When he was a toddler, Alonzo Clemons suffered a brain injury. It
forever changed the way he learns and communicates but also the way he
interprets the world around him. Very early it became clear to Alonzo
that he had to sculpt. He was institutionalized for ten years in a state
hospital which wasn’t a pleasant experience, but he continued to find
ways to make delicate figures with his hands. When they wouldn’t give
him clay, he would scrape warm tar from the parking lot.
Despite his limitations Alonzo continues to sculpt outside of Boulder, Colorado.
The film was produced in partnership with What I Thought I Saw, a
photo-story traveling exhibit and book that tells stories of people we
may have otherwise over-looked.
Director of Photography: Travis Pitcher
Directed by Joseph LeBaron
Additional shooters, Johua Brandt and Micah Dahl Anderson
Sound Capture by Micah Dahl Anderson
Song licensed from Kishi Bashi, “I Am The AntiChrist” kishibashi.com/
The documentary CRAFTED was created to explore the mindset of today’s
artisan and determine how artisanship has evolved along with—or, at
times, in spite of—new technologies that allow instantaneous sharing of
knowledge and sourcing of ingredients. Brave creators are breaking from
the norm and returning to their roots to master age-old art forms that
are more relevant than ever in today’s world. To learn more, including a
behind-the-scenes look, visit http://www.CraftedLikeNoOther.com.
