Synopsis

Through a series of humorous and poignant interviews conducted across the US and in Greece with “random people,” the documentarian’s family, and activists, Seeing through the Fence explores the role of food in modern society and our connection, or lack of connection, with both the processes and animals from which our food originates.

The documentary asks the question: what prevents ethical principles from advancing into action?

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Director / Producer

Eleni was born and raised in Seattle, WA. She grew up working in a series of her father’s restaurants.

In accordance with What Am I Going to Do With My Life? Eleni attended the University of Washington while working full-time, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in English (with a writing emphasis).

In 2004, Ms. Vlachos started the project that is now the documentary Seeing Through the Fence by purchasing a Canon Mini-DV and hitting the streets of Seattle with a list of questions.

In late 2005, she and her husband packed up their van and moved from Seattle across country to Durham, North Carolina, in search of sunshine.

Ms. Vlachos finds that truth appears most in the spontaneous answers of unprepared subjects. It is to this end that she also spent the last four years of her life asking random people and family members questions about a topic close to our mouths but far from our hearts: our food.

The unexpected and eclectic group of individuals interviewed bring humor and poignancy to Ms. Vlachos first documentary, Seeing Through the Fence: a careful balance of despair, celebration, and hope. It is this mix that inspires Ms. Vlachos to continue asking questions, with a belief that action might follow the answer.

Ms. Vlachos also recently completed a 12.5 minute documentary short entitled Backpack Drumset. In addition to documentary filmmaking, Ms. Vlachos is also known as “Eleni Binge,” half of the rock duo Beloved Binge.

Outside of work, documentary filmmaking, activism, drumming, and asking questions, Ms. Vlachos helped organize the Cleveland Holloway neighborhood, and when in town, volunteers in the community. She also likes to cook a whole lot.