Movie

First Light: Montauk Point Lighthouse

This Emmy winning documentary tells the story of Montauk Point Lighthouse the first lighthouse in New York and the first sight of a new world, shining on thousands of immigrants coming to America. Reoccurring accounts of courage and compassion by Keepers and local residents, over the 200 year history of the lighthouse, illustrate how this edifice has bound the souls of humanity through time.

Director

Tom Garber

Screenplay

Tom Garber

Status

Released

Release date

19/08/2006

Original language

English