Hand.Line.Cod (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, Hand.Line.Cod is a documentary film directed by Justin Simms, running about 13 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the coldest waters surrounding Newfoundland’s rugged Fogo Island, this short film follows a group of “people of the fish”—traditional fishers who catch cod live by hand, one at a time, by hook and line. Filmmaker Justin Simms takes viewers deep inside the world of these brave fishermen. Travel with them from the early morning hours, spend time on the ocean, and witness the intricacies of a 500-year-old tradition that’s making a comeback.
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- When was Hand.Line.Cod released?
- Hand.Line.Cod was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.