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Independent America: Rising from Ruins
Chain stores often spell doom and gloom for the American Mom and Pop business. Independent America: Rising from Ruins explores the effects of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans and how the Moms and Pops provided hope where corporate America disappointed. Filmmakers Hanson Hosein and Heather Hughes traveled 13,000 miles through 32 states in their first film, Independent America: The Two Lane Search for Mom and Pop. In a country populated more and more by “big box” and fast food, this time Hosein and Hughes chose to meet the small business owners behind an independent revival. When Hosein heard that small business owners were the first to start rebuilding in New Orleans, he felt another “Independent America” story needed a voice. Hosein delicately presents the emotional stories of residents in their ongoing struggle to find America amidst the debris. Rising from Ruins avoids over-dramatization, instead choosing to educate audiences about the empowered and hopeful in the New Orleans community. Director Hanson Hosein expected to attend both screenings
Sponsors:
4Culture, News Talk 97.3 KIRO FM, Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, Washington State Arts Commission
Cast & Crew
Director: Hanson Hosein
Producer: Tom Powers
Editor: Hanson Hosein
Screenwriter: Hanson Hosein
Cinematographer: Hanson Hosein
Music: Lead Belly, Traglcally Hip, Wolfma Washington
Principal Cast: Featuring: Naomi Klein, Dan Enest, Edward Blakely, John Besh
Filmography: Independent America: The Two Lane Search for Mom & Pop (2005)
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