North Putnam
New Day Films
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1h 31m
Directed by Joel Fendelman • Documentary • 2024 • 90 minutes
Crafted with empathy, a hyper-real reporting lens and skillfully lush cinematography, North Putnam depicts a year in the life of a rural Indiana school district and the community it serves. Multiple storylines intersect, culminating in a narrative about the interdependence between public education and community development.
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