The purpose of this film is to uncover the history, art, people and music surrounding fourth street. Fourth Street is an integral part of Reno's culture, showing the diversity of the entire town from poverty to luxury with schools, casinos, hotels, motels, parks and small buisnesses along the way. We hope to show a brief history of Fourth Street and a variety of perspectives of the street today and present ideas of what is is to come in the future.
To present our information, we will interview local buisiness owners along with various individuals that walk the street in order to show and equal view of the psitive and negative aspects. Hoping to shed likght on the seeding underbelly of Reno, Nevada we will also use various forms of cinematograohy to tell the story of a small town in America. This documentary is intended for those who seek knowledge upon the hallowed street, the melting pot of the different cultures that make up this city.
Fourth Street, along with many streets in small town America has its own story to tell. It is pivotal for the future generations to understand the grand history of thes city and through this film they will gain that knowledge.
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Updates, Updates!
So, we are embarking on a move to a new building. The Echo Effect Class is also going to be embarking on some changes. Currently, a class workbook is being assembled for use in the class based upon the past 3 years of activities. The 2009-2010 school year is just around the corner... Hopefully everyone is having a great summer break!
One of the Most Moving Documentaries I Have Ever Seen...
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
I had no idea what I was in for when I began to watch this film. I knew very little about it, except that my husband thought it looked interesting and it received 5 stars on Netflix. As the story unfolded, I found myself emotionally tied to the story like no other story I have ever watched. It begins as a story to a baby about his murdered father. The film tells the story of Andrew Bagby through old film clips and interviews with friends and family. But, there's a twist... and the more you watch the film, the more frustrated you may find yourself. Distraught, really. It's almost difficult to even write about. Throughout the journey, you are introduced to Andrew's amazing parents. Their walk is one I wouldn't wish on anyone, and yet they face it with grace at every step. If we don't watch this film in class (mainly because it is so emotional), I strongly recommend you watch it on your own. You will not be sorry, though your entire world view may be different.