BAYMEN

This video portrays the work of men who continue to earn a living by harvesting shellfish from Long Island Bay, near New York City, and selling them to local markets. It not only shows the peculiarities and hardships of this type of work but also reveals the threats to this traditional occupation from pollution of the local waters.

Directed by Glenn Gebhard
1999, 56 or 30 minutes
Purchase: $210 Classroom Rental: $125

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