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Shot on 8mm film in 1957, this vintage home movie captures a construction site in Birmingham, Alabama, where dirt is being dumped near a building. The footage shows a large pile of earth being emptied, likely from a wheelbarrow or small cart, in a wooded area. The scene is dark and shadowy, with dappled sunlight filtering through trees, creating a moody, atmospheric effect. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain and color shifts, with a strong blue tint and light leaks, characteristic of 1950s home movie footage. The camera remains mostly static, focusing on the action of the dirt being deposited.
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home construction 909 landale rd., jh wisdom
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