Name: New Short Film Premiere and Talk: The Past and Present Here Unite
Start: 2025-05-02T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-02T19:30:00-04:00
Location: 105 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02138

New Short Film Premiere and Talk: The Past and Present Here Unite

Please join us for a first look at the new Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site orientation film and a discussion with filmmaker Peter Argentine. The first comprehensive orientation film in the national historic site’s history, this 14-minute film beautifully weaves together the site’s diverse interpretive themes in a short yet compelling format that speaks to audiences of all ages and varying levels of familiarity with the site.
Every work of art tells a story and has a story – the story in the art and the story of the art. This event offers insight into both, with a premiere screening of the new short film, a talk with the filmmaker, including behind the scenes photos and stories, and time for conversation. Ever wondered about Longfellow’s motivation for writing “Paul Revere’s Ride” or the origin of the country’s name, the United States of America? Now’s your chance to find out! Please join us and be the first to see this exciting new film.
Free; registration required: https://forms.office.com/g/E0TZXM2hvu
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Producer, Writer, Director Peter Argentine has created media for renowned sites across the nation including Adams National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park, and the White House Visitor Center. His award-winning career began in Boston with the ODYSSEY anthropology series and NOVA. Peter founded Argentine Productions 30 years ago, and now works alongside his sons, Per and Erik. They have directed projects with talents such as Tom Hanks, Fred Rogers, and Laura Linney. Current work includes media projects at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, George Washington Birthplace National Monument, and an immersive experience at the Washington Crossing State Park.
With a lifelong love of poetry, Peter found this project deeply rewarding, collaborating with the creative team at Longfellow House to convey the enduring power of poetry and the complex story of the house.