Filmmaker Christian deRezendes joins the Tavern to discuss his 15-year journey creating Slatersville: America’s First Mill Village, exploring Rhode Island’s hidden history, the roots of America’s industrial story, and the moral cost of progress.
Slatersville isn’t just a documentary — it’s a time capsule.
In this episode, filmmaker Christian deRezendes sits down with Caleb Minson, Brad Dean, and Jason Dean to unpack the origins of his 15-year project, the uncomfortable truths behind Rhode Island’s prosperity, and how storytelling can preserve the humanity of history.
🎧 Recorded: October 14, 2025
🏷 Location: Cumberland Tavern Studio — Cumberland, Rhode Island
🎥 Guest: Christian deRezendes — Filmmaker, Slatersville: America’s First Mill Village
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