Here at the Water's Edge
Synopsis
Leo Hurwitz’s film, Here At The Water’s Edge, features the 1960 New York City’s waterfront. Made with photographer Charles Pratt, the film is a cinematic poem to the people who work on the water. Pratt, who largely financed the film, made it possible for Leo to use his vision as an artist and filmmaker while the blacklist still over-shadowed his life and ability to work in other areas. Here At The Water’s Edge, a film without narration, draws our attention to the often-neglected life in, on and around water – as well as bringing into view what workers on the water give us. Leo, in his own work, was always concerned with seeing what is happening in spaces in the world where others fail to look.
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Pratt, Leo Hurwitz
- Original Score
- Henry Cowell
- Original Title
- Here at the Water's Edge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Pratt, Leo Hurwitz
Henry Cowell
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Pratt
Director
Leo Hurwitz
Director
Henry Cowell
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Here at the Water's Edge.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Here at the Water's Edge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Here at the Water's Edge about?
Leo Hurwitz’s film, Here At The Water’s Edge, features the 1960 New York City’s waterfront. Made with photographer Charles Pratt, the film is a cinematic poem to the people who work on the water. Pratt, who largely financed the film, made it possible for Leo to use his vision as an artist and filmmaker while the blacklist still over-shadowed his life and ability to work in other areas. Here At The Water’s Edge, a film without narration, draws our attention to the often-neglected life in, on and around water – as well as bringing into view what workers on the water give us. Leo, in his own work, was always concerned with seeing what is happening in spaces in the world where others fail to look.
Who directed Here at the Water's Edge?
Here at the Water's Edge was directed by Charles Pratt, Leo Hurwitz.
Who stars in Here at the Water's Edge?
The principal cast of Here at the Water's Edge includes Not specified.
When was Here at the Water's Edge released and how long is it?
Here at the Water's Edge was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Here at the Water's Edge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Here at the Water's Edge was composed by Henry Cowell.