Five years in the making, at a cost of one drowned camera, one almost drowned cameraman, one blown transmission and two broken ribs, feature documentary Montauk Rocks has just been released in DVD format.
To many, Long Island, New York’s East End is simply the legendary summer home of the world’s elite, and those who aspire to be. As summer draws to a close however, and both the leaves and the mercury start to fall, those who came east to be seen are replaced by the legions who come to disappear into the night, and into the rocks, in pursuit of a trophy striped bass, and an even bigger fish tale. Richard Siberry’s directorial debut,
Montauk Rocks, is a wild ride, an immersive experience, without getting wet, in Montauk’s legendary fall run fishery. From past to present, the unique personalities
who helped Montauk become, and remain, the undisputed “Surfcasting Capital of the World” give insight into what makes Montauk such a special place.
Including a 5.1 surround sound audio track, featuring an original score by composer Jay Lifton, and music from Ireland’s The Hot Sprockets, and blues legends Bob Corritore and Henry Gray, Montauk Rocks is more than just a fishing movie. Funded in part by the New York Sportfishing Federation, and shot entirely on location in Montauk and New York City, Montauk Rocks speaks to the adventurer in all of us, and lets us know that the greatest adventures can sometimes be found right in our own backyard. The DVD is available at local tackle shops and online at Amazon.com. For more information, contact producer/director Richard Siberry at Richard@oscailfilms.com.
