Elizabeth Spencer, 86, is a quietly sophisticated woman, reared on a Mississippi plantation in the midst of the Depression. Her small dark eyes twinkle like a 17-year-old who has just
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
Brother Joseph and the Grotto tells the “true fairy tale” of Brother Joseph, the tiny Bavarian hunchback monk who built Ave Maria Grotto, a miniature city of recycled materials in
Concerto is a documentary that tells the story of two gifted classical instrumentalists who endured a difficult childhood to become the accomplished symphony musicians they are today. Christopher Rex is the
Thumbs Up for Mother Universe is a documentary feature telling the tale of one human’s drive to succeed against all odds. Lonnie Holley, the self-taught African American visual artist, and
At the heart of America’s hope for a “clean coal” future lies the decimation of West Virginia’s richest landscapes. More profound still is the heavy toll on human lives playing
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
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
Gee’s Bend, Alabama, also known as Boykin, is an African-American majority community in the rural American South most notably known for its rich, intergenerational legacy of quilting. “Gee’s Bend: Welcome
Exploring the complexity and vitality of the Appalachian region of the United States, The Blue Ridge is a documentary series about the wild and wonderful people and places calling these
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