Over the next month, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work will be represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, July 31-August 20 in New York City and Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here is Debra Anderson, director/producer of Split Estate.. Synopsis: Imagine discovering that you don't own the mineral rights under your land, and that an
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