Southampton Arts Center Presents Screening of Captain Phillips + Panel with Captain Richard Phillips, Michael “Ziggy” Zeigler + More
Southampton Arts Center [SAC – southamptonartscenter.org] will present a special screening of the film Captain Phillips, which tells the true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking of the U.S.-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, on Friday, July 29 at 7 p.m. Prior to the film, Captain Richard Phillips, Michael “Ziggy” Zeigler, and special guests will discuss the real-life events, as well as issues faced by veterans today. Learn more at southamptonartscenter.org/film.
“SAC’s mission is community building through the arts,” shares SAC executive director Tom Dunn. “Through our programs including art, talks, films, live, and kids’ program, we encourage all members of our community to gather in an open, inclusive space. We’re particularly looking forward to engaging our veteran community for this special event, and grateful to have Captain Richard Phillips, Michael Zeigler, and others join us to bring an awareness to the issues those who have served our country continue to face.”
An American merchant mariner and author, Captain Richard Phillips famously served as the captain of the MV Maersk Alabama, which was hijacked by Somali pirates. The was the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in 200 years. Since surviving the attack, Captain Phillips has shared his inspirational story of perseverance and teamwork during speaking appearances across the country.
A former special operations soldier, Zeigler is a professional golfer, musician, and fundraiser, having performed in more than 800 events across the United States. He has been a member of the special operations community since 2010, and is currently active in supporting special operations and helping the families of several charities, including Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Veteran Services USA, UDT SEAL Association, and several others. His philanthropic work has helped raise more than $10 million.
This event is free for veterans and SAC members. All other tickets are $10 per person. This screening is sponsored by Kara Ross. Film @ SAC is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens.
SAC’s galleries will be open Thursday through Monday from 12 to 5 PM. Gallery admission is $5 per person, or free for members and children 12 and under.
SAC continues to follow all New York State and CDC guidelines for all programs and events. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test is required for all indoor events.
Select Southampton Arts Center programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. ECO Programs at SAC are made possible by Dorothy & Michael Reilly. FIGURES TRANSFORMED is presented by Sylvia Hemingway and Lana Jokel, with media partners Purist and WLIW. FILM @ SAC is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens. Wellness @ SAC media partner is The Purist. Financial Literacy Partner: J.P. Morgan Private Bank. General operating support is provided by Bank of America. The SAC Summer Stage 2022 is sponsored by Primary Care and Reproductive Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian.
ABOUT SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER
Southampton Arts Center is committed to community building through the arts. We present and produce inspiring, inclusive, socially and regionally relevant programs across all disciplines – welcoming, connecting, and collaborating with the diverse members of New York’s East End community and beyond. SAC is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization.
For more information about Southampton Arts Center, located at 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, New York 11968, visit southamptonartscenter.org or call 631.283.0967. Follow SAC on Facebook and Instagram @southamptonartscenter. For press inquiries, contact Rachel Bosworth via email at rachel@rachelbosworth.com or by phone at 631.220.1220.
