{"id":229863,"date":"2026-04-13T15:20:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/229863\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:20:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:20:12","slug":"village-to-present-film-screening-qa-talk-sanibel-captiva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/229863\/","title":{"rendered":"Village to present film screening, Q&A talk – SANIBEL-CAPTIVA"},"content":{"rendered":"


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SANIBEL HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND VILLAGE
\nThe Sanibel Historical Museum and Village will present its final Twilight Talk program of the season, \u201cStorm Stories from Sanibel: Hurricane Ian,\u201d on April 16 at BIG ARTS on Sanibel with filmmaker Ken Sneeden.<\/p>\n

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The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village is set for its season\u2019s final Twilight Talk program.<\/p>\n

\u201cStorm Stories from Sanibel: Hurricane Ian\u201d will take place on April 16 at 7 p.m. at BIG ARTS on Sanibel, with the doors opening at 6 p.m. Hosted in partnership with BIG ARTS as part of its Community Film Nights, the event will feature the film screening, followed by a live Q&A session.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe history of our island has always been shaped by hurricanes \u2014 and Ian adds a major chapter to that history,\u201d village Education Committee Chair Ginny Darby said. \u201cVisitors often ask about hurricanes, so the topic seemed to be a natural one to fulfill the mission of the historical museum and village, which is to preserve and share Sanibel\u2019s history.\u201d<\/p>\n

Produced by documentarian and award-winning journalist Ken Sneeden, \u201cStorm Stories from Sanibel\u201d is the second installment in his series about how hurricanes have shaped the history of the islands.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Ian hit, filmmaker Ken Sneeden had already completed pre-production on a documentary about the history of hurricanes on Sanibel \u2014 six major storms from 1910 to 2004,\u201d she said. \u201cAt that time, it was clear that the history of Hurricane Ian, a 500-year storm, needed to be a separate work.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cStorm Stories from Sanibel\u201d focuses on the destruction that followed Ian, which hit Florida in September 2022. Through personal stories and community footage, the film captures the devastation \u2014 and the remarkable resilience and community healing that followed the hurricane.<\/p>\n

\u201cUplifting and inspirational, the documentary highlights the best and worst of nature \u2014 the worst of Mother Nature and the very best of human nature,\u201d Darby said. \u201cRather than focusing on nature\u2019s wrath, this documentary centers on the generosity of human nature and the extraordinary community spirit that arose from the destruction of the island. The film is truly inspirational.\u201d<\/p>\n

The film includes over two dozen interviews. Stories are shared by people who live and work on Sanibel and who come from all walks of life, from landscapers to chief executive officers.<\/p>\n

\u201cIslanders\u2019 \u2018storm stories\u2019 are compelling. Audience members will be moved by the courage, the generosity, the selflessness and the incredible work to restore our island,\u201d she said. \u201cThe last section of the documentary is titled, \u2018Silver Linings.\u2019 Many people, by nature, are optimistic and hopeful, and these storm stories prove that.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cStorm Stories from Sanibel\u201d is about an hour long in length.<\/p>\n

Afterward, there will be a Q&A with Sneeden.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe will lead a short talkback on his work to create this remarkable compendium of islanders\u2019 stories,\u201d Darby said.<\/p>\n

A former TV station executive, Sneeden founded his Fort Myers-based multimedia company in 1991, which produces high-impact videos and multimedia presentations for national clients. In 2016, he brought his skills to the islands. His research ethic, along with his passion for local history, has resulted in numerous documentaries created for the village and the Captiva Island Historical Society.<\/p>\n

A cash bar and popcorn will be available.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $25 per person.<\/p>\n

The community is encouraged to reserve a seat for the show.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you love the place where you live, you should learn the history,\u201d she said. \u201cHurricane Ian has played a defining role in our recent history as we all continue to rebuild and reshape the community.\u201d<\/p>\n

For tickets or more information, visit https:\/\/sanibelmuseum.org\/twilight-talks\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To watch the trailer for the film, visit https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eJwuI6Fi31s<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BIG ARTS is at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.<\/p>\n

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IF YOU GO<\/p>\n

What<\/p>\n

\u201cStorm Stories from Sanibel: Hurricane Ian\u201d<\/p>\n

Who<\/p>\n

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village<\/p>\n

When<\/p>\n

April 16 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where<\/p>\n

BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel<\/p>\n

Details<\/p>\n

Tickets are $25<\/p>\n


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