Free Screenings of 2000 Miles to Maine: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail (Portland, New York, Damascus)
As part of the South Portland Public Library’s One/Community One book Program centered around A Walk in the Woods and the Appalachian Trail, I will be on hand for the screening of my film at 6:30 on Saturday March 19th. The screening will take place in Jewett Auditorium at Southern Maine Community College, 2 Fort Road, South Portland.
Anyone in the area should check out all of the events in March
There will be another screening in New York City at EMS on Broadway (just south of Houston Street) on March 24th at 7pm.
Finally, a May Trail Days screening on Thursday May 12th 1pm Rock School Auditorium
About the Movie
Douglas Morse, the director of 2000 Miles to Maine, was inspired by Bryson’s book to head to the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. Morse and producer Heide Estes became fascinated with all of the hikers they met in just the first few miles. Troy was leaving the trail after his second attempt, and Jack, a veteran thru-hiker was stuck with an angry dog. Other favorite characters include ‘Malice in Wonderland’ and his brother ‘Kentucky,’ who are the Cheech and Chong of the A.T.
On the first day out, the filmmakers meet Chad, an easy going guy in excellent shape who is tempted to walk off the trail after just a few days. As Chad struggles with his journey north, he becomes the audience’s eyes and ears on the way to Mount Katahdin, more than 2000 miles from Springer Mountain in Georgia
Doug Morse