Film Screening and Q&A – Holyoke Raising: The Power of Water and Infrastructure Then & Now.
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This is the recording of the film screening of Holyoke Raising: The Power of Water and Infrastructure Then & Now, by Perry Hallinan, followed by the Q&A with the audience preset at the screening, held on September 16, 2026 at The Holyoke Media Center.
This new documentary explores the hidden infrastructure that powers and protects Holyoke From the historic canal systems that built the City of Paper to the modern infrastructure shielding downtown businesses and residential neighborhoods from major flooding, the film provides a rare look at how the city functions. It also examines the ongoing work required to prepare Holyoke for heavier storms and future climate risks.
The film is presented in English, with Spanish subtitles. A Q&A session after the screening follows up.
