Letter From Cloudcroft – Documentary – The intersection of personal and national history is revealed as a daughter discovers the 1946 letters of her Jewish Army engineer father. Follow daughter / filmmaker Melinda Hess trekking though an unknown part of her family history as it intersects with the a surprising American Space narrative.
Tracking incidents and leads from the letters, this story uncovers an intricate political and personal story interweaving the complexities of history, collective memory and personal narratives.
Challenged by the unexpected writings of her Jewish father, daughter Melinda confronts familial beliefs and values while questioning moral and ethical choices made by individuals and their governments.
