Films Feature History, Impacts of the Cannonsville Reservoir
UNADILLA—The Unadilla Historical Association will screen two films about the Cannonsville Reservoir beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29 at the William Bauer Community Center.
"Indian Summer" is a 28-minute film, shot in 1957, depicting the emotional displacement of the local communities and the construction of the dam. It features long-time Unadilla resident Ralph Vanderlip, whose family moved to Unadilla when their land was taken. The musical score for the film was composed by folk artist Pete Seeger and is a strong example of mid-century American folk music, organizers said.
The second showing, "Fall of Cannonsville," is a 21-minute film that speaks to the many social and political issues that remain highly debated topics throughout American history: environmental justice, eminent domain and property rights, and rural versus suburban interests.
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