THUR, JUL 16, 7:30 PM–9:30 PM
Bushel is pleased to present New Kingston, a documentary by Kevin Bewersdorf about his life as a handyman in the tiny hamlet of New Kingston, NY. Filmed entirely on his iPhone with music he composed himself, this film is a love letter to Delaware County. Local residents will recognize the people, houses, and landscapes characteristic of the Catskills’ magic. A discussion will follow the film, hosted by Bushel friend and writer Jennifer Kabat. Doors at 7 pm; screening at 7:30 pm. $10 suggested donation or pay as you can.
New Kingston debuted at The Rockaway Film Festival in 2025.
“Handmade with appreciation for little details, artist and polymath Kevin Bewersdorf’s filmmaking debut patiently documents the rhythms of his work building and repairing houses in upstate New York. Filmed entirely on his iPhone with music he composed himself, New Kingston moves through the seasons with deep affection for the people in his community in a refreshingly understated portrait of craftsmanship and the satisfaction that comes from a job well done.” –– Rockaway Film Festival
“An achingly sincere compendium of all the little moments that make up a life… a film too earnest, small, rural, and unmarketable to be widely appreciated… a beautiful film to be cherished.” –– Joshua Bogatin, Screen Slate
“…a full-time contractor and handyman, jobs whose patient intimacy fostered a deep love of the place and its people.” –– Julian Lucas, The New Yorker