Shenandoah (2012)
The American Dream on Trial
98 min
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.
- Release date
- October 16, 2012
- Country of origin
- United States
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
- 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
Crew
- Luis Ramirez · Archive footage
- David Turnley · Director
- David Turnley · Producer
- David Majzlin · Composer
- David Turnley · Cinematographer
- Christina Burchard · Editor
- Greg Finton · Editor
- Christopher Seward · Editor