Gulag: Revisited [7:29]

Gulag: Revisited was the final project for my Documentary Film class taken under professor John Michalczyk. The interview was conducted in-class as a demonstration of documentary interviewing techniques and was recorded by Joseph Widner, Michalczyk's longstanding cinematographer, using a Canon DVX-100. I then edited the footage in Final Cut Pro to create a 'story' and intertwine historical footage.

The end result was well-received by Mr. Utley, who subsequently decided to help fund a full-length documentary on his father's life and struggle. It is currently under development by John Michalczyk, where they are shooting on location in Russia.

Completed: Spring 2006
Subject: Jon Basil Utley
Producter: Brian Retchless
Executive Producters: John J. Michalczyk
Sy Rotter
Cinematography: Joseph Widner
Color, MiniDV
Audio: Crank City Music
Stereo
Production Assistants: Colin Doyle
Stephanie Rutkowski
Acknowledgements: Boston College
Fine Arts Department
Film Studies Program
Funding: Jaques Salmanowitz Program for Moral Courage in Film
Awards: Nominated: Best Editing
- Baldwin Awards 2007
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