In the forgotten mill town of Baltic, Connecticut, a craftsman revives the past piece by piece, showing that history is not gone, it just needs someone to care about it. The town of Baltic, Connecticut is a historic New England Mill town, once home to the largest textile mill in the western hemisphere. The current decay of the once bustling Baltic Mill is a physical symbol of what happens when we neglect the industries that built our communities and families. Located in the shadows of the decaying mill, Tad Fallon’s antique restoration and preservation work becomes a counterexample. Together, they speak to a broader cultural message that we need to take better care of the objects and places that shaped us. This film follows themes of industry and decay, and how people shape the places they inhabit. Using a mix of observational footage and archival material, the film highlights the contrast between the present day and the generations who came before us. Tad Fallon’s careful restoratio...