Great Movie...Great Neighborhood...Great People
Robert Wilonsky informs us that Dean Terry’s documentary Subdivided will debut on KERA-TV on January 3rd. Even if you end up watching the Sugar Bowl instead (Notre Dame? YUCK!), at least set your VCR or Tivo for this one. You won't be disappointed.
I saw the film last summer in Little Forest Hills. Great movie. Dean's Mom sat next to us...she was oh-so-proud. My wife and I saw it at an HOA meeting at a church (can't remember which one).
Besides the film being excellent, one thing that struck me about that neighborhood is how friendly and welcoming they were. Several people asked me where I lived. When they found out that I didn't live in LFH they immediately went into recruitment mode. I got a quick crash course including info on Sanger Elementary and everything else LFH. Rarely have I felt so much at home even as an outsider.
That night, we actually considered moving to the area.
Little Forest Hills and their people will always have a place in my heart. I wish Dean and everyone else the best with the film.
Here's the link to the Official Website.
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2 comments:
Thanks for the kind comments Michael.
Design affects the nature of a community, period, and LFH is in a battle that resonates all across the city and the country. People with no interest or stake in the community can come in and destroy it in very short order. Just drive around over there and take a look. I fear my film will be some kind of time capsule of a lost neighborhood. The thing you felt there is palpable and real - and the opposite of what a lot of the city and the northern suburbs feel like. That's why I profiled them the film.
I hear Little Forest Hills is planning some kind of event that night - not sure what - but it should be interesting. They're a creative bunch.
Good work you are doing here on this site btw.
Dean,
Thanks for the post. I posted a link to your film. Please keep me updated on your events and happenings.
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