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TORRINGTON – David P. Foth, 83, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Rose Marie (Fedor) Foth for 58 years. He was her high school sweetheart and soulmate.
David was born May 24, 1938, in Torrington, son of the late Hugo and Julia (Kiesel) Foth. He served his country with the U.S. Army in Fort Bragg, N.C. He was employed by Aerospace as a machinist until his retirement. David worked many years with Fitzgerald’s and Bertolette Machines. He was a man of precision and perfection. If he built it, it would last forever!
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“We created Higher Ground to tell great stories,” the Obamas said in a written statement. “This group of projects builds upon that goal and the incredible path forged by films like
Crip Camp,
Becoming, and the Oscar-winning
American Factory. From science fiction to the beauty of our natural world to the relationships that define us, Higher Ground continues to strive for fresh perspectives, compelling characters, and a healthy dose of inspiration. We couldn’t be more proud to team up with the brilliant artists behind each of these stories. Each of them has something important to say.”
“It has been thrilling to watch President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and the Higher Ground team dive into original programming and produce incredible stories,” said Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO, and Chief Content Officer, Netflix. “
We created Higher Ground to tell great stories,” the Obamas said in a statement. “
This group of projects builds upon that goal and the incredible path forged by films like
Crip Camp, Becoming
American Factory
. From science fiction to the beauty of our natural world to the relationships that define us, Higher Ground continues to strive for fresh perspectives
, compelling characters, and a healthy dose of inspiration. We couldn’t be more proud to team up with the brilliant artists behind each of these stories. Each of them has something important to say.”
The full list of projects in various states of development are as follows:
Barack and Michelle Obama s Higher Ground Sets 6 Projects at Netflix
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The slate includes Riz Ahmed starrer Exit West, a YA series centered on a Native girl and a feature film about mountaineer Tenzing Norgay.
Barack and Michelle Obama s Higher Ground Productions has unveiled a new slate of projects at Netflix, with subjects ranging from one of the first men to reach the summit of Mt. Everest to a YA thriller centered on a Native American girl.
The company also formally announced it s developing
Exit West, a feature starring Riz Ahmed and based on Mohsin Hamid s acclaimed novel. News of the movie, directed by Yann Demange (