Feet in Water, Head on Fire
2023•1h 33m•Released
Documentary
Date palms imported and cultivated decades ago flourish in the Coachella Valley in Southern California. A cacophony of voices from across generations reflect on the shifting landscape of the region; some remember the first few acres that were planted, while others enjoy the luxuries of new golf courses. Feet in Water, Head on Fire is a sensorially vibrant 16mm experience that takes us on a journey of past, present, and future. Director Terra Long hand-processed the footage utilizing leftover dates and native plants intertwining the environment into the fabric of the film. Through complex and nuanced scenes, non-sync interviews blossom into a wonderfully gentle but memorable portrait of a community in flux.
Director
Terra Long
Writer
Mireya Martinez, Sharlene Bamboat, Terra Long
Languages
English, Spanish
Production
Producer
Sharlene Bamboat
Producer
Mireya Martinez
Producer
Terra Long
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