Director Jay Craven will make a stop in Ferrisburgh on August 9th on his multi-town tour to present his latest film "Lost Nation" which captures a Revolutionary War Era action drama set in the early upstart Republic of Vermont.

The film stars Irish actor Kevin Ryan as Vermont founding father and rebel schemer, Ethan Allen, who leads invasions by his Green Mountain Boys. At every turn, Allen navigates thick entanglements with allies, enemies, and family. "Lost Nation's" parallel and intersecting story features Kenyan actress Eva Ndachi as Lucy Terry Prince, whose poem, "Bars Fight," about the 1746 Deerfield Massacre, is the first known work of African American literature.

Per Craven "we took what we learned from historical research to build a story. I hoped to capture an indelible moment that shows the complexity and power of an early version of the American dream – along with the challenge to fulfill the promise of the American Revolution. It allows us to consider the life and actions of Vermont's larger-than-life rascal and early pioneer, Ethan Allen – and little-known early Black
Vermonters." "Lost Nation" is Craven's 10th feature film.

The Ferrisburgh screening will take place at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall on Friday, August 9th at 7pm followed by a Q&A session with the Director. Tickets are available for $12 in advance and $14 at the door. For ticket and event information visit https://unionmeetinghall.org/programming-and-events. Food and refreshments will also be available for purchase.

This event is sponsored by Basin Harbor and our 2024 Sponsors: River's Edge Campground, Jackman Fuels, Jeniah Johnson and Tom Sheeran, Comfort Hill Kennel, Dean Leary, Adirondack Guideboat, Gilfeather's Fine Provisions, Master Class Angling, Kurt Haigis, 2 Cowboys Sound Club, Kennedy Brothers, Shear Cuts, 802 Print, Gaines Insurance, Vergennes Animal Hospital and the Town of Ferrisburgh.

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