Fein's film Objects and Memory follows people driven to preserve meaningful objects in the aftermath of 9/11 and other upheavals.
In the aftermath of destruction, human beings struggle to find hope. Loss renders the physical world vacant, and the spiritual world seems incomprehensible. As PBS's nationally broadcast prime time special this September in commemoration of the seventh anniversary of 9/11, Objects and Memory – a film by Jon Fein '72 – explores horizons of hope discovered in things imbued with recollection, and also in the things we create on our complex journeys of grief and recovery.
Objects and Memory asks the questions, "What things mean the most to us? How do otherwise ordinary items come to symbolize experiences, aspirations, and identity?" Guided by Frank Langella's narration and set to the music of Philip Glass, the film reveals items recovered from or offered in response to dramatic and pervasive American experiences, along with stories of people who find them important. In doing so, the film helps viewers better understand their own thoughts, emotions, and behavior; the intangible values they hold dear; and the tangible objects that represent them.
Check local listings for broadcast dates and times, and find out more atwww.objectsandmemory.org
