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All Rivers Spill Their Stories to the Sea

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The North-East of England, where the river meets the sea. Stan Rennie is the last of a long line of fishermen who have worked the same stretch of coastline for centuries. When a mysterious tidemark of poisoned crabs and lobsters devastates a small North East fishing town in England, Stan's life is turned upside down overnight. Faced with ambivalence from those in power, grief soon gives way to a turbulent quest for answers, led by the unlikeliest of rebels. A wry, David and Goliath story, told with gallows humor and a strong local accent, about the pain and power of navigating a world which has suddenly, inexplicably changed forever.

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Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) Oct 28, 2026
I think it's a terrific documentary. Go to Full Review
David Jenkins Little White Lies Oct 27, 2026
4/5
What’s particularly affecting about the piece as a whole is that Finlay doesn’t try to manipulate the material to make it look like one side has conquered the other. Go to Full Review
Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Oct 27, 2026
This excellent, enraging documentary by Jeanie Finlay reveals a local government apparently more concerned with business opportunities than with the community it is meant to serve. Essential viewing. Go to Full Review
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Jeanie Finlay

Director

Charlie Phillips

Producer

Julie Parker Benello

Executive Producer

Shanida Scotland

Executive Producer

Elaisha Stokes

Executive Producer

Mark Thomas

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Synopsis The North-East of England, where the river meets the sea. Stan Rennie is the last of a long line of fishermen who have worked the same stretch of coastline for centuries. When a mysterious tidemark of poisoned crabs and lobsters devastates a small North East fishing town in England, Stan's life is turned upside down overnight. Faced with ambivalence from those in power, grief soon gives way to a turbulent quest for answers, led by the unlikeliest of rebels. A wry, David and Goliath story, told with gallows humor and a strong local accent, about the pain and power of navigating a world which has suddenly, inexplicably changed forever.
Director
Jeanie Finlay
Producer
Charlie Phillips
Distributor
Glimmerama
Production Co
Glimmer Films, I Am Charlie
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 9, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 39m
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