Remnants of Frontier Life

"Remnants of Frontier Life" is a documentary that offers a nostalgic glimpse into the daily lives of a rural Carolina family residing in the Great Smoky Mountains. Set against a backdrop of authentic local music, the film captures the essence of their traditional lifestyle, showcasing their daily routines, rudimentary technology, and artisanal skills. The family demonstrates the craftsmanship involved in constructing a ladder-back chair and weaving corn mats and seats, preserving techniques passed down through generations. Though dated, this portrayal holds significant historical value, providing insight into the self-sufficient, frontier existence of mountain communities in the early to mid-20th century. It serves as a cultural record of a vanishing way of life, blending practical demonstrations with the ambient sounds of the region to evoke a sense of heritage and resilience.