A hillbilly story about the universal, yet nearly impossible task of leaving your home for a better life.
by fellows at the American Film Institute
In a 1960s Virginia holler, Annie prepares for her son’s 6th birthday while her coal-mining husband suffers from physical pain that becomes impossible to ignore.
As Annie fears for her husband’s health and her son’s future, she considers making the choice to move up North.
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BETWEEN THE 1930S AND 1960S, EIGHT MILLION WHITE, APPALACHAIN AMERICANS MOVED NORTH FOR FACTORY JOBS TO ESCAPE COAL MINING AND THE DANGERS OF POVERTY (FRASER)
Annie’s Son
Mikey Ryan, 6
Annie’s Husband
Buck Ryan, 31
Historical Research
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Help us raise $40,000 to bring this story to life.
Where does the money go?
Daily Meals - $650 (x5)
Production Designer - $3,000
Electric & Lens Rentals - $2,000
Location Rental - $20,000
HMU Artist - $1,250
Post Sound & Color - $4,000
Period Authentic Materials - $1,000
Welfare employee for Child Actor - $1,800
Professional Sound Mixer - $2,000
Equipment Transportaion - $2,000
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The Team:
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Rebecca "Bex" Rose Marrow
Producer
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Timur Almazov
Director / Co-writer
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Sydney Lawson
Cinematographer / Co-writer
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Ronni Garrett
Editor
Research
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Family interviews
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