A documentary of homesteaders and their families who have persevered for generations in the area now known as the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument is in the final stages of production.  The film, entitled “Pride and Perseverance” will be available at the BLM Interpretive Center in Fort Benton.  The documentary features several local families, including those of two Council Members in that area — Rick Anderson and Dana Darlington.
   The project, which is funded by the Bureau of Land Management, also includes informational signs to be installed at homestead sites in the Monument. 
   The goal of the project was to highlight the story of people in the Monument area.  With so much information available about the river, geology, wildlife, and the natural beauty of the area, it’s important to also provide information about the people who settled the area and have taken an active role in conserving those natural resources over multiple generations.