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A World Within a World: The Bay Houses of Long Island

A World Within a World: The Bay Houses of Long Island

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Bay houses were created in the late 1800s, and are maintained and enjoyed by families for generations. In this documentary, experience the unique and special way of life that, in our time, exists nowhere else in America but on the South Shore of Long Island, New York.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

63 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

01 March 2020

Country

United States of America

Cast

Dennis Carr

Dennis Carr

Self

Bill Chianti

Bill Chianti

Self

Willie, Karen, and Jason McNeece

Willie, Karen, and Jason McNeece

Self

The Nelson Family

The Nelson Family

Self

Alison, Laura, and Joseph Mueller

Alison, Laura, and Joseph Mueller

Self

Brian Warasila

Brian Warasila

Self

George Combs

George Combs

Self

Dan Pollera

Dan Pollera

Self

Joey Pignataro

Joey Pignataro

Self

Thomas Doheny Jr.

Thomas Doheny Jr.

Self

Nancy Solomon

Nancy Solomon

Self

Chris Bellinzoni

Chris Bellinzoni

Self

Frederick Soller

Frederick Soller

Self

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