Shenandoah
“The American Dream on Trial”
Synopsis
An epic feature documentary about a coal mining town with a fiery immigrant heritage, once pivotal in fueling America’s industrial revolution and today in decline and struggling to survive and retain its identity, soul and values – all of which were dramatically challenged when four of the town’s white, star football players were charged in the beating death of an undocumented Mexican immigrant named Luis Ramirez. Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Turnley’s most personal work, SHENANDOAH creates a deeply felt portrait of a working class community, and the American Dream on trial.
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Principal cast & crew: 16
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Edited by Christina BurchardShot by David TurnleyScored by David Majzlin
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16 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Brian Scully
as Self - Hate Crime Suspect
Julie Mickalowski
as Self - Brian's Mother
Ron Mickalowski
as Self - Brian's Father
Danny Merva
as Self - Football Player
Jenny Merva
as Self - Danny's Mom
Luis Ramirez
as Self - Murder Victim
Crystal Dillman
as Self - Luis Ramirez's Fiance
Eileen Burke
as Self - Eyewitness
Victor Garcia Cruz
as Self - Luis' Best Friend
Arielle Garcia
as Self - Luis' Friend
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