One Sydney filmmaker is on a mission to preserve Australians’ most treasured family memories, making mini-documentaries that will be passed down through generations. She interviews everyday Australians about their family history, life stories, and wisdom they want to share with future generations. With August being Family History Month, Armytage is encouraging families to record their elderly relatives’ stories before it’s too late. Armytage was particularly moved by Teresa, a client whose family survived Stalin’s purges in the 1930s before making it to Australia. “They survived Stalin’s purges in the 1930s and overcame a lot to survive and be here in Australia.