About Mooring
Once the site of Jim Morrison’s famous 1969 arrest for indecent exposure, and a holding place for Mariel Boatlift refugees, Dinner Key Marina in Coconut Grove, Florida, has a long and rich history and a strong present-day boating community that is integral to what makes Miami unique.
More than 500 boaters live in the mooring fields and anchorage just off Dinner Key. This community of Liveaboards make their home in nature under the shadow of one of the densest metropolitan areas in the United States. Some are transient, coming and going up and down the east coast and down to Central America. Others live on boats that are no longer seaworthy and will never sail again.
Both published writers, Annik Babinski and Michael Martin are a storytelling team. A newer Miami resident, Annik brings wonder and curiosity to a city Michael has known and loved since he was born. Together, they wanted to bring this uniquely Miami story to life.
More than 500 boaters live in the mooring fields and anchorage just off Dinner Key. This community of Liveaboards make their home in nature under the shadow of one of the densest metropolitan areas in the United States. Some are transient, coming and going up and down the east coast and down to Central America. Others live on boats that are no longer seaworthy and will never sail again.
Both published writers, Annik Babinski and Michael Martin are a storytelling team. A newer Miami resident, Annik brings wonder and curiosity to a city Michael has known and loved since he was born. Together, they wanted to bring this uniquely Miami story to life.
Awards
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We are proud to share that Mooring won Best Film at FilmGate Interactive's Documentary Shorts Festival in May 2021. Chosen by Cocaine Cowboys' Billy Corben, WPBT2 South Florida's Joyce Belloise and The Women's Fund's Marya Meyer. Thank you to the judges for this honor!
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We are honored that Mooring was chosen as part of South Florida PBS' film-maker series. Enjoy the full documentary on their website. Mooring starts 11:30 minutes into Episode 404.
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Credits
Directed by: Annik Babinski and Jorge Gonzalez-Graupera
Camera and Editor: Jorge Gonzalez-Graupera
Sound: Joel C. Hernandez
Produced by: Annik Babinski and Michael Martin
Annik Babinski's first book of poetry, OKAY COOL NO SMOKING LOVE PONY, was published in 2017. She has received fellowships from the Banff Center, Oolite Arts and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. This is her first film.
Jorge Gonzalez-Graupera is a filmmaker focusing on civic-oriented projects in the South Florida area. Past collaborators include City of Miami, Florida International University, The Bass Museum, Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation, The Deering Estate, O, Miami and many more.
Camera and Editor: Jorge Gonzalez-Graupera
Sound: Joel C. Hernandez
Produced by: Annik Babinski and Michael Martin
Annik Babinski's first book of poetry, OKAY COOL NO SMOKING LOVE PONY, was published in 2017. She has received fellowships from the Banff Center, Oolite Arts and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. This is her first film.
Jorge Gonzalez-Graupera is a filmmaker focusing on civic-oriented projects in the South Florida area. Past collaborators include City of Miami, Florida International University, The Bass Museum, Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation, The Deering Estate, O, Miami and many more.
