Here’s
What We’re Workin’ On Now
Documentary Projects
1. Assisted
Living America – A documentary look
at the rise of Assisted Living in America. As life expectancy
has increased, and as the baby-boom generation is entering
retirement, the proper and dignified care of the elderly is
a primary concern for many Americans. Twenty years ago, the
choices were slim: families did the best they could to care
for their loved ones at home, or they sent them to a nursing
home, which is really invalid care. Today, the elderly population
si full of vibrant, generally healthy individuals who still
have a lot of living to do but need a bit more care than a
working family can provide. Assisted Living has filled that
void and is largely accepted as the best way to transition
into the “golden years”. In this film we profile
the innovative individuals who began to develop the Assisted
Living concept in the 1980’s and look at where this
rapidly growing industry is today. As we look at the social
and economic impact of assisted living in America, we will
also reveal some of the incredible stories of living residents
in assisted living today who have accomplished great things
late in life.
2. South
Texas Soul – Augie Meyers and the
history and influence of South Texas on popular music of today.
Documentary filmmaker Tracy Ready examines the influence of
German and Irish immigrants in South Texas on popular music
styles including Country, Tejano, Blues and Rock and Roll,
from a unique perspective.
3. Dallas
Electric: The Texas Blues Story –
Details the history of the electric blues, and specifically
the impact of Dallas and North Texas on the development of
this truly American art form. Told through personal interview
segments, archival photographs, and live performance footage,
this is the story of the Texas Blues, from its roots until
today, and a look beyond. The impact of Dallas and North Texas
musicians on blues is every bit as significant as the story
of Chicago blues, and yet this history is largely untold.
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