First Light: Montauk Point Lighthouse (2006)

First Light: Montauk Point Lighthouse

2006

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Tom Garber

Cast

Greg Donohue as Self / Lighthouse Erosion Control

Joshua Ruff as Self / The Long Island Museum

Steve Forsberg as Self / Viking Line (as Captain Forsberg)

Terry Rabine as Self / Narrator (voice)

Crew

Tom Gerber (Editor)

Tom Garber (Producer)

Dennis Fleming (Production Assistant)