Welcome to 'The Electric Circus Story'

Ladies and gentlemen, adult-children of all ages, welcome to an evening of fun and reminiscence. The circus is about to begin … “The Electric Circus.” Join The Church on Friday, March 22, for a celebratory evening as director and producer Larry Confino unveils his film “Psychedelicized: The Electric Circus Story,” a documentary about the legendary East Village cultural watering hole that existed from 1967 to 1971.

All rock and music enthusiasts are invited to “dress as you like, dance, sit, think, tune in and turn on.” The event begins at 5 p.m. with an acoustic (only) guitar circle. Come jam with other local fretheads, grab a snack, enjoy the music and then kick back and enjoy the film. The screening begins at 6 p.m. and will culminate in a live performance of a song from the film with the film’s score composer, John Jinks and his band Out East, before opening up to the audience for a quick Q&A.

Not only was The Electric Circus a venue with an impressive guest list, like Lenorard Bernstein, Liza Minelli, Timothy Leary, Andy Warhol, Allen Ginsberg, the Black Panthers, the Hells Angels and others, it was also a prominent live music venue. Icons of rock history like Sly and the Family Stone, Little Richard, the Grateful Dead and the Velvet Underground graced the stage and contributed to the iconic venue’s legacy in the history of entertainment.

“The Electric Circus Story” takes viewers through the establishment, stunning international success and eventual downfall of the legendary New York nightclub, housing the psychedelic and socially conscious atmosphere of the late 1960s.

Larry Confino has been an independent director and producer for over 25 years. His focus has been documentary-style productions for agencies, corporations, and nonprofits. His current project “50 States of Sustainability” a 10-part documentary series about renewable energy and sustainability is currently airing nationally on PBS. Season two is in production. He has also produced and directed three feature documentaries. His historical documentary “Trezoros” has been airing on PBS nationally since 2018. His film “Racing Roman” is the story of Michael Roman, a right-leg amputee who dreams of becoming a race car driver.

Tickets are $20 (members $15) at thechurchsagharbor.org. The Church is at 48 Madison Street in Sag Harbor.