A Refuge of Scouting is a documentary film about the reshaping of a traditional American identity through the lens of an all-refugee scouting troop. Based in Aurora, Colorado, this unique troop is a rarity of scouting and provides a safe space for some of the most vulnerable populations - refugees.

Director Biography - Pat Clark, Ross Taylor

Ross Taylor is a documentary filmmaker and photographer. His first two feature-length documentaries, The Hardest Day and Mango House, have been accepted by more than 40 film festivals and are available for streaming on the PBS platform. His photography work has also been recognized as the Photographer of the Year (National Press Photographers Association), New England Photographer of the Year, Northern Photographer of the Year, Virginia Photographer of the Year and North Carolina Photographer of the Year (twice). He’s also a tenured professor at the University of Colorado Boulder and his website is www.rosstaylor.com.

Pat Clark is an award-winning filmmaker and visual artist. He received a BFA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Film and New Media, an MA in Television, Film and New Media from San Diego State University and an MFA with an emphasis in multimedia from San Diego State University. While his narrative and documentary work explores a wide range of subjects, his films often present focused views of larger events. His video installation work focuses on human memory and the manner in which we collect, recall and assign value to our memories. His video work has screened at festivals internationally. More information can found at his website, patclarkmedia.com.

Director Statement