Cumberland: Island in Time
Overview of the Film
-- Cumberland Island... just a few miles off the East Coast of the United States and yet, a million miles away. Journey through the history of this exotic island that that has been home to pirates, prisoners and Presidents.
Geography defines an island as a place apart. But few possess the history and splendor of Cumberland. It has been a haven for pirates, prisoners, and Presidents. ...a home to heroes, and a wealthy family's private retreat. It's seductive beauty has blinded many and ruined those who've tried to posses it. For others, it's been an oasis and a muse.
"Cumberland Island, a third larger than Manhattan, has a population of eleven. Its beach is a couple of hundred yards wide and consists of a white sand that is fine and soft to the touch. The beach is just under twenty miles long, and thus, although there are no obstructions whatever, it is impossible to see from one end of it to the other, because the beach itself drops from sight with the curve of the earth."
- John McPhee from Conversations with the Archdruid
"CUMBERLAND: Island In Time" is a feature-length film that tells the story of this unique place Ð from its earliest inhabitants to its establishment as a National Park.
Featured in the film are many people who have touched or been touched by the island over the years. Some of these include, President Jimmy Carter, former Interior Secretary, Stuart Udall, the writer John McPhee, and former Park Service Director, George Hertzog.
The film features rare never-before-seen footage from Carnegie home movies and many unpublished archival photographs. Also included is footage shot on the island over a four-year period that shows Cumberland in all four seasons.
The film was written and directed by William VanDerKloot. Music composed by James Oliverio. Edited by Amy Linton.
