Keepers of the Light

Keepers of the Light

Overview

Genre
History, Environment, Science, Human Interest, and Minorities
Synopsis

Built over 200 years ago in a small Wampanoag community at the tip of an island off the East Coast, the Gay Head Lighthouse is one of America’s most famous beacons. From whaling days to electrification, KEEPERS OF THE LIGHT tells the story of evolving technology, heroism and shipwrecks, and the people who are called upon in each generation to keep the light, woven with the story of the recent race against time to save the historic lighthouse from falling over the edge of the rapidly eroding cliffs. Through our partnership with Northern California Public Media, KEEPERS OF THE LIGHT is distributed to public television stations nationwide through American Public Television.

Stage
finished
Running time
56 and 67 minutes

Credits

  • Liz Witham ... Filmmaker (Producer/Director/Editor)

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Film Truth Productions
Country
United States
Years of Production
2015-2020
Locations
Aquinnah, Massachusetts

Distribution Details

Release year
2020
Festivals
Martha's Vineyard Film Festival, Woods Hole Film Festival, Maine Maritime Film Festival
Awards
Emerging New England Director Award from Woods Hole Film Festival
Distribution
APT
Broadcast (Acq.)
North American distribution by American Public Television
Language
English

Photos

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