An Extraordinary Place – See It Soon!
Tom Bell’s award-nominated documentary An Extraordinary Place continues to hit screens near and far this season, and we’d love for you to join us. In a world of algorithm-driven playlists, music is everywhere, yet can feel disconnected. An Extraordinary Place reminds us what happens when people share music not for clicks, but for love, connection, and community.
The film celebrates the beating heart of WMPG – the volunteers, DJs, and music lovers who keep community radio alive.
WMPG in Barcelona!
Big news from across the ocean: our documentary An Extraordinary Place received a Special Mention Award at the Love & Hope International Film Festival in Barcelona! Annella, our Development Director and a few of our DJs, musicians involved in the film and other crew members attended the festival to represent WMPG and USM to share the story of our one-of-a-kind station with an international audience. It was an unforgettable experience and a reminder that the community we’ve built here in Portland is inspiring people around the world.
Upcoming Screenings:
We’re thrilled to share more opportunities to see our film and connect with the people behind the microphones:
Saturday, January 24 – 6:00 pm [the Square] presents An Extraordinary Place including Q&A with DJs and filmmakers and a performance from One Hundred Thorns (featured in the movie). A fundraiser for Equal Measure Arts
The Square, 34 Preble Street, Portland, ME
Thursday, January 29 – 7:00 pm Libbytown Neighbourhood Association presents An Extraordinary Place plus three local short films and a Q&A
Bunker Brewing, 17 Westfield Street, Portland, ME
Catch the WMPG movie on Maine Public TV
- Thursday, February 5 at 9:00 pm
- Friday, February 6 at 1:00 am
- Saturday, February 7 at 2:00 pm
- Sunday, February 8 at 4:00 pm
We’re looking for business sponsors for the upcoming youtube screenings – get a 15 second video made by Tom Bell – reach out if you’d like to be part of it.