Short Films: “Willy, the Whale,” “The Whalers,” and “MobyDick”

Assorted Short Films:

“Willy, the Whale,” “The Whalers,” and Jack Aranson’s one-man show, “MobyDick.”

6:30 at the Berkshire Athenaeum

FREE

Moby-Dick was a colossal failure when first published in 1851 but in the early 20th century it began taking its place among the most highly regarded works written in the 19th century; today it is seen as one of the best books ever written. It has inspired plays, other novels, and many films in many genres. This short film festival explores only a few of the many versions. This is the first Moby-Dick Film Festival ever produced, compiled by the Berkshire Historical Society at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead and presented with the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum at the library located at 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA. All events are FREE and open to the public; all shows at 6:30pm include refreshments. For more information call 413-442-1793.