FALLOUT AND FLOWERS
RavenScene Studios is proud to present our newest project, a short documentary student film that delves into the ramifications of US nuclear testing. Directed by up-and-coming filmmaker and Southern Utah University student, Megan Newbold, this project is near and dear to our hearts. We are dedicated to creating thought-provoking content that raises awareness and sparks meaningful conversations. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting project!
Directed By Megan Newbold
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Synopsis
Fallout and Flowers is a groundbreaking film that delves into the tragic effects of nuclear testing on U.S. soil, an event that still reverberates almost eighty years later. In this moving film, filmmaker Megan Newbold explores her family's history and the impact that the event had on her family and the people of Southern Utah. The result is a deeply affecting exploration of the connection between family, land, and the consequences of our actions.
Directors Statement
My name is Megan Newbold, and I am making a documentary on how radiation from the Nevada Test Site affected my family. My family is from a small town near Filmore, Utah called Kanosh. The nuclear fallout blew in, and my great grandpa died from Aplastic Anemia, my great grandma died from Leukemia and my great uncle died from Melanoma. I never met them.
Growing up, I heard stories about my family, who I had never met and never would. These stories were told to my cousins and I by my grandpa at sleepovers. They came in the form of cookies made by mom from her grandma's recipe. They were the pictures on the walls and flowers left in the cemetery.
This documentary is a way for me to tell their stories as well as mine, and show the world the devastation the Nevada Test Site raged on my family as well as countless others. They will not be forgotten.
-Megan Newbold
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Meet the Director
Megan Newbold is a driven and passionate filmmaker based in Utah, currently pursuing her studies at Southern Utah University. With a deep love for storytelling and a fascination with documentary filmmaking, Megan is thrilled to be bringing her thesis film project to life. Megan is a native of Utah who likes to draw inspiration from the stories around her. She is often found devouring books and movies in her free time. As a budding filmmaker, she is committed to crafting compelling narratives that capture the essence of the human experience. With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to her craft, Megan is excited to share her unique perspective with audiences everywhere.
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Support Fallout And Flowers!
Join us in bringing this powerful and emotional documentary to life! Your support can make a significant difference by bringing this important story to audiences. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, counts. Please consider making a pledge today. To be a part of this film, please contribute using the form below.
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