The story behind the foresight and planning that left us so much public land for our collective enjoyment. Stories, plural, actually, and 27 distinct histories.

The Hamptons International Film Festival's slate of programs will include films by Steve McQueen, Pedro Almodovar, Mike Leigh, Steven Soderbergh, and star turns by Angelina Jolie, Julianne Moore, Cillian Murphy, and Colman Domingo.

The Sag Harbor Cinema's Booksmart series will feature three films inspired by or adapted from literature—and one by DC Comics.

The 21st Latino Film Festival of the Hamptons will screen three feature films with themes of heroism, strength, and resilience at four East End venues.