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In the Moment

Four South Dakota filmmakers launch new projects

On today's show...

Brian Bieber's short film "The Events of That Night, As Best I Can Remember" explores the unexplainable. The director shares the real-life inspiration that took place at Marion and 26th St. in Sioux Falls (1:00 to 8:56).

Dalton Coffey's "Fall is a Good Time to Die" was filmed on the prairies and pastures of Gregory County. He discusses the revenge story and the hunting allegory running through it (8:56 to 18:44).

Andrew Kightlinger's biggest film yet premieres this weekend. "Lost on a Mountain in Maine" unfolds the true story of a 12-year-old boy and how his story of survival inspired a nation (18:44 to 40:28).

Kightlinger talks about building a mountain in a wedding venue and why he felt particularly drawn to the mother's story in the movie.

Plus, the Whitestone Hill Massacre in North Dakota was one of the most violent attacks on mostly noncombatant Indigenous people by U.S. government soldiers.

Zeke Hanson shares what he learned while crafting his new documentary "Blood from Whitestone" (40:28 to 48:28).

In the Moment
Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.