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Reel South
"Reel South" is a new anthology series that highlights the masterful, provocative Southern tradition of storytelling, exploring the alluring and complicated region and its diverse voices and points of view. Hosted by platinum-selling, Grammy-winning recording artist Darius Rucker (Hootie & The Blowfish), "Reel South" includes half-hour and hour-long independent, documentary films about the American South, one of the most unique corners of America.
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Reel South
"Reel South" is a new anthology series that highlights the masterful, provocative Southern tradition of storytelling, exploring the alluring and complicated region and its diverse voices and points of view.
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120 Days
After an unexpected traffic stop, family man Miguel Cortes faces an agonizing decision. Due to his immigration status, a North Carolina judge has offered Miguel 120 Days to get his affairs in order and self-deport to Mexico. Will Miguel return to Mexico, leaving his wife and two daughters behind, or disappear into the shadows of his adopted homeland?
Produced and directed by Ted Roach.
62 Days
Marlise Munoz was 33 years old and 14 weeks pregnant when she suffered a pulmonary embolism and was pronounced brain-dead. Due to a little-known Texas law, the Munoz family was forced to keep Marlise on life support against her wishes. "62 Days" follows the Munoz family's journey from tragedy to activism as they fight to change this law, revealing the human toll behind a growing political trend.
Produced and directed by Rebecca Haimowitz.
Driven Blind
Dan Parker, a world champion drag racer, struggles to adjust to his new reality after he is blinded in a fiery racing accident. Though visually impaired, Dan has not given up his love of working with his hands, or his love of racing. Driven Blind follows Dan's single-minded quest to find meaningful work and to get back behind the wheel.
Produced and directed by Scott E. Schimmel.
See The Keepers
With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access at the Memphis Zoo, "See the Keepers" gets up close and personal with big cats, penguins, snakes, Komodo dragons, and their human caretakers. When Kofi the giraffe faces an uncertain future, the film bears witness to the complexity of caring for animals in captivity, and the love and fortitude of the keepers that care for them.
Produced and directed by Sara Kaye Larson and Joann Self Selvidge.
Honky Tonk Heaven
Brimming with cowboy boots, country music, and longneck beers, "Honky Tonk Heaven" is a toe-tapping tour of this legendary Texas dancehall. With 50 years under its belt, the Broken Spoke has endured Austin's rapid growth and skyrocketing rents. Beyond the story of its illustrious history and celebrated performers, the Spoke is a treasured family business that has survived against the odds.
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Southern Foodways Alliance
They Came For The Shrimp and Grits: The Life and Work of Bill Neal
This film tells the story of Bill Neal, who revolutionized southern cuisine by showcasing its deep Native American, Western European and African roots.
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Southern Foodways Alliance
An Indigenous Recipe That Could Have Prevented Centuries of Illness
A historic look at how cultural ignorance paved the way for pellagra.
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Southern Foodways Alliance
Growing Up Mix-Mix: I Am Daughter of Filipino Immigrants & Daughter of the South
Filipinos and Southerners share a deep sense of pride in their foods. Both cultures are pork-centric, dote on pickles and value home gardens. Alexis Diao reflects on growing up as a Filipino in the American South.
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