From lighthouses to shipwrecks, raceboats to tugboats, the lessons of the sea have molded hearty New Englanders.
These four films show how the ways of the water have spawned exemplary efforts from everyday people for hundreds of years.
First Light: Montauk Point Lighthouse
The story of New York's first lighthouse, and it's impact on thousands of people.
Storm Warriors
Shipwrecks and heroic rescues by America's first Coast Guard, the U.S. Life-Saving Service.
Tugging Through Time: The History of New York Harbor Tugboats
How determination, hard work, and technology provided keys to the American Dream.
Of Boats and Brothers: The Yacht Building Herreshoffs
Two brothers, one of them blind, build the world's fastest sail and steam powered boats.
Each film is 55 minutes long, and shot in stunning 16mm motion picture film. NY Emmy and Platinum Remi for best Documentary. After a regional broadcast on PBS affiliate WLIW, these films are now available for licensing in all markets.
Contact: tom@thirdwavefilms.com
Third Wave Films
120 Newtown Rd., Hampton Bays, NY 11946
631-728-3084