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Five Stories

“Five Stories” is a heartfelt documentary that celebrates the rich legacy and impact of Black dance in Atlanta, intertwining personal narratives, cultural milestones, and artistic brilliance. Through the voices of

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A Chef’s Life

Chef Vivian Howard was making a name for herself in the New York City restaurant world when her father, a hog farmer from Eastern North Carolina, made her an offer

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Tobacco Money Feeds My Family

While tobacco kills, for some it’s their livelihood. Why grow this killer crop? Cynthia Hill and Curtis Gaston explore this question in their film, Tobacco Money Feeds My Family. For

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Monsoon Modern

MONSOON MODERN

Monsoon Modern: A Place for Peace is an architecture documentary about much more than buildings. It tells the story of a group of architects in Sri Lanka that successfully devised

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Elizabeth King/ Body of Work

Elizabeth King puzzles over with an acute sensitivity to both life, and the life-like. She has created her own genre at the intersection of the classical and automata.  An accomplished artist

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Mary’s Gone Wild

Mary’s Gone Wild is an 11-minute documentary film, and portrait of North Carolina visionary folk artist Mary Paulsen, and her Folk Art Garden & Doll Baby Museum to Help Feed

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The Passing On

Three professions ushered Black former slaves from poverty to the American dream: preacher, teacher, and undertaker. Now, renowned embalmer James Bryant puts his faith in a new generation to continue

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The Ronald Searle Project

Revealing a giant of satire whose influence on western culture shaped generations of artists. Ronald Searle has been called “one of the world’s greatest satirical artists.” From his first published

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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! 

Voices of the South:
A Campaign Of Giving

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.