“What We Show Them” by Nate Stranzl and Brian Durkee
Beyond the Short Official Premiere
In the small Northern Idaho town of Bonners Ferry, students and teachers face potential catastrophe every day. Their school, Valley View Elementary, was built in 1949 with recycled materials from a decommissioned World War II base. It has cracks in the walls, a leaky ceiling, and rusted plumbing - a hazardous combination that has faculty and school district leaders worried something disastrous could happen at any moment. In addition to the school, the Valley View community faces a larger problem - funding. Idaho is one of only two states in the country that requires a 66% majority to pass a bond for school facilities, making it nearly impossible for them to raise money and build a new school. Despite this continuous uphill battle, the staff at Valley View shows up every day to create an engaging and welcoming learning environment for kids.
Credits
Directed & Produced by
Nate Stranzl/ @stranzzz & Brian Durkee/ @briandurkee
Executive Producers// Phil Hessler/ @therealphilhessler & Cole Sax/ @colesax
Production Company// Thinkless Studio/ @thinkless.studio
Director of Photography// Brian Durkee
Field Sound// Henry Allison
Edited & Colored by Nate Stranzl & Brian Durkee
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