Have you ever wondered about something that happened a long time ago, when you were a child?  I did.  This documentary is an investigation...

          "Waterbury Manor: a documentary"

When I was young (in the 1960's), the world was different than today.  A person's religion, national origin, gender, and race were scrutinized and used to determine his or her worthiness.

That way of thinking never made sense to me, but it happened nearby in my hometown... 

Waterbury Manor was originally a "white neighborhood."  During my childhood, it became a neighborhood in transition.  Black families moved in and lots of white families moved out. 

In some ways, Waterbury Manor was a harsh reflection of the times - when skin color determined who lived in which neighborhood.  In other ways, it was a success story.  Waterbury Manor became a thriving, integrated middle class community, which it remains today.

Why make a documentary?

This is a story that I believe deserves to be told.  It is a part of the American story of the times.

Let's record this story now, while some of the people who lived it are still around to tell it. 

Backers are needed:

This is an independent project - a labor of love and, so far, completely self-funded.

This undertaking is massive.  Your generous donations will be used to fund the following:

• travel to and from location (Portland, Oregon - Peekskill, New York area)
• housing on-location
• rental of cameras, lighting, sound, and other equipment
• payment for royalties for previously recorded materials 
• rental of large capacity storage media
• printing of written materials
• generation of DVD

Needless to say, your financial support will make a BIG difference...

Thank you!

- Eileen  Newman, Director and Producer

Please note:  Kickstarter.com funds will not be released until the $5000 goal is met.  If the goal is not met, your donation will not be charged to you and no funds will go to the documentary.