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This video competed in
Art Montana Video Contest
Director(s): Caitlin Bailey
My entry for the Art Montana Competition. The Deep Roots Project was started by Lisa Wareham in Butte, Montana. This project aims to connect the past with the present and provide families with a uni. . . ique piece of family history. The goal is to photograph individuals at locations from their past, such as the steps of a neighbor's house that has since been demolished. Even better if 'before' and 'after' shots can be compared! The photographs are also accompanied by audio recordings of the individuals telling stories about the location and/or his or her life. This film is very important to me personally because I wanted to do something similar with my grandparents, but I was too late. I wish I had thought to record my grandfather's stories of storming the beaches of Normandy on D-day during World War II. Or how my grandmother became a nurse and moved from Wisconsin to Texas to treat a polio outbreak. My hope is that this film and Lisa's project inspires you to connect with your family and record your history. Lisa has truly turned this into an art that is not only important to the families, but to Montana as well. If you are interested, please feel free to contact Lisa about getting involved in the Deep Roots Project show more
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Whitney9 years ago - Edited
So much heart in this project. Congrats on this piece Caitlin.
Caitlin9 years ago - Edited
Thank you all for your beautiful comments! Please remember to share my film during the competition! Y'all rock!
Kaitlyn9 years ago - Edited
This is such a great project! My grandparents from Butte would love this!
Caitlin9 years ago - Edited
Thank you so much, Kaitlyn! Be sure to show it to them!
Sarah9 years ago - Edited
Hey Caitlin. I don't think we've met, but we are fellow SNHF'ers. When did you graduate? Butte is one of the best historical slices of Montana, nice to see your touching tribute to the families there. My film, Johnny Bearpaws, follows a fictionalized account of my family through a comic strip version of my dad's late brother. Good luck!
Caitlin9 years ago - Edited
Hi, Sarah! It's a pleasure to meet you! I am currently in my third year and working on my thesis. I absolutely love Butte and was so happy to be able to tell this story! It personally hits me on so many levels. I had to step away from editing a couple of times to get a handle on my emotions. I'll definitely check out Johnny Bearpaws!
Caitlin9 years ago - Edited
Thank you for your lovely comments, Brian and Whitney!
Melissa9 years ago - Edited
Great film and beautifully shot!
Paige9 years ago - Edited
Thank you for submitting to Art MT. So excited to watch all of these films!
Josh9 years ago - Edited
Butte has to be the most photogenic city in the northwest. Great topic. Gorgeous images!