Damien Jurado, “Caskets” from Matt Daniels on Vimeo.

The epic landscapes of East Washington state at the start of the 20th century make the video “Caskets’ by the folk singer Damien Jurado (directed by Matt Daniels) a small masterpiece of its genre. This grippingly morbid video showcases the hard times of past pioneers. Check out the back stage of the shoots, photo gallery and interview with the director.