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"Lakeland's Paradise" DVDs

Media Network of Waterford is proud to announce the presentation of “Lakeland’s Paradise” which is available on DVD for $20.  Proceeds from the film help the Media Network of Waterford which is a non-profit volunteer organization. "Lakeland's Paradise" was shot on 16mm in the 1960s.  The film follows Jerry and Margaret, a young couple looking to move out of their crowed apartment in a nearby industrial city.  They travel to Waterford Township for a comprehensive tour to investigate the merits of the 36 square mile paradise.  The film further explains the wonderful features of Waterford Township, such as its many lakes with public access and densely wooded wildlife areas. The film follows the young couple around Waterford Township as they take a plane ride for an aerial view and then to the streets to see the many growing churches, schools and government facilities.  “Lakeland’s Paradise” shows many Waterford landmarks forty-four years ago that will make any Waterford resident proud. The film was never finished. Its “rough cut” was viewed in a church parking lot with no sound to several residents shortly after this film was shot.  The film was then put away in a closet to be discovered forty-four years later.  Barbara Murphy of Waterford Township discovered the film in 2004.  Her father, H.C. Tinney produced and directed the film along with W.A. Nicholai. She contacted the Media Network of Waterford and asked if this film could be brought back to life.  Joshua D. Bowren, Executive Director for the Media Network digitally re-mastered the 16mm film on to digital videotape.  Media Network volunteer Brenda J. McNamara narrated and edited the thirty-four-page script back into the film.  For the first time in forty-four years “Lakeland’s Paradise” is complete. The film is now stored on digital tape and DVD so Waterford Residents may pass this film on to future generations. “Lakeland’s Paradise” is a precious time capsule for any Waterford Resident.