Danielle Beverly's documentary OLD SOUTH has its national broadcast television premiere on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 8 p.m. on the WORLD Channel (check local listings) as part of the fourth season ofAMERICA REFRAMED, public media's newest documentary series. The film will be simulcast online with a live chat featuring filmmakers and subject Hope Iglehart. OLD SOUTH will be available for free streaming onwww.worldchannel.org starting February 3, 2016.
In the aftermath of Ferguson, Baltimore, and Charleston, local and national conversations about race are taking place. But, is it ever easy to speak openly and honestly? How is change made real? How does a community build trust? In a classic tale of two cities, OLD SOUTH delivers a quiet yet emotionally charged portrait of two communities living on one block. Steeped in history - one black, one white - each strives to keep their respective legacies relevant in a changing American South. Justine Nagan, Executive Director/Executive Producer of American Documentary, explains, "OLD SOUTH sheds light on the dynamics of race relations at the community level and offers an example on how to work together as part of the same team. Ultimately, it is a story of hope, reconciliation and healing amidst great odds." Chris Hastings, Executive Producer of WORLD Channel, adds, "OLD SOUTH exemplifies the powerful stories that AMERICA REFRAMED offers audiences; and is a relevant companion to WORLD's February presentation of Eyes on the Prize."About AMERICA REFRAMED: AMERICA REFRAMED is a co-production of the WORLD Channel and American Documentary, Inc. and is hosted by journalist Natasha Del Toro.
Season four of AMERICA REFRAMED curates a diverse selection of films highlighting innovative and artistic approaches to storytelling from emerging to veteran filmmakers alike. Viewers will be immersed in personal stories from the streets of towns big and small to the exurbs and country roads that span the spectrum of American life. The documentaries invite audiences to reflect on topics as varied as culture, healthcare, politics, gun violence, religion and more. Several episodes feature a roundtable discussion moderated by host Natasha Del Toro with special guest commentators and filmmakers. In 2015, AMERICA REFRAMED won a GRACIE Outstanding Series award, and was nominated for an EMMY award as well as an Independent Documentary Association award for best curated series. In its first season, AMERICA REFRAMED received five 2013 CINE Golden Eagle Awards, and one Imagen Awards nomination.Videos