Current Production: County Judge
"Out of a history so much ruled by the motto Think Big, we have come to a place and a need that requires us to think small."
- Wendell Berry
Robert Salyer is in the production phase of a new documentary film, tentatively titled County Judge. This film will focus on the 2006 election for County Judge-Executive in Letcher County, Kentucky. While rural communities face far-reaching national and international issues, these often play out in the context of local politics that are deeply influenced by family ties, local issues, and sometimes rather colorful campaigns.
The film will follow the campaign and election through close and direct contact with the candidates, magistrates, local power brokers, and county residents.
Salyer began shooting preliminary interviews and scenes in November 2005 and began full production in January 2006. Release is set for Summer 2007.
For more information, email rsalyer@appalshop.org.
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The film will follow the campaign and election through close and direct contact with the candidates, magistrates, local power brokers, and county residents.
Salyer began shooting preliminary interviews and scenes in November 2005 and began full production in January 2006. Release is set for Summer 2007.
For more information, email rsalyer@appalshop.org.
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Production Images
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Letcher County Judge Carrol Smith and Magistrate Jim Ward
Fiscal Court meeting
Letcher county Fiscal Court meeting
Magistrate Wayne Fleming
Fiscal Court meeting
Fiscal Court meeting
Fiscal Court meeting
Magistrate Wayne Fleming
Magistrate Wayne Fleming
Magistrate Wayne Fleming