Library of Congress archives Petunia Productions documentaries
The Library of Congress and WGBH, the flagship public television station in Boston, have archived Danielle Beverly’s feature documentaries Old South and Learning to Swallow into their permanent collections. The films are available for research purposes at the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.
Our documentaries now for sale via our website!
Old South and Learning to Swallow are now for sale. Watch the promo video to learn more about licenses, formats and pricing! Schedule Director and Assistant Professor Danielle Beverly to visit your class or community organization for a virtual Q&A and discussion around the issues in each film. Contact her at petunia@petuniaproductions.net Old South issues: […]
Old South fraternity back in the news
In a recent @NYTimes article, Kappa Alpha Order, the fraternity in my documentary Old South, reckons with its legacy in 2020.
Al Jazeera tweets indicate Old South impact
It’s been rewarding to watch the social media stats that promote the Old South international broadcast on Al Jazeera “Witness”. Screenshots indicate that thousands are clicking the tweets, which launch clips from the documentary.
Old South international broadcast on Al Jazeera “Witness”
Old South international broadcast
Thelma Hurley at her funeral home beneath portrait of her husband
photo credit: Danielle Beverly)
Thomas Castillo
“…a rich and nuanced film…does offer a politics, but also acknowledges complexity and humanity.” – Thomas J. Castillo, Assistant Professor, Bowling Green State University, Department of Theatre and Film
Video Librarian
” *** ½ Highly recommended… a surprisingly hopeful documentary that begins with a portrait of a community dividing itself along polarized racial lines but ends on a symbol of possibility.” – Video Librarian
Kendra Hamilton
“I can’t recommend OLD SOUTH highly enough, both for its entertainment value and for its usefulness as a tool in sparking much needed dialogues” – Dr. Kendra Hamilton, Professor of English, Presbyterian College
Alternate Roots
“…provides an entry point for dialogue, deliberation, and re-imagining how communities can thrive.” – Jess Solomon, Community Engagement Facilitator, Alternate ROOTS