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202115 minPGdoc-short

1.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Memory Builds The Monument

202115 minPGdoc-short

1.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Fifteen minutes of firsthand accounts reveal the music and social challenges of Houston’s historic 5th Ward, centered around Club Matinee.

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Isaac 'Chill' Yowman

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Fifteen minutes of firsthand accounts reveal the music and social challenges of Houston’s historic 5th Ward, centered around Club Matinee.

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Isaac 'Chill' Yowmandirector

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Houston's 5th Ward serves as the backdrop for Memory Builds the Monument. The 15-minute documentary features aging community members who recount their experiences at Club Matinee, a significant music venue in the South. They discuss the music scene and the social challenges faced in their neighborhood. Directed by Isaac 'Chill' Yowman, the film captures firsthand accounts of a vibrant yet complex community.

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