
Along the rugged coasts and bustling streets of Western WA, stories unfold; woven from memory, family, and the enduring spirit of place. This collection of short films invites you into intimate moments and urgent truths, from quiet celebrations and whispered histories to the fight for survival in changing times. Together, these films form a heartfelt portrait of a region defined by resilience, connection, and the voices of its people.
Across US tourist towns, a growing number of workers rely on employer-provided housing, often their only option in areas where wages lag far behind soaring rents. This story sheds light on the emotional and financial toll of living where you work, under conditions shaped by economic inequality and a fraying social safety net. Through intimate testimony and quiet observation, urgent questions are raised about dignity, autonomy, and the future of labor rights in communities built on service, and strained by survival.
- Year2024
- Runtime11 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorAlex Fleming-McNeil, Michael Beuttler
Along the rugged coasts and bustling streets of Western WA, stories unfold; woven from memory, family, and the enduring spirit of place. This collection of short films invites you into intimate moments and urgent truths, from quiet celebrations and whispered histories to the fight for survival in changing times. Together, these films form a heartfelt portrait of a region defined by resilience, connection, and the voices of its people.
Across US tourist towns, a growing number of workers rely on employer-provided housing, often their only option in areas where wages lag far behind soaring rents. This story sheds light on the emotional and financial toll of living where you work, under conditions shaped by economic inequality and a fraying social safety net. Through intimate testimony and quiet observation, urgent questions are raised about dignity, autonomy, and the future of labor rights in communities built on service, and strained by survival.
- Year2024
- Runtime11 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorAlex Fleming-McNeil, Michael Beuttler