In this film, Tony Buba, a filmmaker from Braddock, Pennsylvania, chronicles the decline of his hometown and the surrounding steel mill towns along the Monongahela River, while pursuing his passion for making bigger-budget films. The documentary captures the community's anxiety and activism as the steel industry collapses in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a touch of humor.
Lightning Over Braddock: A Rustbowl Fantasy
The film chronicles a documentary maker's introspective journey as he grapples with the decline of his hometown, drawing parallels with the experiences of steel mill towns along the Monongahela River, and simultaneously seeks to pivot to bigger projects.
