Four characters share their views on history, memory, and technology, including a naturalist who runs a 1,000-acre preserve in North Carolina.
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Four characters share their views on history, memory, and technology, including a naturalist who runs a 1,000-acre preserve in North Carolina.
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Synopsis
Eustace Conway runs the Turtle Island Preserve in North Carolina, advocating for a back-to-nature lifestyle. Preston Estep, a Harvard scientist, discusses modern recording technologies and their effects on memory. Waite Rawls, President of the Museum of the Confederacy, seeks the true sound of the rebel yell used by Confederate soldiers. Poet Caleb Whitaker journeys into the Amazon rainforest, following the paths of William S. Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg. The film premiered at the Maryland Film Festival in 2012 and won multiple awards, including Best Documentary at the Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival in 2013.
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Why Watch
- Meet Eustace Conway at Turtle Island Preserve.
- Find out about the true sound of the rebel yell.
- See Preston Estep discuss memory and technology.
- Follow Caleb Whitaker's quest in the Amazon rainforest.
Did You Know
- Eustace Conway runs a 1,000-acre Turtle Island Preserve in North Carolina.
- The film won the Excellence in Filmmaking Award at the Indie Memphis Film Festival in 2012.
- Reconvergence screened at 13 film festivals from 2012 to 2013.
- Preston Estep is a Harvard scientist discussing modern recording technologies.
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Who directed the documentary Reconvergence?
Reconvergence was directed by Edward Tyndall.
What awards did Reconvergence win?
Reconvergence won the Excellence in Filmmaking Award at the Indie Memphis Film Festival in 2012 and the Goujon Caille Award for Best Documentary at the Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival in 2013.
Where is the Turtle Island Preserve located?
The Turtle Island Preserve is located near Boone, North Carolina.
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