Name: REEL SOUTH: 36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime
Uploaded: 2025-03-31T22:32:26+00:00
Duration: 3256 s
Description: In 2015, three Muslim-American students were shot and killed in Chapel Hill, NC. As their families confront the grief of the loss, they push back against the claim that their deaths were part of a random dispute. This film follows their courageous advocacy to expose the truth and fight for justice in the face of systemic racism.

36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime

54m 16s

In 2015, three Muslim-American students were shot and killed in Chapel Hill, NC. As their families confront the grief of the loss, they push back against the claim that their deaths were part of a random dispute. This film follows their courageous advocacy to expose the truth and fight for justice in the face of systemic racism.

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Black Godfather of Scuba

S10 E1003 - 24m 41s

Dr. Albert “Doc” Jones, founder of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers, dedicated his life to uncovering lost histories beneath the ocean. When his team found the Henrietta Marie, the first recovered slave ship, he set out to honor those lost at sea. This film celebrates his mission to recover forgotten stories and preserve them for future generations.
36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime

S10 E1001 - 54m 16s

In 2015, three Muslim-American students were shot and killed in Chapel Hill, NC. As their families confront the grief of the loss, they push back against the claim that their deaths were part of a random dispute. This film follows their courageous advocacy to expose the truth and fight for justice in the face of systemic racism.
I'm Still Here

S10 E1002 - 26m 18s

Between 1947 and 1967, Birmingham, Alabama, witnessed over 50 bombings targeting Black-owned homes. This film follows three individuals who, as children, lived through the terror and stayed in the city. Together, they seek to turn Birmingham’s painful history into a symbol of hope, resilience, and civil rights progress.

Called to the Mountains | Official Trailer

S10 E1005 - 1m

Bluegrass 45, one of Japan’s first bluegrass bands, brings its unique sound to the American South. Through intimate cinematography and interviews, this film explores the band’s journey—from daily life in Japan to performances in the U.S.—showcasing the powerful cultural connections forged through music and shared experiences.
Small Town Universe | Official Trailer

S10 E1004 - 30s

Green Bank, West Virginia, is home to the world’s most sensitive radio telescope—and the only U.S. town where Wi-Fi and cell phones are banned. Here, scientists search for signs of extraterrestrial life while residents navigate pivotal moments in their own lives. This film explores the community’s deep connection to the universe and each other.
Ishak | Official Trailer

S10 E1003 - 19s

Filmmaker Maaliyah Papillion is tapped to learn the ways of her elders and carry on their sacred traditions as the next chief of the Atakapa-Išhak Nation, making her the second woman to lead the tribe since 1771.
We Are Together

S10 E1003 - 1m

An animation tells the creation story of the Atakapa-Išhak Nation and how they keep their history alive today.
Black Godfather of Scuba | Official Trailer

S10 E1003 - 15s

Dr. Albert “Doc” Jones, founder of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers, dedicated his life to uncovering lost histories beneath the ocean. When his team found the Henrietta Marie, the first recovered slave ship, he set out to honor those lost at sea. This film celebrates his mission to recover forgotten stories and preserve them for future generations.
Life is Danger

S10 E1003 - 1m 1s

A bamboo farmer recalls his dangerous past and his migration to the United States.
My Children’s Language

S10 E1003 - 59s

Dr. Jeffery Darensbourg and filmmaker Maaliyah Papillion reflect on keeping the native language Ishakkoy alive.
Childhood Tragedy

S10 E1003 - 1m

Dr. Albert “Doc” Jones, founder of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers, reflects on a resonant event from his childhood where he witnessed a child drowning in a local river.
The Strength of Bamboo

S10 E1003 - 2m 6s

Keiji, a bamboo farmer, explains the unique aspects of the plant that brings him peace and spirituality.
The Voice of Bamboo | Official Trailer

S10 E1003 - 24s

A Japanese elder shares his journey from a life of crime to finding peace as a bamboo farmer in the mountains of North Carolina, where growing bamboo helped him discover a more spiritual way of living.
The Creation of Underwater Adventure Seekers

S10 E1003 - 1m

After encountering discrimination in the Scuba diving world at a trade show, Dr. Albert “Doc” Jones decides to form his own club called “Underwater Adventure Seekers”.
How to Sue the Klan | Official Trailer

S10 E1002 - 17s

In 1982, five Black women from Chattanooga sued the Ku Klux Klan in a groundbreaking civil case. Their victory set a legal precedent that held the Klan accountable and inspired future battles against organized hate. This film chronicles their bravery and the lasting impact of their fight for justice and community healing.

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REEL SOUTH

36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime

Thursday
Apr 10

7:00 pm

1 Hour

Muslim American families fight for justice after students are murdered in Chapel Hill, N.C.
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REEL SOUTH

36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime

Friday
Apr 11

1:00 am

2 Hours

Muslim American families fight for justice after students are murdered in Chapel Hill, N.C.
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REEL SOUTH

36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime

Friday
Apr 11

10:00 am

1 Hour

Muslim American families fight for justice after students are murdered in Chapel Hill, N.C.
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REEL SOUTH

How to Sue the Klan; I'm Still Here

Thursday
Apr 17

7:00 pm

1 Hour

Five Black women sue the Ku Klux Klan in a landmark 1982 civil case; survivors of bombings in Birmingham, Ala.
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REEL SOUTH

How to Sue the Klan; I'm Still Here

Friday
Apr 18

1:00 am

2 Hours

Five Black women sue the Ku Klux Klan in a landmark 1982 civil case; survivors of bombings in Birmingham, Ala.
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REEL SOUTH

How to Sue the Klan; I'm Still Here

Friday
Apr 18

10:00 am

1 Hour

Five Black women sue the Ku Klux Klan in a landmark 1982 civil case; survivors of bombings in Birmingham, Ala.

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