A Long Haul

A Long Haul is a 2010, documentary film about Montauk, NY charter boat captain Bart Ritchie and his struggles with the effects of a declining economy and governmental regulations on the fishing industry. The film was produced and directed by Nathaniel Kramer, who, in addition to being a filmmaker, is a photographer and recreational fisherman. The film has been well received, screening as an official selection in numerous festivals including: the Astoria/LIC International Film Festival,^[1] DocMiami International Film Festival,^[2] Connecticut Film Festival,^[3] EdinDocs,^[4] Lighthouse Film Festival,^[5] New Filmmakers New York,^[6] Philadelphia Independent Film Festival,^[7] The IndieFest,^[8] Accolade Festival,^[9] and won Best Documentary Short Film, Best Director, and Best Cinematography for a Short Documentary at the Los Angeles Movie Awards.^[10]

A Long Haul
Directed by	Nathaniel Kramer
Produced by	Nathaniel Kramer
Starring	Bart Ritchie Kurtis Briand Leighton Brillo-Sonnino
Cinematography	Nathaniel Kramer
Edited by	Nathaniel Kramer
Release date	May 6, 2010 (2010-05-06)
Running time	44 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Cast

• Bart Ritchie: Captain
• Kurtis Briand: First Mate
• Leighton Brillo-Sonnino