research showcase 2025: reel memories of the lakehead
event date:
thursday, february 27, 2025 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm est
event location:
paci auditorium
about the event
the view from up here is a six-part historical documentary series that utilizes “found footage” to take a satirical look that themes and events at the lakehead. the foundation for the series is archival footage from between 1958-1978 used by ckpr television in thunder bay for nightly newscasts. this presentation looks at the process of recovering the footage and an example of the results.