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Posted 08/12/02
Four documentaries written, produced and edited by students in the class "Films of Information and Persuasion: Documentary Film History and Practice" will be screened in a free public presentation on Friday, Aug. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Loew Auditorium. The films include:
Poached Eggs on Hash
By Richard Burst-Lazarus, Alex Sturtevant and Jessica Van Garsse
Tucked away next to I-89 off of Exit 18, The Fort has been the Upper Valley's premier truck stop and all-night diner since 1985. Poached Eggs on Hash takes a look inside this world of bottomless cups of coffee and late-night omelets, examining one of the most dynamic, yet often ignored, communities in Hanover.
Rebel Yell
By Alston Ramsay, Elizabeth Seru and Rebecca Lee Holub
Shot on location in Gettysburg, Penn., Rebel Yell examines the American hobby of Civil War re-enactment. Every Fourth of July weekend, members of the American Civil War Association stage a reenactment event, with three days of battles and more than 5,000 participants. This film attempts to understand both the reenactment of a grand-scale battle and the motivations of those who dress themselves in authentic uniforms and carry their muskets onto the battlefield.
Three Adolescent Girls
By Jen Levitt, Lars Kenseth and Sarah Maxell
The movie looks at some of the issues present in the lives of three teen-age girls living in nearby Norwich and Thetford, Vt. One of the girls states the focus best: "Seventh grade, probably eighth grade, too, are the most stressful years. I mean, when I talk to older people, that's what they usually say, too. You're more conscious, you're not really comfortable with your body, and you're not really comfortable with who you are. Everything changes."
Trail Hikers
By Daniella Hirschfeld, Rebecka Mamer and Ben Thorpe
The Appalachian Trail, stretching the East Coast from Georgia to Maine, is a setting often relegated to picturesque postcards and glossy wall calendars. For a distinct group of people, however, the trail is home for six months. This film explores the perspective of the thru-hikers as they make their journeys through Hanover.
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