Nantucket - A Film by Ric Burns (Original full-length film for the Nantucket Historical Association)

Nantucket, a film by documentary filmmaker Ric Burns, captures the unparalleled beauty of the island and explores Nantucket’s global significance in this remarkable gateway film. Created exclusively for the Nantucket Historical Association, it serves as a transformative gateway experience for today's island visitor. It chronicles the vibrancy of Nantucket's history, from its original Wampanoag Native American population and early Quaker culture to its international significance as the whaling capital of the world and eventual rebirth as an art and resort colony. The film includes commentary by historians, islanders, and writers including New York Times best-selling author Nathaniel Philbrick, all of whom share personal stories and unique island insight. A Steeplechase Films Production for the Nantucket Historical Association Copyright © 2011 The Nantucket Historical Association and Steeplechase Films, Inc. All rights reserved.