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Mystic Voices: The Story of the Pequot War (2004)
" . . . an engrossing story . . ."
I want to introduce you to Guy Perrotta and Charles Clemmons, the filmmakers who wrote and produced MYSTIC VOICES, which was screened at the CT Filmmaker Festival in 2004.
The story of the origin of the Pequot Wars is not well known. MYSTIC VOICES, through beautiful cinematography and reenactments, makes the history come alive. It presents an engrossing story of the confrontation between the culture of the European settlers and that of the native Americans in this area. The historic figures are human and the depth of research is apparent.
The live-audience response to MYSTIC VOICES is impressive. At the Film Fest New Haven screening last February, a packed audience (including standees) remained completely focused for this film. The Q&A was very lively and could easily have continued way beyond the allotted time. The audience was universally enthusiastic, commenting on the depth of previously unknown history and the absence of simplistic portraits of good and bad.
The audience seemed in agreement that this film should be viewed widely and public television was mentioned as the perfect vehicle, with a probably eager audience. Many also thought that the film should be in teaching curricula. The length and the wealth of material led to suggestions for a two-part presentation, perhaps combined with suggested reading and other films.