Getting footage

I have started down the long road of finding footage for the project. My first efforts focused on institutions that I knew would have some information. Thus far, I have spoken with the Roosevelt Library and the Culinary Institute of America. Both have been willing to discuss a donation and facilitate further dialogue.

I meet with Paul Scatoneto of the Hyde Park School District to see if there might be a way to make a connection to students. I was delighted to hear that they have a documentary film course which has similar goals and objectives as the project. I hope to hear from them soon about meeting and finding ways to move further with a collaboration.

At the moment I'm sitting in the Hyde Park Free Library. This is something that I will be doing every weekend over the next few months. It is not only an effort to get footage, but to be available publically for questions. In talking to the librarians, I have heard that interest has been expressed, which is very exciting.