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Special Engagement: Unfurling the World

November 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Special Engagement: Unfurling the World with Filmmaker Gary Jobson and Historian Tim Reid

Join us for a special screening of Unfurling the World, an inspiring documentary by renowned filmmaker, sailor, and America's Cup winner Gary Jobson. 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.

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!

Calling all Sailors!

Presentation with Gary Jobson and Tim Reid 

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 World Magazines), Jobson is the pre-eminent ambassador for sailing in the U.S.

Details

Date:
November 9
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Venue

Coronado Performing Arts Center
650 D Ave
Coronado, CA 92118
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The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) welcomes makers and lovers of film from all over the world to the storied seaside village of Coronado, California to celebrate the magical art of visual storytelling. Coronado’s enduring love affair with Hollywood began more than a century ago.

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