Camden featured in documentary film
By John Worthen
For Between Editions
It was said in Thursday’s Union County Finance Committee meeting: “Thank God we aren’t Ouachita County.”
I live in Ouachita County, and there’s reason why the committee member made this statement. Poverty abounds there — many hundreds are on welfare, jobless and hopeless; drugs are rampant; and you can’t even see a movie without driving to El Dorado.
Folks in Ouachita County, specifically Camden, see little hope for the future. You can catch a glimpse of this in Camden native Tom Drew’s documentary “Divided We Fall.” The film chronicles the life of hardcore Democrats and is set just before the election in 2004. It’s definitely worth watching.
To view the part about Camden, fast forward to just past the 18 minute mark. Click here for the video, courtesy of Freespeech TV.
***NOTE*** There is some adult language in this film. Parental discretion advised.