Consider the Leaf, Study the Heron

Film Synopsis

This portrait of Northern Michigan artist and musician Dana Falconberry follows her from inspiration to finished piece as she combines paint and traditional chain-stitching to create a multi-layered scene.

Showings

Sat, Oct 17 Saturday, Oct 17

With Intention

Bluff Street Station

Sun, Oct 18 Sunday, Oct 18

With Intention

Blackrocks Brewery

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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