Immersive Summer Gatherings: FILM, TALK, FOOD: Strange & Familiar at Rochester High School!

In a rapidly urbanizing world, what does the future hold for traditional rural communities? On Fogo Island, a remote enclave off the coast of Newfoundland, the collapse of the cod fishing industry threatens the island’s way of life. In response, local entrepreneur Zita Cobb partners with renowned architect Todd Saunders to create a bold vision for the future. Together, they embark on a groundbreaking project to build a one-of-a-kind inn for contemporary artists on the island’s rugged, windswept coastline. This visually stunning documentary captures the beauty and challenges of Fogo Island as locals, artisans, Saunders, and Cobb collaborate to design and build a striking architectural masterpiece. Their efforts become a symbol of resilience, blending new ideas with traditional ways to spark social and economic change in a community facing uncertainty.

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Language: English

Director: Marcia Connolly, Katherine Knight