First Light: Montauk Point Lighthouse (2006)
This Emmy winning documentary tells the story of Montauk Point Lighthouse the first lighthouse in New York and the first sight of a new world, shining on thousands of immigrants coming to America. Reoccurring accounts of courage and compassion by Keepers and local residents, over the 200 year history of the lighthouse, illustrate how this edifice has bound the souls of humanity through time.
Director: Tom Garber
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Terry Rabine as Self / Narrator (voice) |
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Greg Donohue as Self / Lighthouse Erosion Control |
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Steve Forsberg as Self / Viking Line (as Captain Forsberg) |
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Joshua Ruff as Self / The Long Island Museum |
| Directing | Tom Garber | Director |
| Writing | Tom Garber | Writer |
| Production | Tom Garber | Producer |
| Editing | Tom Gerber | Editor |
| Production | Dennis Fleming | Production Assistant |
| Production | Jeffrey Litterine | Production Assistant |
| Production | Edison Vitti | Production Assistant |
| Production | John Vitti | Production Assistant |