Synopsis -
100-year businesses don’t exist. The retail industry is dead. In the rugged White Mountains of northern New Hampshire, Lahout’s has remained open 365 days a year since 1920. While e-commerce and conglomerates have stripped the country of local, independent retailers, a family of Lebanese immigrants have prevailed for a century, beating the Great Depression, World War II, the Dot Com Crash and Great Recession.
Award-winning director Nick Martini and cinematographer Cam Riley have teamed up with executive producer Anthony Lahout to captivate a nation consumed with hashtags instead of history. This film tells a timeless short story of the American dream and the family that put a community on skis. After 100 years, Lahout’s is still a family business moving onto its fourth generation. Through past and present, we learn the true root of the store's success. As the original passes on, we question and discover the backbone of its longevity. We hope to inspire immigrants, millennials, family businesses, and outdoor enthusiasts that all in America is not lost.
Directed: Nick Martini
Director of Photography: Cam Riley
Editor: Mattias Evangelista
Producer: Anthony Lahout
Executive Producer: Linsey Hagen & Anthony Lahout
Color: Dan Edwards
Post Producer: Joaquin Villalobos
Finishing Editor: Nicole Johal
Sound Design: Eric Creapu
VFX: Max Krone & Shea Smerzlikar