Common Ground by Scott Strazzante is the culmination of a at least a half century of work. Strazante had been visiting Jean and Harlow Cagwin's farm for many years before the decision was made for them to sell their land to a developer. As Strazante watched the deconstruction of one type of family he began to see similarities in the others that began to grow on the same land that once held a traditional America Farm. This is a bittersweet event where the death of one thing has lead to the birth of many others.
Visually this piece could not be more compelling. The duality that Scott Strazzante found within the farm and the suburban home is astounding. The visual comparison is what drives the piece. There are so many unexpected comparisons that this running theme does not get over used to the point where it is no longer an effective visual tool.
As far as the audio goes the interviews are sincere and simple. The Cagwin’s give real accounts of their own perspectives of the unfolding events while the families that have moved in really make you feel for them and their budding lives that happen to be located on the old farm.
Overall the piece is wonderful and if you have the time to spare you should watch it.
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