Letter From Cloudcroft – Documentary – The intersection of personal and national history is revealed as a daughter discovers the 1946 letters of her Jewish Army engineer father. Follow daughter / filmmaker Melinda Hess trekking though an unknown part of her family history as it intersects with the a surprising American Space narrative.
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Tracking incidents and leads from the letters, this story uncovers an intricate political and personal story interweaving the complexities of history, collective memory and personal narratives.
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Challenged by the unexpected writings of her Jewish father, daughter Melinda confronts familial beliefs and values while questioning moral and ethical choices made by individuals and their governments.