Last Nantucket Fishing Family Film (20 Apr)

Bill Blount, Nantucket’s last commercial fisherman, is the subject of the April Dock-u-mentaries film series which continues Friday, April 20th at 7 pm with Ruthie B., Ruthie B. Dock-U-Mentaries is a co-production of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the Working Waterfront Festival. Films about the working waterfront are screened on the third Friday of each month beginning at 7 pm in the theater of the Corson Maritime Learning Center, located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford. All programs are open to the public and presented free of charge.

This month’s film, Ruthie B., Ruthie B, is a 45-minute presents an intimate portrait of Bill and Ruthie Blount, the last fishing family on Nantucket. It paints a vivid portrait of their struggles to stay afloat financially, Bill’s determination to pursue a career that gives him satisfaction if not monetary rewards, Ruth’s worries over being in debt, and her efforts to contribute to the family’s income.