provided to The Santiva Chronicle
The Sanibel Historical Museum & Village announces a collaborative showing of its documentary “Wreckage, Resilience & Recovery: THE HISTORY OF HURRICANES ON SANIBEL” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd. Tickets are $25 and available online here.
In the century before destructive Hurricane Ian battered Sanibel in September of 2022, the island was hit at least six times by monster hurricanes: 1910, 1921, 1926, 1944, 1960, and 2004.
Some of these brought deadly storm surges. Imagine a time without warning systems and no Causeway for escape. Taken from historic transcripts, hear the actual words of early settlers brought to life by voice actors. After the screening, join filmmaker Ken Sneeden for a discussion of the documentary film as an art form.
Cash bar opens at 6 p.m. Grab a drink and some popcorn before the film—stay afterward for a discussion with the filmmaker on “the documentary as art form.”
Sneeden is an award-winning journalist and television station executive. He founded his Fort Myers-based multimedia company in 1991. The firm produces high-impact videos and multimedia presentations for diverse national clients, demonstrating proven expertise in high-end presentation services with a focus on visual storytelling.
In 2016, Sneeden brought his professional skills to the islands. His tenacious research ethic, combined with his passion for local history, has led to the creation of numerous full-length documentaries for the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, as well as the Captiva Island Historical Society.
Founded in 1984, the Village is excited to welcome visitors during its 42nd year of preserving, sharing, and celebrating Sanibel’s history. The general tour experience includes an orientation video and eight historic buildings displaying numerous artifacts telling engaging stories. Much of the site is handicap accessible. The Rutland House remains closed post-Hurricane Ian. The Gift Shop is open to the public.