BAYMENis a documentary that follows several bay fishermen in New York’s Long Island area, over a year in their lives. It highlights their work, their frustrations, and especially their love of the bay. This one hour formatted documentary is about an endangered way of life, of traditions and the need to preserve them being forever altered in the shadows of New York City.

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    Diggers

    Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

    Diggers, directed by Katherine Dieckmann & written by co-star Ken Marino, presents a slice of life on Long Island's south shore during the summer of 1976. Against the backdrop of the bicentennial, Ford & Carter's election campaign, and South Shell's corporate takeover of the oyster beds in the south bay, four friends (Hunt, Jack, Cons and Frankie) navigate their changing lives and responsibilities. These four baymen feel the economic pressure of the South Shell corporate expansion into their waters, and deal with lower prices, lower yields, and engine thefts as their business takes a downturn.

    In addition to the appropriate soundtrack, there are some great special features on the disc, including deleted scenes and outtakes, a behind-the-scenes documentary, and the 1999 documentary "Baymen," which features interviews with eight baymen discussing and demonstrating the history and challenges of their industry. A great addition to a movie that shouldn't be missed. Reserve your copy of Diggers today.

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