New documentary about Charles Evans Hughes released, ties to the Adirondacks, Glens Falls & the Arts

Glens Falls, N.Y. — The new feature documentary, My Native Air: Charles Evans Hughes and the Adirondacks, is premiering on-demand in a limited run from January 15 to February 15, 2021. It is co-produced by MDT Publishing and Snarky Aardvark Films. 

The film’s premiere is acting as a major fundraiser to benefit the Arts District of Glens Falls and the Charles R. Wood Theater. Advance tickets are on sale now at woodtheater.org for $15, just in time for the holidays. The film's trailer can be previewed here: https://youtu.be/9ghKe5LWmnk

The 43-minute documentary tells the story of the life and career of Glens Falls native Charles Evans Hughes, his role in Adirondack forest land conservation and preservation of the springs at Saratoga Springs, and his connections with cultural attractions in the district such as The Hyde Collection art museum and Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls, Fort Ticonderoga, Silver Bay Association in Hague, scenic Lake George, and Lady Tree Lodge at Upper Saranac Lake.

The film, two years in the making, is the creative effort of filmmaker Caitlin Stedman, sound engineer Tom Appler, and history writer, author, and former longtime Post-Star reporter Maury Thompson.

“We are not taking any revenue from the virtual screenings in order to assist the art community during this difficult economic time,” says Maury Thompson. “The Wood Theater will use funds to continue and expand initiatives launched with recent state funding through the Glens Falls Downtown Revitalization Initiative.”

Singer-songwriter Ray Agnew, who composed and recorded original theme music for the documentary, will be releasing a soundtrack album which will also benefit the Charles R. Wood Theater.

Underwriters of the production include Behan Communications, Adirondack Chip Carving, JMZ Architects and Planners, Glen and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation, Touba Family Foundation, Glens Falls Foundation, Warren County Bar Foundation, and individual donors.

Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council and Warren County Historical Society were non-profit partners. The Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, Silver Bay Association, The Hyde Collection and Fort Ticonderoga provided use of historic photographs.

Keep up with news about the documentary by liking the Facebook page My Native Air: Charles Evans Hughes & The Adirondacks. 

About the Charles R. Wood Theater

The Charles R. Wood Theater’s mission is to promote cultural and artistic endeavors, thereby fostering the economic development and improving the quality of life within the greater Glens Falls, New York, area. The 300-seat theater is located at 207 Glen Street in Glens Falls, New York. For more information, visit woodtheater.org.

About the Arts District of Glens Falls

The Arts District of Glens Falls encompasses 14 arts organizations with the collective vision to inspire visitors and locals to experience art as an integral part of Glens Falls. Artwork planned ranges from painted electrical boxes to large-scale murals and sculpture. For more information, visit artsdistrictgf.com.

About Snarky Aardvark Films

Snarky Aardvark Films was founded in 2012 by filmmaker Caitlin Stedman and has created numerous short films and promotional videos, and is an award-winning screenwriter. Snarky Aardvark Films is about to release Forget Me Nots, a feature-length film. For more information, visit snarkyaardvarkfilms.com.

About MDT Publishing

MDT Publishing was founded by author Maury Thompson, longtime Post-Star writer and historian. Publications include The Biggest Kid at the Balloon Festival: The Walter Grishkot Story and The Animated Feather Duster: Slow News Day Tales of the Legendary Facial Hair of Charles Evans Hughes. For more information, visit .facebook.com/authormaurythompson.
 

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Interviews are available with Maury Thompson and Caitlin Stedman.

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