The film, which is narrated by former KSL news anchor Dick Nourse and contains historical photographs as well as re-enactments of various events, became personal to Goeckeritz, 26, because he said it contains a "positive message about forgiveness and getting over tragedies."

Goeckeritz learned a lot about himself through filming "Uintah United," including an appreciation for the U that is barely seen from the freeway, the area and the current 1,400 residents who live there.

Filming for the project, which is Goeckeritz's second, took two years and cost $45,000, including equipment rentals, licensing fees, actors and costume design. Funding was provided by various sources, including Brigham Young University's Charles Redd Center for Western Studies, WSU and Uintah city. He earned upper-division history credits at WSU for his efforts and will be making the film available for purchase.

KUED plans to air the new film, documenting a portion of Utah's history, on television next year and the network station is currently playing Goeckeritz's first film, "Ogden: Junction City of the West."

IF YOU GO:

What: Uintah United premiere

Where: Peery's Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden

When: 7:30 p.m.

How much: Tickets are $12 online at Peerys

EgyptianTheater.com. Uintah United DVD will be $20 after the show and online at igfilms.com.

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