Uncharted States of America

Hoopeston

United States
2008 — 78' / Color

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Synopsis

Hoopeston tells the story of a heartland town that made international headlines when a group of Wiccans moved there to establish the world’s first Witch School. As the Witches battle Christian opposition, Hoopeston’s residents struggle to cope with decline and change: a young entrepreneur buys the only motel in town, the police chief fights a meth epidemic, and the Correllian Chancellor lays plans for a vast Crystal Web.

Director Biography

Thomas Bender is an American multimedia artist. He cofounded the art collective Synydyne in 2006. His works include Hoopeston (2007), This Is My Milwaukee (2008), Pronunciation Book (2010-2013), and Bear Stearns Bravo (2013).

Director

Thomas Bender

Producer

Jake Bakkila

Thomas Bender

Cinematographer

Thomas Bender

Contact

Thomas Bender
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