The Center of West Park will screen MANCHESTER BY THE SEA on March 16, 2026. The 7:00PM feature film by writer, director Kenneth Lonergan will include an in-person talk back with him and others. Doors will open at 6:30pm at St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist Church located at 26 West 86th St, New York, NY 10024.

The film has Lee Chandler living in his now deceased brother's home caring for his nephew he has been named legal guardian. This situation has him remembering why he ran to escape his hometown of Manchester now having to face mental health and past trauma back home caring for nephew Patrick till his school year concludes.

The ticket sales of this screening and talk back with filmmakers is helping to Save West Park Presbyterian Church located at 165 West 86th Street. Find your seat to meet filmmakers here: https://www.eventbrite.com