Town of Ghosts

Vimeo Description: Town of Ghosts, Bodie, is by far the best preserved ghost town in the United States. Gold was discovered back in 1859 by William S. Bodey and at its apex, the town had a population of 10,000 residents through the 1880’s. Bodie was replete with the makings of old west folklore: gunfighters, saloons, miners, gambling halls and prostitutes, a rough place through and through. But the town’s success didn’t last and faded from ‘glory’ prior to World War I and was finally down for the count during WWII, once all mining operations were halted due to the war effort. It was effectively abandoned with many of the structures retaining the inhabitants belongings.

Direction and Cinematography by Colin Rich
Assistant Camera: Mark Bernal
Music by Johnny Cash ‘Wayfaring Stranger’ off American III: Solitary Man

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My Life at Speed Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Chris Nazarenus, had a chance meeting with key executives at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1998. It would be the "Jerry McGuire" moment that would change her life forever. Although she knew nothing about motorsports at that time, the chance meeting would influence her passion for all things fast, great stories and interesting people. That's what you will find here at My Life at Speed.