Documentary

An exhilarating documentary about the legendary GRAMMY-winning musician whose signature sound shaped the work of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, Sly Stone, Aretha Franklin, and countless others.

After 170 years of separation from their ancestral homeland, a group of Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican youth return to New York's Hudson Valley to reconnect with their culture, language, and history. Through an unexpected partnership with the Dominican Sisters of Hope, they explore healing, resilience, and the power of community while building new connections to the land and to one another. Directed by Joe Plante, Seven Generations of Hope is a moving story of reconciliation, intergenerational healing, and hope for the future. The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Westchester Land Trust, the New York Community Trust, the Dominican Sisters of Hope, filmmaker Joe Plante, and Tribal Members of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans.

Peter Asher’s extraordinary life has intersected with some of the greatest artists and musical moments of the last six decades. A child actor who became a pop star and then a manager and producer to the likes of James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, he is a Zelig-like figure who remains a vital creative force to this day. Featuring interviews with Paul McCartney, Carole King, and many more.

A Q&A with the filmmakers follows the film. Set against the backdrop of Ronald Reagan's America, Mario traces Mario Cuomo's journey from the son of Italian immigrants to the New York governor who championed government as a force for compassion. Weaved together through archival footage, reflections from his family, and excerpts from his personal diaries, the film portrays a leader shaped by humility, intellect, and the struggles of his parents' generation. His early legal battles defending working-class families against powerful interests became the foundation for his belief that politics should serve those without privilege. That conviction would guide him through decades of leadership defined by empathy, eloquence, and an unwavering sense of moral duty.