Special Engagement: Unfurling the World

Special Engagement: Unfurling the World The Voyage of Irving and Electra Johnson

"Hollywood, Military and Coronado Connections" with Filmmaker Gary Jobson and Historian Tim Reid

Tim Reid joins CIFF once again for his ever popular historic presentations on Coronado and Hollywood!  Don't miss this one!

Ahoy! Join us for a special screening of Unfurling the World, The Voyage of Irving and Electra Johnson, an inspiring documentary by renowned filmmaker, sailor, and America's Cup winner Gary Jobson.

FILM SYNOPSIS:  Between 1933 and 1956, Irving and Electa Johnson sailed with young, inexperienced sailors aboard two schooners, both named Yankee. Each time the Johnsons set sail for a voyage, they witnessed new and remote places that few people had visited. World class sailor and film producer Gary Jobson narrates the original footage shot by Captain Johnson and the Yankee crew which is now archived at Mystic Seaport. In exclusive new interviews some of the crew members pay tribute to the Johnsons and share their lifetime memories of the voyages around the world.

The travels took the Johnson and the crews to mysterious Easter Island and the beautiful Bali where they meet intriguing inhabitants, and experienced true maritime history when they raised the anchor of the HMS Bounty on Pitcairn Islands.

GARY + TIM Known for his illustrious career as a sailing commentator, including his role as the sailing race host for the Paris Olympics and countless prestigious races, Jobson brings a unique perspective to this film about global exploration and the human drive to discover. In this exclusive event, Jobson will be joined by historian Tim Reid, offering insights into the film's narrative and its deep connections to Coronado and San Diego’s maritime and military heritage. Together, they explore how history, adventure, and the spirit of exploration come alive in both the film and this region.

The Presentation will include and introductory film revealing the very significant connections of the schooner Yankee to Hollywood history and it's starring role in John Ford's Academy-Award winning film, The Hurricane, Sterling Hayden, who made two films on and involving Coronado aircraft carrier, and a major Hollywood premier conducted on Coronado!

Presentation with Leonard Maltin, Gary Jobson and Tim Reid 

"VOICE OF SAILING" Gary Jobson is a former All-American collegiate sailor. He won the America's Cup in 1977 as tactician for Ted Turner. As a broadcaster/producer (he is ESPN's Sailing Analyst), lecturer, and writer (he is an Editor at Large for Sailing World and Cruising Worldmagazines), Jobson is the pre-eminent ambassador for sailing in the U.S.