Greetings from Fire Island (2013)
From the first Native Americans until the late nineteenth century, uncertainty and transience dominated the behavior of visitors to the Great South Bay. Over the last century, this beach "community" has evolved into a varied and complex mix of people and ideas that interact with each other and the natural beach environment. Spanning 150 years of Fire Island history, this documentary tells the story of this unique Island only forty miles from New York City. From shipwrecks to gay parades, Fire Island has been a hideaway for generations of people.
Director: Glenn Gebhard
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: October 31, 2013
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
fire island
More Films by Director: Glenn Gebhard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Greetings from Fire Island about?
- From the first Native Americans until the late nineteenth century, uncertainty and transience dominated the behavior of visitors to the Great South Bay. Over the last century, this beach "community" has evolved into a varied and complex mix of people and ideas that interact with each other and the natural beach environment. Spanning 150 years of Fire Island history, this documentary tells the story of this unique Island only forty miles from New York City. From shipwrecks to gay parades, Fire Island has been a hideaway for generations of people.
- Who directed Greetings from Fire Island?
- Greetings from Fire Island was directed by Glenn Gebhard.
- How long is Greetings from Fire Island?
- Greetings from Fire Island has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).