Bill Wisneski, a filmmaker, is set to return to his ancestral roots in South Carolina for the premiere of his late grandfather's documentary. This film, shot by Lee Parsons in 1976, was recently discovered in a time capsule and will be shown at the Andrews Library on August 18th. The discovery has brought a wave of emotion to Wisneski's family, especially his mother, who heard her father's voice for the first time since his passing in 1984. The film, which explores life in Andrews in 1976, is a personal video for many locals, with familiar scenes and faces. Wisneski, who has a background in filmmaking, is excited to learn about his grandfather's work and has been enhancing the film with color grading to protect its historic quality. This trip also serves as a personal journey for Wisneski, as he reconnects with his family history and the town of Andrews. He plans to visit local cemeteries, sightsee in Andrews and Georgetown, and kayak on the Black River, his grandfather's favorite river. Wisneski's trip is a treasure search for his lineage and a fun trip, and he intends to share his journey with his mother through photography, video, and FaceTime. He is also packing his grandfather's 1967 Canon camera, which he hasn't used in 30 years, and plans to take photographs with it in his grandfather's town.
