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- Anna Goldman
- Username: annaliseg
- Location: Providence, RI
- Joined PRX: Mar 23, 2004
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- "A Family Yarn"
- Summary: In the wake of NAFTA, a family of woolen mill workers in Maine salvages their livelihoods by returning the industry of yarn-making to the home.
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Review of A Family Yarn
Anna Goldman
Posted on July 01, 2004 at 08:51 AM
This piece seamlessly combines a political statement and a family portrait. The characters, especially the matriarch, are well-developed and engaging. Their struggle against a globalized market is not painted in maudlin tones, nor is it made to seem overly optimistic – Marya lets both their worries and their strength of spirit come through clearly. The sound is textured and small touches, like the smoking of a cigarette or a cup of coffee being poured, give vivid account of a day spent with the Marchellattas.