From One Rose explores the history of Portland and the Portland Rose Festival as experienced through the eyes of a fictional narrator whose family life intertwines with both. The film is an epic story in which the great events of the century — women’s suffrage, Prohibition, two World Wars, the Vanport Flood, the tumults of the ‘60s — are experienced close-up, with the Rose Festival serving as an annual respite in the hard routines of life. From One Rose is a handsome and intelligent film that explores the intricate ways in which history affects communities and individuals at one and the same time. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 7.5/10 | |
Released: | June 7, 2007 | |
Runtime: | 84 min | |
Genres: | Documentary History | |
Crew: | David Waingarten Ira Flowers | |
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