REEL SOUTH
A documentary series reckoning with the South's past, present, and future.
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Shift Break at Jasper Mall
Take a shift break with these Jasper Mall workers and discuss hard truths and big hopes.
Take a shift break with these Jasper Mall workers and discuss hard truths and big hopes.
On-the-Job Training at Jasper Mall
Even at a struggling Jasper Mall, the custodian’s job is critical.
Even at a struggling Jasper Mall, the custodian’s job is critical.
Central Rap Squad Performs for Female Empowerment
The Central High Rap Squad performs at the Female Empowerment assembly.
The Central High Rap Squad performs at the Female Empowerment assembly.
Frankie Visits the Texas Capitol
Trans Lobby Day is here for the state of Texas and Frankie Gonzalez-Wolfe.
Trans Lobby Day is here for the state of Texas and Frankie Gonzalez-Wolfe.
Meet the Candidate Frankie Gonzalez-Wolfe
Frankie Gonzalez-Wolfe shares her love of politics and San Antonio.
Frankie Gonzalez-Wolfe shares her love of politics and San Antonio.
Facing Life Without Parole, Michael Meets a New Love
Kathlyn and Micheal share their story of how they met.
Kathlyn and Micheal share their story of how they met.
Former Ware detention facility employee speaks out
Former Ware employee and detainee speak out on the conditions there.
Former Ware employee and detainee speak out on the conditions there.
Tenneessee folklorist produces the sounds of the South
Sounds of the south can be heard when this Tennessee folklorist plays the banjo.
Sounds of the south can be heard when this Tennessee folklorist plays the banjo.
Writer Latria Graham Reads an Emotional Farewell
Writer Latria Graham says farewell to her family's farm.
Writer Latria Graham says farewell to her family's farm.
Attend Wednesday Bible Study with Mother Perry
Mother Perry talks about the concept of God joining her on stage and keeping prayed up.
Mother Perry talks about the concept of God joining her on stage and keeping prayed up.
Mother Perry Remembers the Branchettes Time on the Road
The Branchette’s recall their time touring North Carolina and their strong gospel roots.
The Branchette’s recall their time touring North Carolina and their strong gospel roots.
Madame Pipi| How do you talk about money?
Haitian expats working Miami clubs struggle to navigate the perceptions of those in Haiti.
Haitian expats working Miami clubs struggle to navigate the perceptions of those in Haiti.
Broken Wings | Meet Adonis, Just Another Crippled Vulture
Meet Adonis, just another crippled vulture surviving on the kindness of Hot Springs, AR.
Meet Adonis, just another crippled vulture surviving on the kindness of Hot Springs, AR.
Broken Wings| A vulture that survives also inspires
Jayne sees herself in the vulture that captivates a town.
Jayne sees herself in the vulture that captivates a town.
Madame Pipi| One Haitian Woman Keeps and Protects the Vibes
This Miami bathroom attendant keeps the club vibes friendly.
This Miami bathroom attendant keeps the club vibes friendly.
Florida Woman| Who’s the Real Apex Predator?
Mary spent entire life growing up handling alligators, but is she afraid?
Mary spent entire life growing up handling alligators, but is she afraid?
Florida Woman| You’re Not Taking My Gator
How do you tell a nuanced story about a woman breaking the law?
How do you tell a nuanced story about a woman breaking the law?
Quaranteened| Deep Reflections with a Teen in Quarantine
A filmmaker asks his daughter to reflect on the upending of her daily life in 2020.
A filmmaker asks his daughter to reflect on the upending of her daily life in 2020.
Quaranteened| Siblings Locked at Home!
Even the smallest of infractions turn into a serious sibling debacle.
Even the smallest of infractions turn into a serious sibling debacle.
Bury Me at Taylor Hollow| Talking Death at the Kitchen Table
John Christian believes that we are doing a disservice by not talking about death.
John Christian believes that we are doing a disservice by not talking about death.
Bury Me at Taylor Hollow | A Childhood Burying Grasshoppers
John reflects on what it means to give back to the earth today as a former mortician.
John reflects on what it means to give back to the earth today as a former mortician.
Little Satchmo| Taking in a Classic NYC Day Feels Magical
Sharon knows the magic and heartache of a day in New York City.
Sharon knows the magic and heartache of a day in New York City.
Little Satchmo | The Secret Child Now Having a Secret Child
The secret daughter of Louis Armstrong understands her statistic as a teenage mother.
The secret daughter of Louis Armstrong understands her statistic as a teenage mother.
Two Friends Discuss the Roots of Vaccine Hesitancy
Two friends layout the roots of distrust and the legacy of racism in medical research.
Two friends layout the roots of distrust and the legacy of racism in medical research.
Leading the Caravana Protest Against Hunger in San Juan
Puerto Rican hunger activist rallies his community for a protest caravan.
Puerto Rican hunger activist rallies his community for a protest caravan.
Seeing Karachi One Last Time
See Karachi Through the Lens of A Young Woman Leaving Home
See Karachi Through the Lens of A Young Woman Leaving Home
Ashley Tells the Truth
Ashley, a teacher and mother living in New Orleans, explains how there are no answers.
Ashley, a teacher and mother living in New Orleans, explains how there are no answers.
Seeing Yourself Arrested After a Protest
What's it like to witness your own arrest after protesting police brutality in 2020?
What's it like to witness your own arrest after protesting police brutality in 2020?
Take a Singing Tour Through the Deep South
What's it like to take a tour through the deep south with a race-unity choir?
What's it like to take a tour through the deep south with a race-unity choir?
¡Fiesta! Quinceañera Exclusive Clip
Fernanda describes her own personal style and her own special kind of ‘quince.’
Fernanda describes her own personal style and her own special kind of ‘quince.’
Free Play
A mother’s perseverance leads to the creation of Middle Tennessee’s largest inclusive playground.
A mother’s perseverance leads to the creation of Middle Tennessee’s largest inclusive playground.
Prelude of a Story
After her mother’s passing, a daughter searches through archival footage to understand who she was.
After her mother’s passing, a daughter searches through archival footage to understand who she was.
About a Bowshot Away
Atlanta teen Hayun dreams of becoming an Olympic archer, so her parents make sacrifices to help.
Atlanta teen Hayun dreams of becoming an Olympic archer, so her parents make sacrifices to help.
Over the Wall
The Race to Pit Row - NASCAR’s first black woman pit crew member
The Race to Pit Row - NASCAR’s first black woman pit crew member
The Country Priest
The impending border wall threatens a chapel and a local priest in Mission, Texas.
The impending border wall threatens a chapel and a local priest in Mission, Texas.
Winn
Pamela Winn fights to end the shackling of incarcerated pregnant people in Georgia.
Pamela Winn fights to end the shackling of incarcerated pregnant people in Georgia.
MISS CHELOVE: From Java to the Streets of D.C.
Artist MISS CHELOVE shares stories from her life growing up in the D.C. punk scene.
Artist MISS CHELOVE shares stories from her life growing up in the D.C. punk scene.
The Derby
A portrait of workers and revelers at the fastest 2 minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby.
A portrait of workers and revelers at the fastest 2 minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby.
You Can't Stop Spirit
The Mardi Gras Baby Dolls explore themes of identity and sexual liberation in New Orleans.
The Mardi Gras Baby Dolls explore themes of identity and sexual liberation in New Orleans.
Bug Farm
Four women bond over crickets, worms, and roaches on an insect farm in Labelle, Florida.
Four women bond over crickets, worms, and roaches on an insect farm in Labelle, Florida.
Coup d'Etat Math
Four immigrant stories: a fight to be born, to survive, find your place, and to maintain.
Four immigrant stories: a fight to be born, to survive, find your place, and to maintain.
Le Boulanger
Francois starts a bakery in Lafayette, LA with a deep connection to his french culture.
Francois starts a bakery in Lafayette, LA with a deep connection to his french culture.
Station 15
Troubled by storms, a New Orleans highschooler investigates her city's infrastructure.
Troubled by storms, a New Orleans highschooler investigates her city's infrastructure.
Young Kings
A love story about a few boys and their bikes.
A love story about a few boys and their bikes.
Darrouzett, TX
Darrouzett, Texas is a 100-year-old homestead community full of hope and nostalgia.
Darrouzett, Texas is a 100-year-old homestead community full of hope and nostalgia.
Mother(s) & Son
A filmmaker records her wife’s introduction to motherhood, finding purpose in the process.
A filmmaker records her wife’s introduction to motherhood, finding purpose in the process.
SIGNS
A short film exploring the vandalism of signs in Mississippi marking Emmett Till’s death.
A short film exploring the vandalism of signs in Mississippi marking Emmett Till’s death.
To the Bone
A bowhunter in the Arkansas Ozarks meditates on the Cycle of Life after an animal harvest.
A bowhunter in the Arkansas Ozarks meditates on the Cycle of Life after an animal harvest.
Kids Game
San Antonio's youth hunt and harvest wildlife for their families.
San Antonio's youth hunt and harvest wildlife for their families.
RUBIO
RUBIO uses art to share folklore, remember friends, and celebrate the Westside community.
RUBIO uses art to share folklore, remember friends, and celebrate the Westside community.