Shucking Tradition

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Shucking Tradition is a short documentary film following a cohort of forward-thinking, hard-working women bringing new energy and perspectives to oyster farming, a New England industry layered with history. They avoid drawing attention to their gender while subtly upending ingrained stereotypes. Balancing challenging work-life dynamics and exhibiting flexibility and a strong work ethic, they are have enabled them to proving themselves in this tradition-bound maritime profession.