Gems of Itasca: The Bovey Edition
EMMY® NOMINEE (Upper Midwest) 2017 Once a thriving gem of Minnesota's Iron Range, Bovey was more than a mining town - it was a hub of ambition, grit, and unexpected artistry. Grace in Bovey takes viewers back to the early 1900s, when a bustling main street, underground tunnels, and the elegant Bovey Village Hall stood at the heart of a booming community. At its center is the story behind Grace, the world-famous photograph taken in 1918 by Eric Enstrom in his Bovey studio - an image that would go on to become Minnesota's official state picture. Through rich re-enactments styled in the spirit of 1920s jazz and speakeasy culture, and interviews with neighborhood storytellers and the town's unofficial historians, this short film uncovers the town's vibrant past - from mining roots and booming commerce to the mystery of forgotten tunnels and the enduring power of a single, quiet moment captured in black and white. Grace in Bovey is a story of resilience, legend, and legacy - where history comes alive in the most unexpected corners.
- Released
- 2014
Details
Release year: 2014
Storyline
EMMY® NOMINEE (Upper Midwest) 2017 Once a thriving gem of Minnesota's Iron Range, Bovey was more than a mining town - it was a hub of ambition, grit, and unexpected artistry. Grace in Bovey takes viewers back to the early 1900s, when a bustling main street, underground tunnels, and the elegant Bovey Village Hall stood at the heart of a booming community. At its center is the story behind Grace, the world-famous photograph taken in 1918 by Eric Enstrom in his Bovey studio - an image that would go on to become Minnesota's official state picture. Through rich re-enactments styled in the spirit of 1920s jazz and speakeasy culture, and interviews with neighborhood storytellers and the town's unofficial historians, this short film uncovers the town's vibrant past - from mining roots and booming commerce to the mystery of forgotten tunnels and the enduring power of a single, quiet moment captured in black and white. Grace in Bovey is a story of resilience, legend, and legacy - where history comes alive in the most unexpected corners.
Top credits
- Aliyah Aitken — Street kid #1
- Azariah Aitken — Street kid #3
- Andrew Anderson — Shopkeeper's son
- Matt Anderson — Street kid #2