“People need real things. They need to connect with reality. I grew up in a time that is filled with fake realities. My grandfathers’ grew up in a time that seemed far more authentic, and I wanted a piece of it.”
This beautifully shot and brilliantly conceived video is a story, yes, about how Douglas Gautraud’s mom became the owner of a motorcycle. But more than that, it is the story of how people use objects to connect with times, ideas, and people.
It will change you.
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