the american city

the american city

I’ve always been inspired by the Depression Era photography of Walker Evans and his portrayal of a changing America. Today many American cities are in a similar stage of transition and I was struck by how different the landscapes must have looked just a few years ago. As the trees and plants grow up from the crumbling foundations it’s as if they’re being swallowed back up by the Earth. Production Company: North of New York Written by: Matthew James Thompson & Adam Cote Produced by: William Crouse Directed by: Matthew James Thompson Director of Photography: Mikey Van Buren Editor: Cory Zapatka Color: Carlos Flores Music: Ryan Whittier Sound Design: Josh Wilson Archival Footage: The Prelinger Archives