# Where & what is Rock Castle Home?

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Podcast: [Sifter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sifter-5261861)
Published: 2025-12-03T15:30:38+00:00
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## Resource

Charles D. Thompson Jr. is a prolific author and director. His most recent documentary is “Rock Castle Home,” which is about this unique community in the Blue Ridge Mountains and how it evolved and later vanished. It’s being screened as part of a series of programs at the Library of Virginia that highlight stories of displacement in Virginia communities, “House to Highway: Reclaiming a Community History.” Charles will be in attendance on Fri, Dec 12 at 2pm. We’ll discuss: – His Virginia connection – Why his personal background inspired his books & documentaries – Becoming interested in “the little man” – Going from books to movies – How this film come about – What the title means – Challenges of shooting LINKS Library of Virginia event Charlie’s website Link to the video on PBS

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