Hillbilly
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-- Dolly Parton
Hillbilly
In HILLBILLY directors Ashley York and Sally Rubin show the evolution of the "hillbilly" stereotype in media and culture, linking it with corporate exploitation of Appalachia’s natural resources. The film examines the experience of rural voters and seeks to expand cultural understanding of the region by featuring diverse communities in Appalachia, including Appalshop's Appalachian Media Institute where young adults find community and refuge, and the Affrilachian Poets, a grassroots group of poets of color living in the Appalachian region. HILLBILLY seeks to challenge audiences' perception of Appalachia, offering people within the region a cinematic portrayal of which they can be proud, and opening up dialogue between urban and rural America.
Genre
Documentary
Web Site
Runtime
85
Language
English
Director
Sally Rubin,
Ashley York
Producer
Sally Rubin,
Ashley York
Cast
bell hooks,
Amythyst Kiah,
Michael Apted,
Ronny Cox,
Billy Redden,
Silas House
Played at
Glendale 9.28.18 - 10.04.18
Monica Film Center 10.08.18 - 10.08.18
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