Menhaden: The Most Important Fish in the Bay(2012)
Not your ordinary fish tale
Menhaden: The Most Important Fish in the Bay Synopsis
Menhaden: The Most Important Fish in the Bay examines the role of a little-known, oily, little fish in the Chesapeake Bay. From its original concept as a classic man-versus-environment story, the film evolved to reflect the complexity of sustaining a menhaden fishery that many diverse interests depend on. The outcome: a story that seamlessly weaves together different perspectives on the menhaden fishing industry and its culture utilizing engaging personal vignettes, scientific data and creative visual storytelling techniques. Techniques include archival footage blended with cinematic live-action footage, musical performances and original, handmade animations.
Menhaden: The Most Important Fish in the Bay (2012) is a documentary film directed by Sarah Gulick, released on April 16, 2012 with a runtime of 27m. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Sarah Gulick
- Producers:
- Gillian Ray
- Cinematographer:
- Helenah Swedberg
- Status:
- Released
Menhaden: The Most Important Fish in the Bay Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Menhaden: The Most Important Fish in the Bay was released on April 16, 2012 and runs for 27m.
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Menhaden: The Most Important Fish in the Bay (2012) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.