiere on Saturday, August 1. It’s going to shut with Apple Unique Movies’ “The Last First: Winter K2.” HamptonsFilm Chief Inventive Officer David Nugent and Co-Chair Alec Baldwin will lead post-screening conversations with filmmakers.
“In its 18th year, our SummerDocs series continues to spotlight compelling films that challenge, inspire, and engage audiences, and our 2026 lineup is no exception,” stated HamptonsFilm Chief Inventive Officer David Nugent. “These films have already generated tremendous audience response, and we’re thrilled to bring them to East End audiences this summer.”
Impressed by acclaimed writer Salman Rushdie’s memoir “Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder,” “Knife” follows not simply the writer’s bodily rehabilitation from the assault, but additionally paperwork how he retained his spirit. Gibney will likely be current for a post-screening dialog.
“The Lion Queen,” tracks Jocelyne Wildenstein – usually referred to within the media as “The Catwoman” – as she turns into a ’90s tabloid obsession. Producer Caroline Baron will be part of for a post-screening dialog.
“The Last First: Winter K2” follows a workforce of mountaineers who, in 2021, try and make the primary profitable winter ascent of K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth. Bar-Lev will likely be current for a post-screening dialog.
The sequence has additionally featured movies from filmmakers together with Maite Alberdi, Fisher Stevens, Rory Kennedy, Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing, Davis Guggenheim, Andrew Rossi, Daniel Roher, Chiemi Karasawa, Morgan Neville, Marina Zenovich, Louie Psihoyos, Steve James, Ian Bonhôte, and Peter Ettedgui. All screenings will start at 7:00 PM at Guild Corridor.
HamptonsFilm additionally introduced the return of its free out of doors screening sequence, that includes a lineup of basic crowd pleasers introduced on Wednesday evenings all through the summer time. Movie screenings this season embody “Mamma Mia!” (July 8) at Fundamental Seashore, “The Biggest Little Farm” (July 15) at Amber Waves, “Home Alone” (July 22) at Herrick Park, “Wall-E (Aug. 5) at LongHouse Reserve, “Coco” (Aug. 12) at Herrick Park, in partnership with Ola, and “Jaws” (Aug. 19) at Fundamental Seashore, and extra. Rain dates would be the Thursday of every week.
The SummerDocs sequence is sponsored by Luminara Alcohol-Eliminated Wines and E2AC. The free Out of doors screening sequence is sponsored by Serhant, with help from NYSCA (New York State Council on the Arts).
Tickets for the 2026 SummerDocs Sequence particular person screenings at the moment are accessible for buy on Guild Corridor’s web site. HamptonsFilm members obtain a ticket low cost.
