Sunday, June 8, 2025

Artists at the Edge


On the northern tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts sits a quaint seaside town called Provincetown. Long known as a haven for artists, LGBTQ+ culture, art lovers and foodies, the close-knit community combines an appreciation for history with a yearning for progress. 

Against this backdrop, Executive Producer and Director Patrick Riviere produced this documentary to highlight two talented local artists: Kenny Lockwood and Darlene Van Alstyne. Van Alstyne sings, dances, and acts while wearing her BIPOC LGBTQ+ identify with pride. And style! Lockwood, a senior LGBTQ+ identifying resident of Provincetown, collaborates with Van Alstyne and other artists for the greater good. 

This film is keenly interested in the big picture, with an emphasis on fostering creativity, equality and action at a time when society at large is polarized. When some people are still considered "other" on the wider stage, Director Riviere focuses his camera lens on a place where the Pilgrims landed and the quest for self-determination springs eternal. 

You can watch the trailer here: Artists at the Edge