LAMENT OF THE SUGAR BUSH MAN

LAMENT OF THE SUGAR BUSH MAN

environment

death

farmers

"Sulfur dioxide and acid rain have had a severely detrimental effect on the forest ecosystem and are the chief causes of the decline of the sugar maple stands. In this videotape, a maple sugar farmer sings a lament about the loss of his family farm. For him, the sugar bush respresented not only a livelihood, but a way of life. He blames industry, government, and himself for its destruction and realizes that the death of his maples is the beginning of the death of much more" (-Video liner notes)

ABRAMS, Rhonda

1987

Produced by: Rhonda Abrams; Music & Lyrics: John McKeown, Rhonda Abrams; Singer: John McKeown; Fiddler: Kirk Elliott; Camera: Rhonda Abrams; Sound Recordist: Rodney Werden; Production Assistant: Michael Balser; Post Production: Rodney Werden

3/4"

English

Artist Video (V)

V-7

12 min.