The Wealth and Glam of “The Hamptons” Looks Almost Quaint
- Posted on August 15, 2026
- By The New Yorker
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- 1 min read
In brief
Barbara Kopple's documentary examines the opulent lifestyle of the Hamptons elite, capturing wealthy entrepreneurs, celebrities, and socialites enjoying lavish seaside vacations. Through intimate storytelling, the film reveals the superficial glamour of this exclusive community while hinting at underlying personal struggles and socioeconomic tensions that threaten to disrupt their seemingly perfect world.
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The Wealth and Glam of “The Hamptons” Looks Almost Quaint
Barbara Kopple’s documentary follows a generation of starlets, moguls, and other tanned partygoers who have no idea what tragedies and class anxieties lie in store.
