Feet in Water, Head on Fire (2023)
Overview
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.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.952 |
Directed By
Terra Long
Crew
Terra Long
Kaija Siirala
Sharlene Bamboat
Terra Long
Sharlene Bamboat
Terra Long
Daniela Uribe
Mireya Martinez
Alisha Tejpal
Richy Carey
Mireya Martinez
Terra Long
Natacha Ikoli
Caitlin Sonny Shieh
Terra Long
Hannah Shepard
TOP CAST
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