Early in the summer I began working with Sarah Smith, an amazing young film maker and alum of the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts Teen Academy on a project inspired by The Virgin Cure. It was an honour to work with her and I have to say, when I viewed the final edit of the two-minute short yesterday, I was blown away. Such talent and heart – and she’s only seventeen!

Using a script made from snippets of the Prologue, she guided  homeschooler-dancer-Creekling-and now voice talent, Aliah Schwartz in recording the narration for the project.

Historical images from 19th century NYC tenements taken by Jacob Riis were paired with the script and then set to the music of Kevin MacLeod.

All I can say is – “Move over Ken Burns…”

Sarah is member of Because I am a Girl’s Speaker’s Bureau, and her passion for making the world a better place for all girls shone through in her work on the video. I’m pleased to say that we’ll be teaming up again for the Wolfville launch of The Virgin Cure in November, so stay tuned for more details on that front.

Three cheers for Sarah and Aliah  – you’re amazing young women who I know will take the world by storm!

(and a special thanks to my dear husband, Ian, who provided the title graphics for the project.)

And now, I’m thrilled to present – the work of Sarah Smith. (Feel free to pass it around and spread the word.)