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Summerland's Oil Boom Leftovers

One man's short film about turning a forgotten petroleum coast into art.

Summerland's Oil Boom Leftovers

When David Stuursma stumbled upon weird metal objects while walking along the beaches of Summerland, he discovered a forgotten history of this seaside town's petroleum-powered past. Here's his short film about that journey, and the art he's created out of what he's calling "The Leftovers."


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