Bisbee ’17

Set in the small town of Bisbee, Arizona, this documentary by Robert Greene explores the centennial of a dark chapter in American history known as the Bisbee Deportation of 1917. The film uniquely blends documentary and narrative techniques as the townspeople reenact the events that led to the forced deportation of over 1,200 striking miners. Through this creative approach, the film delves into themes of memory, identity, and the complexities of historical narratives. While it hasn’t garnered major awards, it has been praised for its innovative storytelling. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.