The Sausalito Public Library will host a screening of the documentary Looking For My Anchor and Q&A with local filmmaker Erica Jordan at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 14. Looking For My Anchor follows Jordan’s quest for mooring as she grapples with grief from the loss of her mother, home, a long-term relationship, and her son’s departure for college.
The 01:52 film unfolds aboard her small boat in Galilee Harbor. Scenes from video journals and home movies flash back to raw and unfiltered experiences of Erica’s life as a single mother. Woven into Erica’s narrative are the stories of three people who face their own challenges while anchored out on the San Francisco Bay: Henry, a seasoned and philosophical self-described anchor outlaw; Kim, a young advocate battling municipal efforts to banish anchored-out vessels; and Diane Karasik, widow of waterfront legend Larry Moyer and a once-vibrant artist herself, who died alone on her boat. These stories intricately intertwine to explore the pain of loss and the search for a lasting home amidst the serenity and tumult of life on the water’s edge.
This is the debut of the library’s new state-of-the-art projector and speakers, funded by Friends of the Sausalito Public Library. The library can get chilly at night, so dress accordingly. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is recommended as it helps Library staff prepare for the event.