REEL SOUTH

Missing Magic

10m 4s

As uprisings spread across the country, a young poet in Birmingham, Alabama becomes involved in local protests against decades of police brutality. As he tries to reconcile the city’s modern image as a diverse and welcoming metropolis with its violent and complex civil rights history, he suddenly becomes a part of the story when he’s arrested at a demonstration.

Episodes

Jasper Mall

S6 E7 - 55m 46s

A dying shopping mall outside of Birmingham, Alabama, its patrons, and its tenants embody the diversity and tenderness of Americana culture in a changing South. Directed by Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb.
That's Wild

S6 E4 - 55m 45s

When Atlanta teens Cliff, Ahmani, and Nicholas attempt to trek four, 12,000 ft snow-capped peaks in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, they face the thrills, joy, and struggles of navigating the wilds of Colorado and daily life back home in Georgia. Directed by Michiel Thomas.
Muni

S6 E1 - 26m 5s

A jovial love letter to the game of golf, told by the Black golfers who, despite segregation and racist systems, built a vibrant culture and lasting community on a municipal golf course in Asheville, North Carolina. Narrated by popular singer and golfer Darius Rucker. Directed by Paul Bonesteel

Extras + Features

Shift Break at Jasper Mall

S6 E7 - 1m 27s

Take your shift break with these Jasper Mall workers and discuss hard truths and big hopes in this small town.
On-the-Job Training at Jasper Mall

S6 E7 - 1m 17s

Even at a struggling Jasper Mall, the custodian’s dirty job is critical.
Jasper Mall Preview

S6 E7 - 30s

A dying shopping mall outside of Birmingham, Alabama, its patrons, and its tenants embody the diversity and tenderness of Americana culture in a changing South. Directed by Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb.
West Helena, Arkansas Rallies for a New School

S6 E6 - 1m 25s

Central High School of West Helena rallies to support a millage tax for a new school.
Central Rap Squad Performs for Female Empowerment

S6 E6 - 1m 24s

The Central High Rap Squad performs their updated take on a classic anthem at the Female Empowerment assembly.
Rap Squad Preview

S6 E6 - 30s

An Arkansas community mobilizes around a divisive ballot initiative for a new high school, led by a group of high school writers and performers who seek healing for themselves and justice for their community through hip hop.
The Passing On Preview

S6 E5 - 30s

Renowned African American embalmer, James Bryant, puts his faith in a new generation to continue the legacy of Black funeral homes in San Antonio, Texas. But his young intern, Clarence Pierre, is conflicted about his commitment due to the judgment he receives as a queer, Christian man.
Embalming is His Calling

S6 E5 - 1m 11s

A career as an embalmer was and is his life's calling. Go inside the mind of a world-renowned embalmer whose business is supporting the grieving.
Equine Love in San Antonio

S6 E5 - 1m 35s

How does a Vietnam veteran recover from trauma and addiction? This San Antonio embalmer deals with more death than most, and he knows the importance of grieving and processing.
That's Wild Preview

S6 E4 - 30s

When Atlanta teens Cliff, Ahmani, and Nicholas attempt to trek four, 12,000 ft snow-capped peaks in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, they face the thrills, joy, and struggles of navigating the wilds of Colorado and daily life back home in Georgia.
Wilderness 101

S6 E4 - 1m 8s

Elk, Marmots and Snow: Welcome to Colorado wilderness 101, for first timers from Atlanta it's a whole new world.
Traversing the Mountainside

S6 E4 - 1m 16s

Familiarity with snow would have helped these teens traverse a snow-packed mountain side in the Rocky Mountains.

Schedule

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REEL SOUTH

You Gave Me a Song

Tuesday
Aug 3

10:00 am

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1 Hour

Bluegrass singer and musician Alice Gerrard, 84, performs, teaches and inspires the next generation of musicians.
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Saint Cloud Hill

Wednesday
Aug 4

5:00 am

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1 Hour

Capt. Chris Scott rallies tent residents to defend their provisional homes against gentrification in Nashville, Tenn.
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Saint Cloud Hill

Wednesday
Aug 4

11:00 am

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1 Hour

Capt. Chris Scott rallies tent residents to defend their provisional homes against gentrification in Nashville, Tenn.
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REEL SOUTH

You Gave Me a Song

Saturday
Aug 7

9:00 am

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1 Hour

Bluegrass singer and musician Alice Gerrard, 84, performs, teaches and inspires the next generation of musicians.
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REEL SOUTH

Attache

Tuesday
Aug 10

10:00 am

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1 Hour

The Attache Show Choir of Clinton High School in Mississippi is considered among the most successful high school show choirs in history.
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REEL SOUTH

The Well-Placed Weed

Wednesday
Aug 11

7:00 pm

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1 Hour

The life and work of garden designer Ryan Gainey, including his "garden of remembrance" in Decatur, Ga.
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REEL SOUTH

The Well-Placed Weed

Thursday
Aug 12

12:00 am

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1 Hour

The life and work of garden designer Ryan Gainey, including his "garden of remembrance" in Decatur, Ga.
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REEL SOUTH

The Well-Placed Weed

Thursday
Aug 12

8:00 am

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1 Hour

The life and work of garden designer Ryan Gainey, including his "garden of remembrance" in Decatur, Ga.
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REEL SOUTH

Attache

Saturday
Aug 14

9:00 am

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1 Hour

The Attache Show Choir of Clinton High School in Mississippi is considered among the most successful high school show choirs in history.
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REEL SOUTH

Mossville: When Great Trees Fall

Tuesday
Aug 17

10:00 am

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1 Hour

A man refuses to leave his home in Mossville, La., an area contaminated and uprooted by petrochemical plants.
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REEL SOUTH

Attache

Tuesday
Aug 17

9:00 pm

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1 Hour

The Attache Show Choir of Clinton High School in Mississippi is considered among the most successful high school show choirs in history.
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REEL SOUTH

Attache

Wednesday
Aug 18

1:00 am

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1 Hour

The Attache Show Choir of Clinton High School in Mississippi is considered among the most successful high school show choirs in history.
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REEL SOUTH

Attache

Wednesday
Aug 18

9:00 am

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1 Hour

The Attache Show Choir of Clinton High School in Mississippi is considered among the most successful high school show choirs in history.

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