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Work Sticks

This short film that follows the construction of a stick sculpture by internationally renowned artist Patrick Dougherty and the community members of an East Tennessee town. The film explores ephemerality, nature, and play, intertwining real and imagined stories from the sculptor, volunteers who helped build “That Old Time Religion" in Johnson City, Tennessee, and the children who played among its tree branches.

Directed by Shara K. Lange

Poster design by Carrie Dyer
 

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Festival Screenings:

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  • Lange, Shara K. (2024, November) Sticks, Work & Time: Reflections on Patrick Dougherty’s Place-based Sculpture, “That Old-Time Religion.” Article and film publication (Work Sticks) in Appalachian Places. Johnson City, TN. https://www.appalachianplaces.org/post/sticks-work-time

  • Lange, Shara K. (2022, September) Work Sticks. Tennessee Film Nights. Johnson City, TN

  • Lange, Shara K. (2021, July) Work Sticks. University Film & Video Association Conference

  • Lange, Shara K. (2021, April) Work Sticks. Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Johnson City, TN

  • Award for Best Short Documentary: Work Sticks. Central States Indie FanFilmFest. July 2020

  • Lange, Shara K. (2020, June). Work Sticks. Beyond Earth Film Festival. Chennai, India

  • Lange, Shara K. (2019, June). Work Sticks. Northeast Mountain Film Festival. Dillard, GA

  • Lange, Shara K. (2020, February). Work Sticks. Common Good International Film Festival. LaVerne, CA

  • Best Documentary Short: Work Sticks. Best Global Shorts. February 2020.

  • Lange, Shara K. (2020, January). Work Sticks. Southern States Indie FanFilmFest. Bilox, MS

  • Lange, Shara K. (2019, November) Langston Lost & Found. Langston Centre Opening. Johnson City, TN

  • Lange, Shara K. (2019, November). Work Sticks. Georgia Documentary Film Festival. Nominated for Best Cinematography. Atlanta, GA

  • Lange, Shara K. (2019, November) Work Sticks. Rome Independent Prisma Awards.

  • Lange, Shara K. (2019, October). Work Sticks. PUSH! Film Festival. Bristol, TN

  • Lange, Shara K. (2019, April). Work Sticks. Chattanooga Film Festival. Chattanooga, TN.

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