From first time filmmaker Crayton Robey, WHEN OCEAN MEETS SKY is the poignant documentary that celebrates the dramatic history of premier gay resort, Fire Island Pines. The film traces the rich history of the Pines from its earliest beginnings 70 years ago as a nudist colony, to the unwelcome entrance of the homosexual community, the hedonistic lifestyles and lavish parties, and ultimately to the decimation caused by the AIDS epidemic. Hailed as a “tour de force” for its genre, and as a “lively, upbeat, often surprising chronicle,” WHEN OCEAN MEETS SKY provides an intimate and vivid portrait of the birth and evolution of the first gay community in the world.

Through a series of first hand accounts from keynote members of the gay community, as well as from local residents, WHEN OCEAN MEETS SKY documents the history of Fire Island Pines capturing a time of change that informs gay life today and how it is perceived.   Gay culture and the freedoms the gay population currently posses have their source in what occurred during the last 50 years and the documentary puts a spotlight on the notable events that shaped this progression.   Luminaries from the fashion, design, and art worlds, as well as leaders in the gay rights movement, all joined to shape contemporary gay culture, bringing change and advancement to the Pines and on to New York City and to the world beyond.