Converstaion with filmmaker Clare McKay, on her personal story being adopted from Haiti with her 5 other siblings by a white family of farmers. Growing up adopted in a ranching lifestyle and how rodeo plays a part. A story of faith, passion, drive and following your dreams no matter where you’re from or plan to go.
https://www.instagram.com/livinganamericandreamdoc/
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Get to know the filmmaker:
What motivated you to make this film?
This film was actually never meant to be but I’m a storyteller at heart. I started with the simple idea of creating short sizzle reels for my brothers who were avid bronc riders at the time and slowly but surely the story was born out of traveling around with them and capturing footage. I began to think how I could add more “meat” to what I was collecting and Living an American Dream was born.
From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
Living an American Dream took 6 years to create.
How would you describe your film in two words!?
First child
What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
The biggest obstacle was finding an editor or production company that understood my voice and vision without attempting to change the narrative. While I ultimately maintained creative control, the lack of collaboration made the process an “uphill battle” that I would not want to repeat.
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