An abandoned Gerber baby food factory in Oakland sets an eerie mood for this poignant duet between choreographer Margaret Jenkins and Rinde Eckert. Filmed on a cold January night, director Gino Tanasescu pushes the boundaries of staging to adapt “Shorebirds Atlantic” – originally a longer performance piece – for the screen. The film features music and text by Rinde Eckert, plus ocean wave special effects by Tim Schaller.
This film was originally broadcast on PBS’s “Alive From Off Center” series. It is screened by permission of Twin Cities Public Television and KQED, Inc.
