Reel South Documentary Series

Called to the Mountains
Called to the Mountains
Japanese bluegrass band Bluegrass 45 finds cultural unity through their music in the South.

The Voice of Bamboo
The Voice of Bamboo
After escaping Japan, an elderly man finds peace as a bamboo farmer in North Carolina.

Small Town Universe
Small Town Universe
In a quiet West Virginia town, a radio telescope searches for signs of life beyond Earth.
REEL SOUTH reveals the South's proud yet complicated heritage, as told by a diversity of voices and perspectives, through the curation and distribution of feature-length and short documentaries.
Filmmaker Feature
Filmmaker interview: Matt Kay of 'Black Godfather of Scuba' shares the importance of Black history in diving, swimming
Feb 14, 2025 by
Heather Leighton
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