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Voices of the Valley

Voices of the Valley is a short documentary film featuring 6 longtime community members and leaders in Green Valley and Graton, CA (West Sonoma County). Their personal stories are woven together across themes of growing up, growing old, times changing, immigration, gentrification, and our place in the family of all beings.

Made possible with funding support from ReVillage and Creative Sonoma Public Arts Commission

Voices of The Valley Full Length Film
Now Available to Watch

The Voices

Meet The Stars

Over the course of several months I sought out core members of the Graton and larger Green Valley watershed community, finding leaders who are honored, inspirational, and deeply part of the history of this place. Each has their own unique personality and story to tell. 

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Christy Lubin

Founder of The Graton Day Labor Center

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Lesa Tanner

Local Historian

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Judy Tanner

"Oldest Woman in Graton"

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Orrin Thiessen

Local Developer

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Mario Ramos

Owner of Mexico Lindo Restaurant

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Barton Stone

Carpenter & Zen Teacher

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