Reel South.

Reel South

Independent documentary films about the American South focus on its history, people, culture and landscape. Highlighting the Southern tradition of storytelling, the series emphasizes the region's diverse voices and points of view. Some segments include an old-time barn dance in North Carolina; the plight of the Native American community around the Isle de Jean Charles in Louisiana; and the career of artist Patrick Dougherty. This anthology series is a collaborative effort between South Carolina ETV, UNC-TV and the Southern Documentary Fund.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Mon, 6/15 at 9:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Discount Funeral; No Se Ve Desde Aca

Two films explore belonging, memory and aspiration, revealing how place shapes nostalgia, resilience and the pursuit of the American dream.

Wed, 6/17 at 4:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Jan Beauboeuf; Police Dive; Teddy

Three intimate portraits of calling and commitment.

Wed, 6/17 at 10:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Jan Beauboeuf; Police Dive; Teddy

Three intimate portraits of calling and commitment.

Sun, 6/21 at 9:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Discount Funeral; No Se Ve Desde Aca

Two films explore belonging, memory and aspiration, revealing how place shapes nostalgia, resilience and the pursuit of the American dream.

Mon, 6/22 at 1:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Discount Funeral; No Se Ve Desde Aca

Two films explore belonging, memory and aspiration, revealing how place shapes nostalgia, resilience and the pursuit of the American dream.

Mon, 6/22 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Discount Funeral; No Se Ve Desde Aca

Two films explore belonging, memory and aspiration, revealing how place shapes nostalgia, resilience and the pursuit of the American dream.

Wed, 6/24 at 4:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Boil That Cabbage Down; Red Sands; George V

A novice banjoist uncovers the instrument's Black roots; a Mexican-American off-road culture redefines the border; a Ukrainian immigrant's art finds long-awaited recognition.

Wed, 6/24 at 10:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Boil That Cabbage Down; Red Sands; George V

A novice banjoist uncovers the instrument's Black roots; a Mexican-American off-road culture redefines the border; a Ukrainian immigrant's art finds long-awaited recognition.