The Historical Society of Santuit and Cotuit and Cotuit Center for the Arts will present a monthly historical film festival this winter beginning in January and running through April. All films will be shown at 7pm at Cotuit Center for the Arts. Admission is free.

January 9, 7pm:   We Still Live Here

This documentary by filmmaker Anne Makepeace tells the amazing story of the return of the Wampanoag language, the first time a language with no Native speakers has been revived in this country. Spurred on by linguist Jessie Little Doe, the Wampanoag are bringing their language and their culture back.

Feb. 13, 7pm: The Patriot

This 2000 historical war film starring Mel Gibson, Chris Cooper and Heath Ledger depicts the story of an American swept into the American Revolutionary War when his family is threatened.

March 12, 7pm:  The New World

This historical adventure, starring Colin Farrell and !’orianka Kilcher, depicts the founding of the Jamestown, Virginia settlement and is inspired by the historical figures Captain John Smith and Pocahontas.

April 9, 7pm:  The Crossing

This 2000 A & E film is based on the novel of the same name by Howard Fast.  The Peabody Award and stars Jeff Daniels as George Washington