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Reel South Originals

Reel South Originals

From Arkansas’ Delta, Virginia’s tobacco belt, North Carolina’s mountains, to Texas’ Rio Grande and Gulf Coast, five films offer new spiritual and historical viewpoints to challenge and honor the American South’s relationship to its diverse landscapes. From indigenous land rights, drying waters, and agricultural practices, the transformations and beauty of the land are laid bare.

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A Black farmer in Virginia wrestles with tradition and the changing needs of the economy.
A Black scientist in Arkansas guides farmers through agricultural challenges.
How the Eastern Band of Cherokee reclaimed their land.