Fort Tilden is an independent comedy-drama film that was released in 2014. The film is directed by Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers, and stars Bridey Elliott and Clare McNulty in the lead roles of Allie and Harper.
The film follows the two best friends as they try to make their way to Fort Tilden Beach in Brooklyn, New York. Despite being only a few miles away, the journey proves to be challenging for the duo. They encounter a number of obstacles along the way, including broken bikes, aggressive dogs, and a lost child.
Allie and Harper also struggle with their own personal problems. Allie is a struggling artist who is unsure of her direction in life, while Harper is a college graduate who has yet to find a job. The two friends are both privileged and entitled, but also desperately searching for meaning in their lives.
As they navigate their way through Brooklyn, Allie and Harper come face to face with the realities of their limited life skills. They realize that they are ill-prepared for the challenges of the world outside their bubble, and must learn to rely on each other if they hope to reach their destination.
Fort Tilden is a sharp and witty satire of millennial life in New York City. The film explores themes of privilege, entitlement, and the struggles of young adulthood in a city that can be both exhilarating and overwhelming.