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Coyote: The Mike Plant Story – newportFILM Outdoors

July 13, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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Join us for a newportFILM Outdoors screening of COYOTE – the sailing documentary about Jamestown native, Mike Plant.

COYOTE: THE MIKE PLANT STORY
newportFILM Outdoors presented by Lila Delman Real Estate International

Thursday, July 13
King Park
Wellington Avenue, Newport, RI

6:30PM – Venue & food vendors open
7:20PM – Live music by Randy Robbins
8:35PM – Film + Q&A with director Thomas Simmons

SUGGESTED DONATION: $5
RSVP: bit.ly/CoyoteDoc

EVENT DETAILS:
– Free popcorn
– On-site food vendors: Diego’s, Boru Noodle Bar, Tricycle Ice Cream
– BYO picnic, blankets & chairs
– Bike racks on-site provided by Bike Newport
– Rain Venue: Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody Street, Newport

ABOUT THE FILM:
“Mike Plant is as close as yachting gets to a James Dean character, going his own way, in his own time, but always with an eye to the sea.” – THE NEW YORK TIMES

The inspiring true story of legendary American sailor and Jamestown native, Mike Plant. Spanning the decade from his arrival in professional offshore sailing in the mid 80’s, the film follows Plant’s daring spirit as he challenges both Mother Nature — around the world alone on a sailboat — and French dominance in the sport. Chronically underfunded and undermanned, Plant’s thirst for adventure and fearless belief in his dreams drive him to become an American hero of the sea. His wild blue eyes and boyish good looks make it hard to consider Plant’s life before competitive sailing included a solo trek of South America, an escape from Interpol on a drug trafficking charge and time behind bars in a Portuguese prison. Yet, these exploits and others reveal the type of restless soul willing to conquer the world’s oceans alone. Despite all that he accomplishes in sailing, Plant’s heart is never satisfied. His final creation, COYOTE, a radically designed vessel built on the edge of speed and safety, symbolizes Plant’s course in life: running before the wind, always with an eye to the sea.

Details

Date:
July 13, 2017
Time:
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Community Events
Website:
http://bit.ly/CoyoteDoc

Venue

king park beach
Wellington Ave
Newport, CT 02840 United States
Phone:
401-649-2784
Website:
bit.ly/CoyoteDoc

Organizer

newportFILM
Phone:
4016492784
Email:
info@newportfilm.com
Website:
http://bit.ly/BeingAPDoc
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