Crab Day
Crab Day

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Crab Day

2016
Movie
11 min
English

Crab Day is a short film made to accompany Cate Le Bon’s eponymous album, released on April 15, 2016 via Turnstile. Directed by Phil Collins and shot on location in Berlin in the winter of 2015.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Matt McCormickGenres: Documentary, Short

Plot Summary

Crab Day is a short documentary that explores the annual tradition of Crab Day in San Francisco. The film captures the unique cultural phenomenon and the community that celebrates it. It offers a glimpse into a specific, quirky aspect of the city's identity. The documentary focuses on the atmosphere and the people involved in this unusual event.

Critical Reception

As a short documentary focusing on a niche event, 'Crab Day' received limited but generally positive attention within documentary and short film circles. Critics often highlighted its observational style and its ability to capture a unique slice of local culture. Audience reception tends to be appreciative of its quirky subject matter and straightforward presentation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its observational approach to a peculiar local tradition.

  • Appreciated for its brevity and focus on a unique cultural event.

  • Noted for its straightforward, unpretentious filmmaking style.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short film is not widely available, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a series of shorts by Matt McCormick that often delve into quirky, specific cultural events and communities.

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