Friends of Duke Lake
a short documentary film by Lindsey Aranson
FRIENDS OF DUKE LAKE
a short documentary by Lindsey Aranson
SYNOPSIS
A tight-knit community in rural southwestern Pennsylvania is forever changed when Duke Lake, a beloved spot cherished by generations of families, is drained due to mining damage. "Friends of Duke Lake" follows determined Greene County native Shelly Richardson, along with her sister Brandy Tuttle and local artist Colleen Nelson, as they lead a decades-long effort to preserve the lake’s memory and restore Ryerson Park despite bureaucratic delays and irreversible damage. After twenty years of waiting and disappointment, can the community find hope in a new vision for the park?
TEAM
Meet the Filmmakers: Director's Statement • Production Team • Behind the Scenes
PRESS
Poster • Electronic Press Kit • Press and Awards
SCREENINGS
Upcoming Events • Request a Screening
GET INVOLVED
Resources • Contact
RYERSON WEB ARCHIVE
Explore the history of Duke Lake and Ryerson Station State Park through the decades.