HELP US TELL THIS STORY
For Canadians, there's never been a more important time to be telling our own stories, but making a film is a major undertaking and we need can't do it without your help. Hundreds have already pitched in to make this project a reality, but we'll need hundreds more to get this film to the finish line. Our stories inform and enrich us and remind us what it means to be Canadian. Let's ensure that DRESDEN 1957 is never again forgotten, for those who lost their loved ones, for all of us today, and for future generations.
Become a patron
A DRESDEN 1957 patron is someone who makes a gift of $5,000 or more towards completion of this documentary. So far, seven individuals have become patrons, contributing significantly to the success of our crowdfunding campaign in June 2024.
As a patron, you will impact the success of this film. Learn more about becoming a patron here.
1. SUPPORT THIS PROJECT
There is real urgency driving us. We want to finish this film while the people who are in it are still around to see it. You can help.
Hold a fundraising event with us
Organize a ticketed event for your community group or church and we’ll join you! Meet the director, hear the story first-hand, and raise money to support the project.
Whenever possible, we will include one or more family members of the victims to share their memories.
For groups in Southwestern Ontario, we’ll attend in person. For other regions, or for virtual events, we will join you remotely.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Get monthly updates on our documentary project, new discoveries, and upcoming events. If you're too busy to get involved right now, you can still follow our progress and be part of the community.
2. JOIN THE COMMUNITY
Please join us and invite others to do so as well. One of the best ways we can ensure a worldwide audience for this film is to show broadcasters and streaming services that a lot of people are following this project.
Follow and share on Social Media
Please follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our channel on YouTube, and other social platforms, including Instagram, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn.
Like and share our posts with friends and family to help grow our community
Include our hashtags in your posts, so others can find them: #Dresden1957 #UntoldStories #RememberThem
Research & historical artifacts
Research: help us with searching archives or combing through newspaper microfiche. If you have an area of expertise, you can assist in specific areas.
Historical items or clothing: If you have old-fashioned tools, clothes, devices, or vehicles, we’re still filming some shots showing details of life in 1950’s Ontario.
Photos or film from the 1950's especially construction, people working on farms, or immigrant ships coming from Rotterdam.
3. VOLUNTEER
If you have extra time or skills that you'd like to put to use, there are practical areas ways that you can help us tell this story! If you have photos, film, or physical items from the 1950's, we're still looking for things like this we might include in the documentary.
Share your story
Share your own stories about workplace safety, your family’s immigration experience, or other lost pieces of our history. And if you have photos or family memories of the Dresden cave-in, please share those too!
The Dresden tragedy is a powerful story, but it also represents many other forgotten chapters from our past. Let’s bring these stories to light. Us the form below to share your story!
GET INVOLVED!
Please use this form to contact us. We will respond within 24 hours.