Hear it again: What's the story of Richland, Washington? It depends on who you ask.
How does a community define itself? And what happens when a community's foundational story intersects with a violent piece of American history?
Those are questions director Irene Lusztig takes on in "Richland," a new documentary about the community surrounding the Hanford nuclear site in central Washington, where the plutonium used in the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan was produced.
Back in October, Soundside caught up with Lusztig to talk about the legacy of the atomic age, and how the Hanford nuclear site continues to shape the identity of Richlanders across generations.
"Richland" is screening in-person through Nov. 9 at the Fairchild Cinema in Richland. You can find out more information about upcoming screenings and get a link to tickets at Richlandfilm.com
Listen to the full interview with director Irene Lusztig by clicking "play" on the audio icon above.
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