Senior Lucy Rushton spent the past year with Captain Bob Cook, the Gloucester commercial fisherman and charter captain many know from National Geographic’s Wicked Tuna. The result is Chasin’ Fat Tuna, her 40-minute documentary senior thesis film.

Lucy grew up by the ocean, and her work as a photographer is drawn to motion, atmosphere and places that hold both chaos and stillness. Through interviews and observational footage, the film follows Bob as he prepares for the fishing season, offering a closer look at the physical and mental demands of the work and the deep roots of fishing culture in New England. It’s a portrait of the person behind the TV personality, shaped by hard work, resilience and a lifelong relationship with the sea.

Join us for the premiere on Wednesday, December 3 at The Cabot, 286 Cabot St. in Beverly. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the film starts at 7. Admission is free and open to the public, with no tickets or reservations needed.

Watch the official trailer at the Events link in our bio, and bring a friend who loves the North Shore as much as we do.

Congratulations, Lucy!