On the next episode of SOUNDS OF FILM, host Tom Needham speaks with actor and activist Billy Baldwin, the narrator of Fentanyl: Death Incorporated, the most comprehensive documentary ever made on the fentanyl crisis.

Produced by Zackito Productions and 3Gates Films, and directed by Stephen Wollwerth, the film exposes the devastating impact of fentanyl—the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45.

Through interviews with law enforcement, medical experts, policymakers, and affected families, the documentary uncovers the global supply chain fueling the epidemic and the failures of current harm reduction strategies.

Also on this episode of SOUNDS OF FILM, we’re looking into Reeling, a powerful new drama making its world premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival.

Joining Tom Needham are writer-director Yana Alliata, lead actors Ryan Wuestewald, Hans Christopher, and Nikki DeParis, and composer Michael MacAllister.

Executive produced by the legendary Werner Herzog, Reeling follows Ryan, a man struggling with memory loss after a life-altering accident. As he gathers with family and friends at a birthday luau on his Hawaiian homestead, long-buried memories begin to resurface—until one revelation changes everything.

Yana Alliata, known for her work with Herzog, Alexander Payne, and Phillip Noyce, makes her feature directorial debut with this deeply moving film.

With emotionally charged performances from Wuestewald, Christopher, and DeParis, and a haunting score by Michael MacAllister, Reeling promises to leave a lasting impact.

Sunday, April 13, 5:00 PM at the Long Island Museum.

On the SOUNDS OF FILM, we have Terry Masear, the extraordinary hummingbird rescuer at the heart of the new documentary Every Little Thing.

Directed by Sally Aitken, the film captures Masear’s lifelong dedication to rehabilitating these fragile, breathtaking creatures, offering audiences a window into a world of patience, perseverance, and quiet compassion.

With its stunning cinematography, deeply moving storytelling, and an intimate look at Masear’s work, Every Little Thing is far more than just a nature documentary—it’s an exploration of resilience, hope, and the profound connections we can forge with the tiniest creatures.

In advance of the film’s screening at the Port Jefferson Documentary Film Series, Terry Masear joins us to discuss her incredible journey, and the unexpected ways in which these tiny, high-speed birds help people heal.

Award-winning filmmaker Abby Ginzberg joins SOUNDS with Tom Needham to discuss her latest documentary, Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter.

Co-directed with Christy Carpenter, the film explores the groundbreaking career of Liz Carpenter—an outspoken journalist, White House press secretary, and advocate for equality who played a key role in shaping American politics and media.

Ginzberg shares insights into Carpenter’s legacy, the filmmaking process, and the importance of telling her story.

This episode coincides with the film’s screening and Q&A at the Port Jefferson Documentary Series on March 6th.

For more information, visit soundsoffilm.com

Sharing some Long Island roots (as per their high school yearbook photos), Lou Reed graduated from Freeport High School in 1959 where he played guitar and sang in doo-wop groups while Paul Simon graduated from Forest Hills High School in 1958 and, with classmate Art Garfunkel initially recorded as ‘Tom and Jerry.’

Their musical careers saw Simon working with Garfunkel before pursuing a solo career and Reed doing likewise following his departure from the Velvet Underground. Their separate paths would cross in 1980 with Reed playing a record executive in ‘One Trick Pony’ a film Simon wrote and starred in.

In the tradition of past Sunday Street shows honoring artists including Warren Zevon, Mose Allison, Randy Newman, John Prine, and Jimmy Webb, we bring together some of the area's top musicians to share songs from the extensive catalogue of these two singer/songwriters who worked in rather different musical directions..

Advance sale tickets at www.sundaystreet.org for $ 25 through March 7^th with any remaining tickets at the door for $ 30. (cash only).

David Lynch (1946–2025)

This morning, we celebrate the life of the late artist whose films and music have been a major influence on The Melting World.

We’ll begin with the soundtrack to his first film, Eraserhead—a cult classic that defined the midnight cinema circuit throughout the late ’70s and ’80s.

The tribute will be augmented with:

Hard Psych – Hawkestrel, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, Chrome
Krautrock – Birth Control, Electric Orange
Electronic – Mother Mallard’s Portable Masterpiece Co., Variant
Ambient – Blanket Swimming, Nuur & Deep North

Join us this Sunday from 12–5 AM on WUSB 90.1 FM & wusb.fm, where unique sounds begin.

From February 6 at 10 PM to February 9 at 11:59 PM, WUSB proudly presents the 34th Annual Reggae Marathon!

Celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday, Black History Month, and International Reggae Month with reggae rhythms from around the world. We’ll feature rhythms and sounds from around the world, sharing the warmth and one love spirit all throughout the marathon.