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20208 minGdoc-short

Tides

20208 minGdoc-short

Eight minutes of footage captures the contrast between technology and the natural environment on Masonboro Island, a barrier island in North Carolina.

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Eight minutes of footage captures the contrast between technology and the natural environment on Masonboro Island, a barrier island in North Carolina.

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André Silvadirector

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Masonboro Island in southeastern North Carolina serves as the backdrop for "Tides," a short film released in 2020. The eight-minute documentary captures the contrast between modern technology and the natural environment. It presents scenes of the island's coastal ecology, encouraging reflection on humanity's relationship with nature. This experimental piece invites audiences to consider the space where technology meets the ecological world.

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See the untouched beauty of Masonboro Island.
Find out how technology impacts coastal environments.
Meet the more-than-human world in a unique setting.

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Masonboro Island is an undeveloped barrier island in North Carolina.
The film has a total duration of 8 minutes.
Tides was released in the year 2020.

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Ecology enthusiastsCoastal conservationistsExperimental film fans

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Where was the documentary 'Tides' filmed?

Tides was filmed at Masonboro Island, an undeveloped barrier island in southeastern North Carolina.

What is the duration of the documentary 'Tides'?

The duration of Tides is 8 minutes.

What year was the documentary 'Tides' released?

Tides was released in the year 2020.

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