The Wash movie poster

The Wash

February 9, 2009 0h 19m

Originally released in 2009. The Wash is a documentary/history film. directed by Lee Anne Schmitt. At just 19 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

"The Wash is a portrait of the river wash that runs behind the older part of Newhall, California, where Lee and I used to live. We shot the wash on Super8 film and then finished it on video. It is a collaboration between us, describing the ways the wash is used, and the people who use it, ourselves included. It charts the way this land has changed since they began developing Newhall and the surrounding community of Valencia for housing, a development that is expected to bring over 250,000 more people into the area by the year 2015."

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 9, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 0h 19m 19 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Lee Lynch and Lee Anne Schmitt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wash about?

"The Wash is a portrait of the river wash that runs behind the older part of Newhall, California, where Lee and I used to live. We shot the wash on Super8 film and then finished it on video. It is ...

Who directed The Wash?

The Wash was directed by Lee Anne Schmitt.

How long is The Wash?

The Wash has a runtime of 0 hours and 19 minutes (19 minutes total).

When was The Wash released?

The Wash was released on February 9, 2009 in theaters.