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City and town life -- Fiction

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Highwaytown, 2024

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Identifier: cw_2024spring_petchenik_rebecca.pdf
Overview "The lives of the queer community blend the mythic with the postmodern against the backdrop of a small, southern Appalachian town ravaged by the exploitation of the wealthy Vandermoor family. The leaders of local queer biker gangs and radical queer separatists face off against longtime enemies, a local chapter of the KKK in a politically-charged campaign of violence and retribution, and through it all, Bailey Hardin, a twenty-seven year old bartender, dreams of running away and finding a...
Dates: 2024

The Home Front, 2024

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Identifier: vm_2024spring_loughman_molly.pdf
Overview "The Home Front is an emotionally thought-provoking 25-minute short film that delves into the intricacies of small-town life and the hidden darkness that lies beneath its picturesque facade. Journalist Natalie Cruz is summoned back to her quaint New England hometown, tasked with unraveling the enigmatic layers of a serene lakeside community, Natalie must navigate the complexities of trust and betrayal as she seeks to unearth long-buried secrets. The film explores themes of grief, resilience,...
Dates: 2024