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Seven Acres and a Church

Seven Acres and a Church is an urgent call to action following Ms. Georgia Benton, a community matriarch, as she leads the fight to preserve First Bryan Baptist Church—the oldest continuous

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The Ties That Bind

Time magazine has proclaimed that America is at a “Transgender Tipping Point,” spotlighted by Bruce Jenner’s recent and very public transition into her new gender identity as Caitlin. But regardless

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STRAWS

Used once and tossed, billions of plastic straws wind up in landfills and streets finding their way to oceans. Oscar winner Tim Robbins narrates the history and story of STRAWS,

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BLOOM

Journey with three North Carolinian parents and the doulas they partner with to achieve a safe and confident birth experience. “Bloom” explores the work doulas are doing to fill gaps

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15

The Brunswick 15 (working title) is a documentary that chronicles and brings context to the experiences of fifteen young rural Blacks along the crossroads of race, education and politics and

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Wild Yogi

Wild Yogi is a visual ode that presents the life of young Tikaram Yogi, as he journeys through the heart of Nepal in search of the divine. Tikaram’s metamorphosis into

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THE CONTENDERS

First-time filmmaker Chris Davis’ THE CONTENDERS is a documentary set on the Sea Islands of coastal South Carolina, following the lives of Charles Singleton (62) and his young family as they

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Recovery Boys

In the heart of the modern opioid epidemic, a group of young men rebuild their lives in a farming-based rehab after years of drug abuse. Attempting to break the cycle

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THE LAST PARTERA

THE LAST PARTERA is a feature film in late production/early post about a nearly 100 year old midwife in Costa Rica. Doña Miriam is one of the last traditional midwives

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Southern Doc fest

The South has stories to tell

October 10, 2026 | Durham, NC

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Get ready for another 3 days of learning, networking and good genuine Southern community fun! 

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Supporting southern stories and makers

This Giving Tuesday, join Southern Documentary Fund in reaching our $5,000 goal to support Southern filmmakers. Your gift amplifies diverse voices, fuels powerful storytelling, and ensures Southern stories continue to be told.