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On location filming.
Nature approves of the documentary!
Scouting for best overviews.
Interviewing locals.
Something exciting is happening at Cardinal Valley!
Filmmaker Meredith Ludwig is creating a documentary about the restoration of Webb City’s reclaimed mining lands. Over the past couple of years, she and her Director of Photography and Editor, Aaron Phillips, have walked Cardinal Valley trails with us, filming wildlife, capturing local interviews, and sharing the personal stories of Webb City residents and others.
The film highlights how almost 1,000 acres of once-mined land are healing—turning waste back into healthy soil that supports native plants, pollinators, and wildlife while saving municipal resources. It’s a model for communities everywhere and shows how thoughtful restoration can benefit both nature and people.
We’re excited to announce that the documentary is nearing completion and will premiere in Webb City this June.
Movie Premiere – Cardinal Valley: A Restoration Story
📍 Route 66 Movie Theater, 24 S. Main Street, Webb City, MO
🎟️ Tickets: $10 (available at the door or online—link coming soon)
A reception will follow at Somewhere in Time Bookshop, just across the street from the theater. For additional details and to RSVP, visit the Facebook Event page.
We’re proud that this local story has the potential to reach audiences far beyond our city, inspiring other communities to explore similar restoration efforts.
How You Can Help
Fundraising is ongoing to support post-production, promotion, and the premiere. Every contribution makes a difference, and even $25 helps move the project forward. You can also help by sharing the story with friends or following updates on the film.
Learn more and follow updates: www.cardinalvalleyfilm.com
Watch the trailer: Vimeo
Support the film: Donate
Resources: Webb City Sentinel
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