The American South has a long history of compelling, lyrical, and diverse storytelling. But many of the nationally-known portrayals of the region鈥攍ike or 鈥攕till rely heavily on stereotypes. A new anthology series attempts to change the national conversation about the past, present, and future of the region.
鈥溾�� is a collaboration between ,, and the that seeks to elevate independent documentary work that tells more complicated Southern stories. In its first season, the series explores the changing economic and social dynamics of the South through films like the story of a small island off Louisiana that is sinking, and a profile of an internationally renowned environmental artist. Host Frank Stasio talks with Rachel Raney, director of independent productions at UNC-TV, and Penelope Maunsell, one of the filmmakers behind 鈥淏ending Sticks.鈥�
Watch a preview trailer for REEL South Season 1:
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