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This impressionist hybrid documentary traces the oyster through its many life cycles in New York, once the world's oyster capital. Now their specter haunts the city through queer characters embodying ancient myth, discovering the overlooked history and biology of the bivalve that built the city. As environmentalists restore them to the harbor, Holding Back the Tide looks to the oyster as a queer icon, entangled with nature, with much to teach about our continued survival.
  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    81 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
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  • Director
    Emily Packer
  • Producer
    Emily Packer, Trey Tetreault, Ben Still, Josh Margolis, Liz Beeson, Julia Lewis (Associate Producer)
  • Cinematographer
    John Marty
  • Editor
    Lindsey Phillips, Ben Still