O Pioneer

Space Oddity

In Green Bank, West Virginia, Aeliza's performance of David Bowie's Space Oddity fills her father Tim with pride. Tim reflects on the profound impact of the pandemic, drawing parallels between the isolation of an astronaut and the forced separation of loved ones. The poignant lyrics resonate deeply as Sasha remains at home isolated from her family, further emphasizing the distance between them.

Space Oddity

2m 38s

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    O Pioneer

    E1 - 54m 3s

    O Pioneer reckons with and redefines the American pioneer. The documentary follows three West Virginians—a blacksmith, a seamstress, and a hospital chaplain—as they creatively navigate hardship. Weaving narration with archival pioneer footage, candid moments from each subject, poetic vignettes, and dream-like animation. O Pioneer asks viewers to courageously champion the pioneer within.

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