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A STATEMENT FROM THE DIRECTOR

COLIN LAVAUTE

After working on feature films in my early 20s, I stepped away from the medium to start a family. I knew that I would return to the craft, but when I did, it would be on my own terms. After spending years producing video for hire and hundreds of hours of interviewing people under my belt, I felt more ready than ever to tackle a new creative project. It was a serendipitous occasion of scrolling through Reddit one day when I came across the Pulitzer Prize-winning photo at the center of ((hero)). After researching thae events and people involved, I knew that there was a truly compelling story to be told. I set out to create a portrait of midwestern life viewed through the prism of tragedy and triumph. I feel that my team and I have produced an emotionally charged documentary that is as inspiring as it is harrowing. I hope you enjoy viewing it as much as I enjoyed making it.