The River Girls

Who was I before? That is the question I’m trying to answer.

The lives of Ella and Agnes entwine on the morning of 24th July 1915, the day of the Eastland accident in Chicago. Ella experiences the whirlwind moments of the disaster while Agnes, months later, tries to remember her life before the shipwreck. Their stories reveal that the two little girls have more in common than anyone might imagine…

• A story about growing up and accepting yourself, along with tragedy and light-heartedness.
• Winner of the A caccia di storie competition, 2021.