Holding Back the Tide

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 6, 2024

Original language

English

Director

Emily Packer

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt29381539