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Though “Walking on Water” was created in 1992, its timeliness and its relevance to this part of the country in particular is undeniable.
“(It’s relevant) politically, of course, due to the migration thematic it portrays,” Westlake said, “but also socially since the full picture remains forever elusive despite our personal attempts to engage, question, reflect, ponder, wonder.
“At the end of the day, we viewers never get our feet wet. But the art definitely takes us one step closer, and we happen to live in a region where this resonates deeply.”