The lasting impression this period in time is likely to leave

When historians look back on this period of time, there are a few phrases they are likely to come across: “flatten the curve….we’re all in this together… the new normal…. shelter in place." They’ll also be able to get a sense of what life was like thanks to one Buffalo, Minnesota family of five.

The Ferdig family opened their door to documentary filmmaker Brandon Ferdig for his latest film "An American Family: Sheltered in Place". The film debuts online the evening of Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. It will be premiering on the YouTube channel The Periphery.

Here is the trailer:

This documentary captures a day-in-the-life of the filmmaker's brother’s family as they navigate this new normal in America. Rockford School District Band Director Jerald Ferdig teaches remotely. His three children, Robert (8th grade), Veronica (4th grade), and Christopher (Kindergarten) attend classes online. And wife Maggie, laid-off from her job, helps the children with their schoolwork and manages the household.

"We're all used to this by now," said filmmaker Brandom Ferdig. "But the shutdowns have been a monumental shift for millions of lives. I wanted to document this period in our country by documenting the everyday life of those adjusting to this 'new normal'. By capturing this family's thoughts and feelings, I was surprised how impactful a story about inaction can be."

Watch the documentary live when it debuts here: https://www.youtube.com/c/theperiphery