Terry's Little Village

Terry's Little Village

What if it all gets swallowed up by change?

2024 · 7 min · Documentary, History

Terry Wilson is a 70-year-old lifelong resident of Meadowvale Village, Ontario's first heritage district. As development looms and begins to destroy Terry's favourite place in the world, he recreates pieces of history in his backyard, crafting an oasis where it feels like nothing has changed. A beautiful tribute to his childhood, his mother, and his town, Terry passionately fights to preserve history in a world that's too anxious for change.

Directed by Jack Kukolic · Written by Emmy Pitschner

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