The Peru Gazette

Au Sable Forks – Tahawus Center in association with the Hollywood Theater, proudly present episodes 
from the new “Mohawk Ironworkers” documentary. This remarkable film celebrates the steely determination of the Mohawk ironworkers of Kahnawake, Akwesasne and Six Nations, who are said to be “the best ironworkers on the planet.” “Mohawk Ironworkers” was produced by Paul M. Rickard, George Hargrave, and Au Sable Fork’s own Margaret Horn. Margaret interviewed many of the characters as researcher and associate producer. The series features a team of Indigenous directors including Jeff Dorn, Margaret Horn, Courtney Montour, Paul M. Rickard, and Michelle Smith.

WHEN / WHERE: Monday, August 7, 7pm. Hollywood Theater, 14232 Rt 9N, Au Sable Forks, 518-647-5953. Parking in rear.

ADMISSION: $10 with advance reservation (name on list), $12 at the door.

In this very special event, four episodes will be introduced by Margaret Horn, one of the directors of Mohawk Ironworkers, and one whose family has been intimately involved in the trade for several generations. Margaret Horn is well known to the Ausable Valley area for curating the groundbreaking art exhibit, “Mohawk of the Adirondacks” at the Tahawus Gallery 2012. A reception for guests and to meet Margaret Horn is included in the evening. Reservations are recommended: 646-734-7151. The episodes include
• Training For Steel – an overview of just what it takes to be an ironworker (by Margaret Horn)
• Women – who can be involved in the trade (by Courtney Montour)
• Albert Stalk – or “Eiffel Al,” a great character, who shows how demanding the trade is)
• World Trade Center – “When the NYC Twin Towers were destroyed on 9/11, over 50 Mohawk ironworkers helped clear the wreckage of the iconic Towers their fathers built. But no one was prepared for the health risks of the Ground Zero cleanup. The cleanup cost Jaysen Mayo his health and career, and Brad Bonaparte, his life. After 9/11, Mohawks, like John McGowan, continue to honor their relationship with the World Trade Center by building One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.”

Funding support for Native Content at Tahawus Center comes from the Puffin Foundation, with additional program activity support from: Casella Waste Systems, Ausable Dental Center, Stewart’s Shops, the Adirondack Foundation-Generous Acts Fund, Cloudsplitter Foundation, Lake Placid Education Fund, Newton Family Fund, and an Essex County Arts Council’s Cultural Assistance Program Grant with funding provided by Essex County. Tahawus Center is a program of the 501c3 Appleby Foundation, Inc.