Water's significance to humanity is encapsulated in five visual stanzas by Leo Hurwitz. The film begins with the ocean's waves on a sandy shore, then carries the viewer deeper into the land, showcasing rivers flowing to meet the sea and human-made marshes and wetlands. The images are immediate, capturing the ocean's air and saltwater smell.
Here at the Water's Edge
A stunning portrayal of the dynamic fusion between human existence and the natural environment in New York Harbor.