Jim King

In October of 1994 three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland, while shooting a documentary. A year later their footage was found.

Get ready for a powerful story of resilience, love for place, and commitment to service, as you learn the origins and ongoing work done by Christian Appalachian Project (CAP). This film features artists, writers, community leaders, and policymakers--alongside CAP employees and volunteers. "Hearts of Hope" is a visual history of both CAP and the Appalachian region, showcasing an often-stigmatized region through the lens of one organization's work to combat harmful stereotypes.