'The Power of Place' - A New Film About Northern Pass

For two years, I have been photographing and producing short videos about the Northern Pass project, specifically how this new electricity transmission line route will negatively impact the New Hampshire way of life in the North Country (you can see some of those videos here: http://vimeo.com/album/2088928).

But living on the Seacoast, it's become apparent to me that this issue affects all of us in New Hampshire, and to bring awareness to the impacts of Northern Pass, I am soon beginning production of a new documentary, "The Power of Place," which I intend to compel decision makers to conserve iconic NH landscapes at risk due to an electricity transmission project.

You should care about this project if you enjoy all that New Hampshire has to offer, whether it's a fishing or snowmobiling trip in the North Country, a hike along the Appalachian Trail in the White Mountains, or a simple walk or kayak paddle in places like Concord or Pawtuckaway State Park. In "The Power of Place," I'll be revealing the inherent beauty of these and other New Hampshire landscapes at risk du to Northern Pass through classic cinematography and interviews with people intimateily connected to the land. To fund this project, I have launched a Kickstarter campaign, which explains the film in more detail: kickstarter.com/projects/jerrymonkman/the-power-of-place.

More than 200 people have already pledged close to $23,000, but I still need to raise more money by the end of my campaign on May 16. If you believe that the wild and undisturbed character of the New Hampshire has the power to fuel inspiration, imagination, and an interconnectedness with nature that just can't be felt while looking out an indutrialized landscape, please consider pledging to The Power of Place and help make this documentary possible.

Thank you! -Jerry Monkman ecophotography.com/