The Swimmer
USA • 2019 • 2MIN
This short film tells the story of Walter Strohmeyer, who for almost all of his 90 years has been swimming in the waters off Long Island, New York. An honest and at times heartfelt story about the power of ritual and of the Ocean’s ability to rejuvenate us. Directed by Blaise Hayward.
The Swimmer is teaching us a multitude of lessons; your task is to look up and take it all in. – Heather Elder, Notes from a Reps Journal
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The Swimmer
USA • 2019 • 2MIN
This short film tells the story of Walter Strohmeyer, who for almost all of his 90 years has been swimming in the waters off Long Island, New York. An honest and at times heartfelt story about the power of ritual and of the Ocean’s ability to rejuvenate. Directed by Blaise Hayward.
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“A major contribution to … indigenous cinematic storytelling.”
– Ed Rampell, People’s World
Eating Up Easter
Chile/USA | 2018 | 76 mins
Native Rapanui (Easter Island) filmmaker Sergio Mata’u Rapu narrates to his son the modern dilemma of their people who risk losing everything to the globalizing effects of tourism.
The film follows four islanders, descendants of the ancient Moia statue builders of Easter Island, who are working to tackle the consequences of their rapidly developing home. Mama Piru leads recycling efforts to reduce trash, Mahani and Enrique use music to reunite their divided community, and Sergio tries to understand the motivations of his father who embraces the advantages of building new businesses. These stories intertwine to reveal the complexities of development and the contradictions within us all as we are faced with hard choices about our planet’s future.
Topics Addressed
- Plastic Pollution
- Sustainability
- Waste Management
- Environmental Impact of Tourism
- Loss of Cultural Identity
- Globalization
