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"On Thursday, April 8, 2010 the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council screened the powerful film “Longford" at Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson, at 7:00 PM, as part of its Festival of Films and Faith. Admission was free. There was a suggested donation of $5 to help support the Arts Council.

A panel discussion took place after the screening with Dr. Arnold Katz, Moderator; The Rev. Dr. Huibing He, William Hall and The Rev. Dr. Richard Graugh. A question and answer period followed the panel discussion. A reception presented by Infant Jesus Roman Catholic Church of Port Jefferson and Little Portion Friary of Mount Sinai, followed the event.

ABOUT "LONGFORD": Known for many years for his work with prisoners and prisoners rights in general, "Longford" focuses on Lord Longford's work on behalf of Myra Hindley convicted, along with her boyfriend Ian Brady, of several child murders. Hindley is nothing short of notorious and even Longord's wife is shocked when he announces that he will visit her in prison. When Prime Minister Harold Wilson removes him as the Government Leader in the House of Lords soon after his visits to Hindley are made public, Longford continues to work for her release. A devout convert to Roman Catholicism, Longford sees hope for Hindley when he learns that she too once converted to Catholicism. In the end, his campaign to get her released on parole is for naught when she reveals that other murders took place. Longford stood by his convictions however and never regretted the good work he had done over a great many years. The film was produced by HBO films.

Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Port Jefferson; Temple Isaiah, Stony Brook; Infant Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Port Jefferson; First United Methodist Church, Port Jefferson; Protestant Campus Ministry, Stony Brook University; Little Portion Friary, Mount Sinai and B’nai Shalom, Mastic Beach, Festival of Films and Faith seeks to search out and explore how the stories of today’s filmmakers intersect with the faith stories from the various traditions. The purpose of the Festival is to highlight these aspects of faith and spirituality to create a dialogue for education, enrichment and enjoyment."