Portraits and Dreams materials, c.1984

Sub-Series (ap_afc_06_03)

Extent
19 Audio tapes
5 Video cassettes
9 Audio cassettes
Part of
Appalshop Films Collection, 1969-2015 > Series VI. Appalshop Films/Headwaters Television, 1984-1990 > Portraits and Dreams materials, c.1984
Scope and Contents
Contains material related to the color, still photo and audio documentary Portraits and Dreams, a 1984 release directed by Andrew Garrison with Wendy Ewald. Originally produced as a slideshow, the film documents an innovative photography project undertaken by schoolchildren from eastern Kentucky with the help of photographer/educator Wendy Ewald.  Five of the young photographers comment on their photos and what they depict.  Subjects include the study and teaching of art, young artists, and rural education.