This piece conjured up so many images for me that I had to listen to it twice. The narrator does an excellent job of painting a picture of this community, especially the 93-year old woman. I could actually see her sitting by her window sewing while listening to French jigs.
The producer did an excellent job of breaking terms down, like Franco-American, which I think makes this listener friendly no matter how much you know already know about other cultures. Yet, with her simple explanations, I never felt talked down too.
I also think there is a story within this story that could be explored further on its own. I was intrigued about the church that was turned into a Heritage Center and that the process was recorded and filmed by the youth of the town. I would love to hear more about this effort taken on by 8th graders in Lewiston.
Listeners get a sampling of many different people in the town, and I appreciate that. The producer did a great job brining in the many aspects of the history of these people and their community – without being topic-jumpy or leaving something out. I feel like I got a glimpse into another way of life, which is one of the experiences I look for when listening to Public Radio.
Review of Where is the French in Lewiston
Kari Chapin
Posted on January 24, 2005 at 03:35 AM
This piece conjured up so many images for me that I had to listen to it twice. The narrator does an excellent job of painting a picture of this community, especially the 93-year old woman. I could actually see her sitting by her window sewing while listening to French jigs.
The producer did an excellent job of breaking terms down, like Franco-American, which I think makes this listener friendly no matter how much you know already know about other cultures. Yet, with her simple explanations, I never felt talked down too.
I also think there is a story within this story that could be explored further on its own. I was intrigued about the church that was turned into a Heritage Center and that the process was recorded and filmed by the youth of the town. I would love to hear more about this effort taken on by 8th graders in Lewiston.
Listeners get a sampling of many different people in the town, and I appreciate that. The producer did a great job brining in the many aspects of the history of these people and their community – without being topic-jumpy or leaving something out. I feel like I got a glimpse into another way of life, which is one of the experiences I look for when listening to Public Radio.