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History & Biography

The Rise and Fall of Liberty

The Rise and Fall of Liberty examines Durham’s development and shifting economy through the lens of its last tobacco auction house. In its prime, Liberty Warehouse was a central part

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Alabamaland

Jones Farm is a lush, 688-acre farm situated in the heart of western Alabama. Three generations of black women explore their very different ties to this place that shaped them

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Bloodthicker

Bloodthicker is an atmospheric exploration of New Orleans’ contemporary rap community as seen through the eyes of three artists and friends whom share a unique bond through the shared legacies

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Loving Opera Project

​A feature documentary at the intersection of creativity, history, representation and race. In Virginia, embed with a dynamic team of artists as they collaborate on a new opera about Richard

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Tiny

The untold story of Tiny Broadwick, the fearless circus performer known as “The Doll Girl,” who became the first person to make a freefall parachute jump. Never-before-seen photos reveal how

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Gone to the Poorhouse

Gone to the Poorhouse is the story of how the poor and downtrodden were once cared for in North Carolina. Set in several North Carolina Counties, the story of the

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YOU’RE MUSLIM?

YOU’RE MUSLIM? is about Najma’s upbringing, identity, and community. This story will be told from an honest, raw and reflective space. Archival footage will visualize the African American Muslim experience.

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SALTWATA VIBES

SALTWATA VIBES is an Afrofuturist journey of a brother and sister exploring how their Gullah Geechee contemporaries are crafting a generationally relevant cultural identity and creating a modern contemporary music

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Southern Doc fest

The South has stories to tell

October 10, 2026 | Durham, NC

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