Films
Fishermen live a life that’s deeply connected to nature, shaped by the rhythm of the tides, the temperament of the sea, and the unpredictability of the catch.
Their work is both physically demanding and emotionally rewarding, often driven more by passion than profit.
The Hand That Holds The Line, a new documentary by Geoff C. Bassett and Kim Roderiques, shines a light on Cape Cod fishermen who have devoted their lives to one of the most challenging and dangerous professions in the world.
Watch the trailer for The Hand That Holds The Line.
Release Date: October 2025
EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE
Meet local fishermen and shellfish farmers who bring fresh seafood from their boats and shellfish farms to your plate. These men and women are part of the Cape’s proud fishing legacy and a vital part of our community.
A limited number of premier showings of the documentary will be held locally.
2026 Showings:
Chatham Orpheum Theater has limited showings Feb – June 2026. Tickets are available on their website.
Martha’s Vineyard Film Center has a showing on April 12, 2026. Tickets are available on their website.
Stories On The Hill – July 14, 2026. Tickets available from Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum.
The film is being submitted to 2026 film festivals. We will update this page as additional screenings become available.
Small Boats, Big Taste: How a Community Combatted Covid, is a documentary that celebrates how the fishing community is turning the tide on hunger across the Commonwealth.
Five years on, Small Boats, Big Taste has produced more than 1.5 million servings of chowder and stew and injected $1.7 million into the seafood economy, $2.4 million into related businesses, continuing to help small boat fishermen while fighting food insecurity.
Truro filmmaker Mark Birnbaum created the film with production assistance from Seth Rolbein, the creator of Small Boats, Big Taste.
EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE
The film premiered on Thursday, May 29 to a sold out audience at the Chatham Orpheum Theater.
The film, Small Boats, Big Taste: How a Community Combatted COVID, is freely available to watch on YouTube by clicking here.