Watermen
Originally released in 1968. Watermen is a documentary film. directed by Holly Fisher. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 1965, on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, there was the last operating fleet of sailing work boats in the United States. Forty-odd "Skipjacks" were still used by Maryland watermen to dredge up oysters from the Bay. At that time, the fleet had survived because of a Maryland conservation law which prohibits the use of motor power for oyster dredging. The watermen traditionally marked the opening of each oystering season with a skipjack race which the Maryland State Tourist Board incorporated into its annual "Chesapeake Bay Appreciation Day."
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 13, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watermen about?
In 1965, on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, there was the last operating fleet of sailing work boats in the United States. Forty-odd "Skipjacks" were still used by Maryland watermen to dre...
Who directed Watermen?
Watermen was directed by Holly Fisher.
How long is Watermen?
Watermen has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Watermen released?
Watermen was released on June 13, 1968 in theaters.