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Key West Local Film: Writers on Bikes and Key West Picture Show

Key West Local Film: Writers on Bikes and Key West Picture Show

Want to get to know Key West better? Join us for free screenings of Writers on Bikes daily, Check the website for times and dates.

Date & Time

April 28 – September 30, 2026 4:00 PM

FREE

Venue

416 Eaton Street, Key West, FL 33040

305.396.4944

Event Description

"Writers on Bicycles" is an enchanting one-hour film that explores Key West through the eyes of its writers, both past and present.

It offers a unique glimpse into American literature by showcasing a diverse group of authors shaped by this vibrant island town.

In 2012, Carey and Jane Winfrey began filming over 30 Key West writers, capturing their reflections on what makes the community such a literary haven.

Featured voices include Richard Wilbur, Robert Stone, Alison Lurie, Michael Mewshaw, Lee Smith, James Gleick, Phyllis Rose, Brian Antoni, Edmund White, Judy Blume, Bill Wright, Meg Cabot, and many more.

Film Screening Documentary Community-Focused