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Rockaway Film Festival Highlights Local Talent and Oktoberfest

10/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Rockaway Film Festival, running concurrently with the New York Burlesque Festival, will showcase new works by local filmmakers.
Notable films include "Mashed Potatoes," exploring post-9/11 tensions, and "Adidas Owns the Reality," about garment worker conditions.
The Rockaway Theatre Company will present "August: Osage County," a tragicomedy about family secrets, from October 9 to 12.
Oktoberfest celebrations will occur at the beach, featuring food, music, and competitions.

History

Historical Context

The Rockaway Film Festival, established in 2023, showcases local filmmakers and their narratives, including "Mashed Potatoes," which explores the societal aftermath of the September 11 attacks in 2001 that claimed nearly 3,000 lives. This festival reflects the resilience of New York's artistic community, paralleling events like the New York Burlesque Festival, which celebrate cultural evolution amid historical challenges.

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Story summary

The Rockaway Film Festival, running concurrently with the New York Burlesque Festival, will showcase new works by local filmmakers.
Notable films include "Mashed Potatoes," exploring post-9/11 tensions, and "Adidas Owns the Reality," about garment worker conditions.
The Rockaway Theatre Company will present "August: Osage County," a tragicomedy about family secrets, from October 9 to 12.
Oktoberfest celebrations will occur at the beach, featuring food, music, and competitions.

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