It's a story of immigration, of family conflict and of personal discovery. Set in the landscape of 19th century Wisconsin, with stunning cinematography, a dramatic musical score, and brilliant performances, the story takes John from his early days on a hard scrabble farm, to his ingenious mechanical inventions, and his subsequent employment as a factory foreman. An accident nearly kills him, but causes him to reflect on his life, and chart a new course for his future.

Other films by Larry Hott and Diane Garey are The Return of the Cuyahoga, John James Audubon: Drawn by Nature and The Harriman Alaska Expedition Retraced.

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Reviews
"Stunning cinematography, dramatic musical score, brilliant performances by a crew of talented actors, a riveting script, outstanding direction, all these cinematic elements combine for an outstanding, highly recommended addition to public and school video collections."