A place. A past. The people between.
The film begins with a place in the archive and a question: what stories remain when the work is over?
More than a building
This photograph captures Holmes Cannery in December 1979. Its buildings and grounds are still visible here; the lives connected to them cannot be seen from above.
Our documentary is in development. As interviews and archival research take shape, this page will introduce the people at its heart, what is at stake, and why their memories matter today.
We want the finished film to create a lasting record that can be shared, discussed, and passed on.
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Places disappear.
Stories do not have to.
Firsthand voices and archival material will guide the film. Subject portraits and excerpts will be added with the participants’ approval as production continues.
Images and voices
More stills and verified recollections are being gathered for this section