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A scene from the hourlong documentary “The Bonackers.” COURTESY LTV STUDIOS
“The Bonackers,” the acclaimed PBS documentary exploring the lives and legacy of East Hampton’s storied Bonac fishing community, will screen Saturday, June 29, at 6 p.m. as part of the Springs Library and Historical Society’s 50th anniversary celebration.
The free public screening will take place at Springs Presbyterian Church, located just across the green from the library. A discussion with the film’s creator will follow the screening.
Originally broadcast on WLIW21, “The Bonackers” has earned widespread praise from longtime locals and second-homeowners alike for its emotional depth and celebration of East End heritage. The post-broadcast interview with PBS News anchor Hari Sreenivasan further explored the future of the project and highlighted the community’s significance.
The documentary, now available to stream on PBS Passport and Kanopy, features candid reflections from Bonac families, historians and artists who paint a portrait of a vanishing way of life shaped by tradition, resilience and the tides.
Springs Presbyterian Church is at 5 Old Stone Highway in East Hampton. For more information, visit springshistoricalsociety.org.
Staff Writer on Jun 23, 2025