Hardwicks

Hardwick’s is a ten-minute documentary film. The Hardwick experience is one that every customer understands no matter the length or frequency of their visits. Hardwick's one of only twenty-two family-owned hardware stores left in the country has earned its landmark since its inception over a century ago. The Hardwick's experience mesmerizes us with layers upon layers of stories, and products on display that leave us swallowed up by its rabbit hole into a wonderland of contemplation.

The Hardwick family opened several businesses in the early 1900’s and Hardwick’s the last and longest running business for the family nearing its end in Seattle, but also in American history. Dean Hardwick (the current owner) is nearing retirement and has a lifetime of stories acquired while running the family business. Dean has a lot to share but so do his customers. Hardwick’s film will hear first-person accounts from his long time, loyal customers which date back seventy years in some cases.

The closing of Hardwick’s in Seattle is a move towards a more disposable world when the makers and repairers disappear or are no longer valued. Hardwick’s stocks tools sourced from around the world which cannot be found anywhere else. Deans son has begun the next phase for the family-run business being forced out of the brick and mortar location to become an online retail merchant. Hardwick’s Film will follow Dean through the transition of the current location until its demolition in 2019.

Hardwick’s Film was accepted into the Vanishing Seattle Film Series and will also be going to the festival circuit with a director’s cut version of the film.

Film Webpage: www.hardwicksfilm.com