Documentary Samples Documentary Samples How Does Your Garden Grow? Perry Nichols, an 84 year old retired engineer, now spends most of his time cultivating his garden. He gives away two-thirds of his crop to neighbors and family. To his family, he is a frugal, reclusive, conservative old man, whereas to his neighbors, he stands out as a Vermonter - active, independent, and willing to help. To himself, he is a man for whom work is a vital necessity. He is a busy man in what he sees as the best of worlds possible. "How does your Garden Grow?" is a 12 minute reduction of the original 52 minute film portrait, "Perry in his Garden", concentrating on how Perry's work ethic is perceived by those around him. Screenings and Festivals How Does Your Garden Grow? 2003 The Guernsey Lily Film and Video Festival Highly Commended, England 1998 Buffalo Movie Video Makers, Buffalo, N.Y. 1993 Visible Women (Squeaky Wheel),Buffalo, N.Y. 1991 Regional Rewind, Rochester, N.Y. Perry in His Garden 2001 Visual Studies Workshop, "No-TV" Series, Rochester, N.Y. 1988 Crandall Library, Glens Falls, N.Y. 1988 Visual Studies Workshop, Rochester, N.Y. 1988 Little Theatre, Documentary Festival, Rochester, N.Y. 1986 Marche International du Film, Cannes, France 1986 Festival des Femmes, Paris, France 1986 Cinema du Reel, Paris, France Copyright 2011    Wendy Smith     Cinemagic Productions (585) 546-3063 wendy@cinemagicprod.com