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Feet in Water, Head on Fire
0.0 / 10• 2023• 1h 33m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
Date palms imported and cultivated decades ago flourish in the Coachella Valley in Southern California. A cacophony of voices from across generations reflect on the shifting landscape of the region; some remember the first few acres that were planted, while others enjoy the luxuries of new golf courses. Feet in Water, Head on Fire is a sensorially vibrant 16mm experience that takes us on a journey of past, present, and future. Director Terra Long hand-processed the footage utilizing leftover dates and native plants intertwining the environment into the fabric of the film. Through complex and nuanced scenes, non-sync interviews blossom into a wonderfully gentle but memorable portrait of a community in flux.
What People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Terra Long's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
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“Every frame feels alive. Feet in Water, Head on Fire is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
