
Film
Belfast, Maine
1999 · 4h 8m · Documentary
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- 8.1
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Overview
A film about ordinary experience in a beautiful old New England port city. It is a portrait of daily life with particular emphasis on the work and the cultural life of the community. Among the activities shown in the film are the work of lobstermen, tug-boat operators, factory workers, shop owners, city counselors, doctors, judges, policemen, teachers, social workers, nurses and ministers. Cultural activities include choir rehearsal, dance class, music lessons and theatre production.
Crew
- Frederick WisemanDirector · Editor · Producer
- John DaveyDirector of Photography
Media
Details
- Release date
- June 1, 1999
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 8m
- Genres
- Documentary
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