About the Film
Box of Rain
At seventeen, believing the only thing life had to offer her was violence and pain, Lonnie embarked on a life-altering roadtrip. Twenty five years later she set out on a new journey: to revisit old friends, heal old wounds, and document the beauty of the community that saved her.
The Filmmaking Team
Lonnie Frazier
Director – Producer
I began my journey in the Deadhead community with a road trip in 1985, and I started making this film 25 years later in 2010. I have worked in film production in the San Francisco Bay Area for several years and have been fortunate to collaborate with many exceptional artists. When I decided to share my take on the story of this amazing community… I hit the road again. Ten years, hundreds of hours of reviewing material, and thousands of miles later…here we are. Both trips were filled with healing, friends…and awesome talks while on the road with the other phenomenal women who joined me.
Elizabeth Kopetka
Director of Photography + Editor
No, I’m not a Deadhead. I started my own production company after moving to Rochester, NY in 2011. I’m used to wearing many hats, and like most of my other projects, I learned a lot while working on Box of Rain. I enjoy taking on creative projects, working with musicians, artists and filmmakers. Visit my website.
Francisca Zapata
Producer
Originally from Chile, I am an APOC currently based in Los Angeles. I thrive while working in dynamic and sometimes unpredictable environments. I enjoy working on creative film projects, and I have always had a passion for horror creations; stories, costumes, films, etc. I have been developing my own film ideas for years and enjoy exploring the world of filmmaking as a woman.
Betsy Talbott
Co-Producer
Betsy is a creative minded woman who leads with her heart. She has always had an appreciation for the part music, dance, and art have for personal expression and.healing. She has also incorporated this into her work as a caregiver for children and adults. She loves the natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay on the eastern shore of Maryland. Betsy brings years of creative experience to our project. Her extensive travels for shows and love of the Deadhead culture and community have been invaluable while curating images and footage for this film.
Musicians + Composers
David Gans
Nicholas Paré
Ian Mutch
Glenn Lowe
Other Contributors
Peter Conners
Interviewee + Author
In the mid-80s, Peter Conners submerged into a life of writing, music, and exploration, and he hasn’t looked back since. He has published seven books of nonfiction, fiction, and poetry, and edited dozens of volumes of poetry and prose. His nonfiction books – Cornell ’77, Growing Up Dead, JAMerica, and White Hand Society — have garnered him a reputation as a leading chronicler of the Grateful Dead, jam band, and countercultural communities. Visit his website.
James R. Anderson
Photographer
Freelance photographer James R Anderson of New Haven, CT shoots primarily assignment work for corporate clients worldwide. With over 45 years as a full time professional, Jim started as assistant in the family photography business printing B&W 8×10’s at 15. Even now he still maintains a traditional darkroom. Published widely in Yale University publications, his work appears in numerous Grateful Dead CD releases and a vast range of publications in between. Visit his website.
Maybe you'll find direction,
Around some corner where it's been waiting to meet you.
-Box of Rain
