Documentary “Saving the Burg” depicting Philipsburg, Montana’s revitalization coming soon to a screen near you

Philipsburg has done what many small rural communities across the country have sought to do: in the aftermath of the flight of industry, the town found ways to revitalize itself and move on to a new chapter in its history.

A documentary depicting Philipsburg’s transformation from a near ghost town to a destination site for visitors will premiere later this month in the heart of the community whose revitalization it tracks.

The premiere of “Saving the Burg” is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, at the old fire hall at Broadway and Sansome streets. It’s an event that director Jim Jenner says is the culmination of nearly two years of work and over 30 hours of interviews.

The documentary is also set to air on Montana PBS in April.

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