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At the Library: Documentary "Kings Park: Stories from an American Mental Institution" on March 1, 2015

Filmmaker Lucy Winer returns to our Library with her provocative documentary Kings Park: Stories from an American Mental Institution.

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Kings Park: Stories from an American Mental Institution


Sunday, March 1, 1:30 p.m.

Northport Public Library

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Filmmaker Lucy Winer returns to our Library with her provocative documentary Kings Park: Stories from an American Mental Institution.

As a teenager, Ms. Winer was committed to the Kings Park State Hospital. Her look back to the now-abandoned institution includes interviews with former patients, families, and staff, and reveals the painful legacy of our state hospital system.

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A viewing of Kings Park (108 min.) will be followed by a discussion with Lucy Winer. Those showing an NENPL Library Card will be seated first.

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