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ONCE UPON A WETLAND

In ‘Once Upon a Wetland’, a heartwarming and quirky documentary set in Durham, North Carolina, the nearly two-decade-old Beaver Queen Pageant shines as a beacon of hope and celebration. This

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American Union

American Union is a documentary film about coal miners and Amazon workers in Alabama as they unite, sparking a resurgence in the labor movement and inspiring a new era of

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SOUTHMONT DRIVE

SOUTHMONT DRIVE reflects on the life and legacy of filmmaker Ashley O’Shay’s grandfather, Pop Lewis, a proud father of 17. By traveling back in time, this docu-series acts to reimagine

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The Floyd Radio Show

While small, the community nurtures a thriving artistic and traditional mountain music scene with dozens of jam sessions that fill the street corners every Friday night. Its focal point 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 Joseph Mitchell Project

Between 1938 and 1965, Joseph Mitchell became arguably the most influential writer in The New Yorker magazine’s history. Using fabled, lean prose, he wrote about the city’s slums, fish markets,

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Southern Doc fest

The South has stories to tell

October 10, 2026 | Durham, NC

Get your Early Bird Passes today

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.