Being Brigette
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Being Brigette

Produced by Nicole Abrams

Coaches: Linda Epstein, Mike Roy, Manuela Marín Salcedo

A photographer reflects on her relationship with a caring, charismatic woman who lives a modest life in her home in the Onondaga Nation.

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    The lack of a room designated for creativity leads to the dinner table being the main table used for sewing.

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    Brigitte exits the story after purchasing cloth material to make a bag to place her head gear in.

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    Brigitte Lee returns to Joanne Fabrics for a second time after finding an extra $20 bill in her pocket.

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    Brigitte reclaims a long lost photograph of her grandmother, Mary, and grandfather, Alex, which she holds dear to her heart. Surprisingly, this image almost ended up in the garbage.

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    Brigitte models her recent project of head gear for children ice skating.

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    The only heat source in the house.

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    The 10-year-old log cabin experiences another fall season.

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    Sewing is not a neat trade. Clutter adds to the success of a project.

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    The Guard is a head guard meant to protect the backs of children’s heads from full impact to the ice.

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    Time, future; time, clock; time, imminent.

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    Brigitte looks on during a fitting.

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    Her first premier for her handmade crafts.