Nova Scotia Documentary Screening Night

Film Nova Scotia and Empire Theatres are hosting a free screening of three documentaries, Wednesday, May 30, in Halifax, from Nova Scotia filmmakers highlighting the culture and history of Atlantic Canada.

The films are Cape Breton Highlands Master Fiddlemakers, Moonshine Island and Pirates and Privateers.

Cape Breton Fiddlemakers is one of the programs in The New Rural television series created by Creative Atlantic. The documentary explores the rich traditional fiddling culture of Cape Breton by following two master fiddlemakers who employ age-old craftsmanship to serve a modern day appetite for quality musical instruments.

Moonshine Island, produced by Ruby Tree Films, explores the history of moonshine in Prince Edward Island. For generations, every special occasion included a customary bottle of the drink and today, the art of making shine remains entrenched in Island life. The documentary explores the province's love affair of shine and highlights a company making their own - legally.

Pirates and Privateers, part of Tell Tale Productions Maritime Vignettes series, introduces several notorious pirates during the 1700s. The documentary tells a story that recalls the history of privateering in Atlantic Canada and explains how the business worked, as practiced in one of Canada's most successful privateering centres Liverpool.

The screening will be held at 7 p.m. at Empire Theatres Park Lane, 5657 Spring Garden Rd. The filmmakers will introduce their films and take questions from the audience.

Film Nova Scotia / Empire Theatres Screening Nights are held three times a year to allow local audiences to see homegrown film productions so local filmmakers can promote their work.