While driving on a rural road, your eye may fall upon a church almost in ruins, or the skeleton of a barn that’s seen better days. If the site of a dilapidated building intrigues you, you may want to see a documentary film airing on Mountain Lake PBS in February. Fine Art Photographer Jim Westphalen currently lives in Shelburne, Vermont. In 2017 he released a book of photographs featuring buildings in disrepair. A few years later, he decided to produce a film on the subject.
Filmmaker Jim Westphalen speaks with Spotlight producer Paul Larson about his film, Vanish: Disappearing Icons of a Rural America.
Westphalen’s film explores old structures and highlights the people working to preserve their stories.
VANISH: Disappearing Icons of Rural America on Mountain Lake PBS
Monday, February 2 at 9 pm
Tuesday, February 3 at 3 am
Sunday, February 8 at noon
To learn more about Jim Westphalen, his book, film and photography, visit his website: jimwestphalenfineart.com.
Spotlight is made possible, in part, by the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation, dedicated to improving the quality of life for year-round residents of the Adirondack Park. Spotlight is also supported by Hill and Hollow Music.