“American Winter” documentary to include MHCC student

A small film crew followed a prospective student on campus March 12 and March 23 for the documentary “American Winter.”

The crew has been following 25 families in the Portland metro area. They are filming the families through the economic downturn during their “highs and lows,” according to Lisanne Hara, the film’s production manager.

The film is in conjunction with the social service, 211info.
Hara said, “Social Security is being cut every day when the need couldn’t be greater.”

She said the purpose of the film is “to shine a light on people on the frontlines.”
Director Harry Gantz, who is co-directing and producing the documentary with his brother Joe Gantz, declined to comment on the film until its release this summer.

Director of Communications Maggie Huffman approved the filming campus and declined an interview.

MHCC students in the background of the footage were asked to sign consent forms.