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Siblings Reunite After 35 Years to Restore Childhood Home
3 Nov
Summary
- 10 siblings with diverse political and spiritual beliefs reunite in Newville, NY
- Attempt to repair their 250-year-old childhood home, but tensions arise
- Filmmakers follow the family's journey, exploring the universal story of preserving family legacy
In the upcoming documentary "Newville," filmmakers Pisie Hochheim and Tony Oswald follow 10 siblings who "cover the entire American political spectrum." The siblings, with diverse spiritual beliefs and lifestyles, are returning to their childhood home in Newville, NY, for the first time in 35 years.
As the siblings try to repair the 250-year-old house, tensions arise. Hochheim, who is part of the family, says, "Many people in the U.S. feel completely at odds with their families politically, and it's understandable to choose to shut out or cut off and move on. But for Tony and me, living with difference and trying to find common ground is a belief we desperately try to hang onto."
The filmmakers have been capturing the family's journey for almost seven years, getting to know the siblings and exploring what the childhood home means to each of them. The house has become a "container" to showcase the vibrant siblings and their different worldviews. The project has already resonated with audiences, with people sharing their own experiences of losing or preserving a childhood home.
