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essay | growing through environmental grief as a filmmaker
the filmmaker behind appalachian understory reflects on how the power of music and community can help overcome eco-grief. keep reading
katherine gunning
university of oregon
contributorkatherine gunning is a portland-based photographer and filmmaker with a background in documentary storytelling and a deep commitment to care-driven creative work. originally from the american south, her work explores themes of belonging, identity, and place, often highlighting stories from the margins and the strength found in community.
her photography has supported a range of artists, authors, and mission-driven organizations, and she holds a master's of multimedia journalism from the university of oregon.
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