“The past is never dead. It's not even past. All
of us labor in webs spun long before we were born, webs of heredity and
environment, of desire and consequence, of history and eternity.” -
William Faulkner
Join us at the
Strand Theatre in Vicksburg on April 11 at 7:00 p.m. for a special free screening of the award-winning documentary “Natchez.”
In partnership
with the Mississippi Humanities Council, we are proud to bring this
acclaimed film to Vicksburg. Directed by Suzannah Herbert and produced
by Darcy McKinnon, “Natchez” has earned national recognition on the
festival circuit, drawing strong reviews for its bold, thought-provoking
look at how history is remembered and presented. Both compelling and at
times darkly humorous, the film explores the layered reality behind a
Mississippi town known for its antebellum tourism—and the deeper truths
that continue to shape it today.
According to RogerEbert.com: "The question of how we see our history and who gets to decide is powerfully presented,
with respect and insight, in the documentary “Natchez.” It is about the
personal, cultural, and commercial pressures in a small Mississippi
town where the economy depends on a sanitized version of the era of
wealthy plantation owners who used enslaved people to pick cotton, a
version that is increasingly more difficult to maintain as residents and
paying visitors want a more honest story." Here's a great article about the film:
Now showing in Vicksburg, this powerful documentary is sparking important conversations across the country.
Following the
screening, stay for a panel discussion featuring the filmmakers, local
scholars, community voices, and individuals from the film. Come be part
of this meaningful evening of film and conversation at the historic
Strand Theatre.
Free Saturday, April 11
7 PM
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