A first-of-its-kind festival featuring films on historical preservation and sustainability.
DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF HISTORY at the annual “POP FILM FESTIVAL!”
Dive into a captivating lineup of documentaries and films that celebrate the PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, AND CONSERVATION of our cherished historic properties. Be inspired, entertained, and educated while supporting an important cause. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the beauty of our heritage on the big screen.
In order to attend events hosted during the 2024 POP Film Festival you can purchase a wristband (online or at the box office) which will grant you access to ALL events, or you can purchase individual tickets to any of the events hosted at The Chatham Orpheum Theater.
Chatham Orpheum Theater
October 5 & 6, 2024
637 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633
1 Day Pass: $30 (wristband)
2 Day Pass: $50 (wristband)
INUNDATION DISTRICT
In a time of rising seas and intensifying storms, one of the world's wealthiest, most-educated cities made a fateful decision to spend billions of dollars erecting a new district along its coast - on landfill, at sea level. Unlike other places imperiled by climate change, this neighborhood of glass towers housing some of the world's largest companies was built well after scientists began warning of the threats, including many at its renowned universities. The city, which already has more high-tide flooding than nearly any other in the United States, called its new quarter the Innovation District. But with seas rising inexorably, and at an accelerating rate, others are calling the neighborhood by a different name: Inundation District.
Gentrification comes in many forms. On the tiny island of Martha’s Vineyard, where presidents and celebrities vacation, trophy homes threaten to destroy the island’s unique character. Twelve years in the making, ONE BIG HOME follows one carpenter’s journey to understand the trend toward giant houses. When he feels complicit in wrecking the place he calls home, he takes off his tool belt and picks up a camera. Bumping up against angry homeowners and builders who look the other way, he works with his community and attempts to pass a new bylaw to limit house size.
One Big Home
"A poignant film that delves into the significance of preserving not just homes but the stories they hold. Like the rings in a tree, every layer of a home captures the essence of our lives, a powerful reminder that our homes are more than just structures; they are the keepers of our most cherished memories and emotions."
Life Rings
The compelling story of how climate change has dramatically transformed the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge situated on Morris Island and continuously threatens the greater Cape Cod coastal region is one that needs to be shared. This thought-provoking documentary, created by Jan Crocker and Tim Wood, delves deeply into those challenges while highlighting the impact on both the natural environment and local communities.
NO REFUGE
POP FILM FESTIVAL SPONSORS
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the sponsors of this year's POP Film Festival. Your generous support plays a vital role in advancing our mission to preserve and protect historic homes in our community. Through this festival, we’re able to raise awareness and celebrate the importance of safeguarding our architectural heritage for future generations. We thank The Kemper Family Foundation for funding the production of If Our Walls Could Talk. Thank you all for helping us make a lasting impact!
Steward Level
Lisa and Stuart Green
W. Doug Gilpin, Jr. FAIA, Architect, PLC
Cesar & Janis Rodriguez
Phyllis Nickerson Power, Realtor
Guardian Level
Mid-Cape Home Centers
Protector Level
Maura and Bill Cook
