Explore. Imagine. Repeat.
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All-American Ruins is a multimedia travelogue in which artist, activist, adventurer, & loudmouth Blake Pfeil recounts his experiences exploring abandoned spaces across the United States and reimagines them via written, photographic, audio, and cinematic storytelling. Along the way, All-American Ruins asks critical questions about American history/culture, community, capitalism/economics, the environment, and mental health while encouraging folks to activate their imaginations as a tool for healing.
News
11.16.2022
All-American Ruins was recently featured in Purchase College's Alumni Spotlight.
All-American Ruins was recently featured in Purchase College's Alumni Spotlight.
10.24.2022
abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast was recently featured in
"Podcast the Newsletter." Big thanks to Lauren Passell/the team at Tink Media for the love!
abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast was recently featured in
"Podcast the Newsletter." Big thanks to Lauren Passell/the team at Tink Media for the love!
10.07.2022
abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast was recently awarded the
National YoungArts Foundation Creative Microgrant. Big thanks to the team at YoungArts!
8.29.2022
All-American Ruins was recently featured on WAMC's The Roundtable.
All-American Ruins was recently featured on WAMC's The Roundtable.
07.13.2022
abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast recently joined the
Audio Podcast Fellowship at SUNY Stony Brook.
abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast recently joined the
Audio Podcast Fellowship at SUNY Stony Brook.
6.02.2022
All-American Ruins was recently featured in:
Chronogram Magazine
Recent screenings of HUDSY's All-American Ruins:
* August 10, 2022: Aroma Thyme Bistro (Ellenville, NY)
* July 29, 2022: Lumberyard Center for Film & Performing Arts (Catskill, NY)
* June 15, 2022: Rosendale Theatre (Rosendale, NY)
Audio Storytelling
Hear: The Podcast
“abandoned resurrects the joy and grandeur of what once existed while bringing us into the graffiti-strewn, broken glass reality of today. I’m grateful to accompany Blake on these journeys from the comfort of my seat.”- Ilene Cutler, Producer, PBS
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"A unique and refreshing concept. Blake takes you on a fantastic journey with each episode.
abandoned is a nice and unexpected escape." - Kathleen Russo, Producer, Hillary Clinton's You and Me Both "I was so glad to learn of the ghosty & addictive abandoned. I love the concept, execution,
and generosity of spirit. A great mix of past, present, & future." - Sherill Tippins, Author, Inside the Dream Palace: The Life & Times of NY's Chelsea Hotel |
"I highly recommend this memorable sound narrative and immersive experience. Find a comfortable place, play any episode, & enjoy."
- Maxime Gerbe, Founder of Abandoned World “abandoned is exquisite. Truly. The sound design alone is worth the listen. Enter the audio realm of Blake’s travels (and imagination) as he visits the abandoned heart of America.
A genuinely strange and magical trip.” - Nina Lawrence, Malcolm Gladwell/Pushkin Industries |
Episode 9: The King of Letchworth Village
(Letchworth Psychiatric Village | Thiells, NY)
Episode 8: Norman Bates and Gerald Foos and Me
(Sawyerkill Motel | Saugerties, NY)
Episode 7: Sometimes I Pretend I'm Erin Brockovich, Pt. II
(C&D Technologies | Huguenot, NY)
Episode 6: Sometimes I Pretend I'm Erin Brockovich, Pt. I
(Al Tech Specialty Steel Corp. | Colonie, NY)
(Al Tech Specialty Steel Corp. | Colonie, NY)
Episode 5: Coyote
(Marin Headlands | Sausalito, CA)
Episode 4: Dodgin' COVID-19 Like the Cops
(Penn Hills Resort | Analomink, PA)
Episode 3: Hello, I'm Shelley Duvall
(Nevele Grande Hotel & Resort | Ellenville, NY)
Episode 2: Duck and Cover
(Saratoga Springs Air Force Base | Stillwater, NY)
Episode 1: Anemoia
(Peregrine Dairy Farm | Colorado Springs, CO)
Season 1: Trailer
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