"The Petal Pusher" Screening and Discussion
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1730 - 2000
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | Doors: 5:30 PM | Program Starts: 6:00 PM
"The Petal Pusher" is an ode to New York City's Penn Station, the busiest and perhaps dingiest transit hub in North America. It's told through the prism of what was one of the longest-running small businesses there: The Petal Pusher. It was a flower shop, with several strategically located kiosks, that served the daily crush of commuters, especially on Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. The film is a reflection on the economics of love (and desperation), and it's a testament to a bygone era - before recent construction transformed the station into a kind of mall filled with chain stores. At its heart, this is a story about love, loss, and family. The director's parents opened The Petal Pusher in the 1970s and ran it for decades, until the station's renovation forced the business to close.
The 15-minute film will be followed by a panel discussion with Filmmakers David Abel and Mark Chesak, moderated by a special guest, with audience QandA. After the program in the Cook Memorial Theater, join the filmmakers in the Jacobs Family Gallery for continued casual conversation and a brief cocktail reception with lite bites and a cash bar.
Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase fresh cut flower bouquets from a local small business during the event.
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Category: Arts | Visual Arts | Film / Cinema
Price:
General Admission: USD 25.00
"The Petal Pusher" is an ode to New York City's Penn Station, the busiest and perhaps dingiest transit hub in North America. It's told through the prism of what was one of the longest-running small businesses there: The Petal Pusher. It was a flower shop, with several strategically located kiosks, that served the daily crush of commuters, especially on Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. The film is a reflection on the economics of love (and desperation), and it's a testament to a bygone era - before recent construction transformed the station into a kind of mall filled with chain stores. At its heart, this is a story about love, loss, and family. The director's parents opened The Petal Pusher in the 1970s and ran it for decades, until the station's renovation forced the business to close.
The 15-minute film will be followed by a panel discussion with Filmmakers David Abel and Mark Chesak, moderated by a special guest, with audience QandA. After the program in the Cook Memorial Theater, join the filmmakers in the Jacobs Family Gallery for continued casual conversation and a brief cocktail reception with lite bites and a cash bar.
Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase fresh cut flower bouquets from a local small business during the event.
URLs:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3620114-2?pid=2874
Instagram: https://go.evvnt.com/3620114-3?pid=2874
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3620114-4?pid=2874
Category: Arts | Visual Arts | Film / Cinema
Price:
General Admission: USD 25.00
Starting Price Per Person
$ 25.00 USD
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Where
New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill
New Bedford Massachusetts 02740
United States
( Museum - Historical )
18 Johnny Cake Hill
New Bedford Massachusetts 02740
United States
( Museum - Historical )
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