This Earth Month, new and streaming films focus on communities striving to protect their families, homes and traditions from the adverse effects of climate change while cherishing the beauty and cultural significance of their surroundings. Premiering this April on LOCAL, USA, “Linnentown” examines the history of the historically Black neighborhood of Athens, GA and how an urban renewal project forced families out of their homes, and four new Stories from the Stage celebrate the season with stories of the environment, sports and more.
Meltdown in Dixie
In the wake of the 2015 Charleston Massacre, a battle erupts in Orangeburg, South Carolina between the Sons of Confederate Veterans and an ice cream shop owner forced to fly the Confederate flag in his parking lot. MELTDOWN IN DIXIE explores the broader role of Confederate symbolism in 21st century America and the lingering racial oppression which these symbols help maintain.
Black Godfather of Scuba
Dr. Albert “Doc” Jones, founder of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers, dedicated his life to uncovering lost histories beneath the ocean. When his team found the Henrietta Marie, the first recovered slave ship, he set out to honor those lost at sea. This film celebrates his mission to recover forgotten stories and preserve them for future generations.
Linnentown
The last living descendants of a once-thriving Black neighborhood in Athens, GA come together to fight to preserve the memory of Linnentown and to seek redress for what was lost. Their family homes were razed in a 1960s urban renewal program and they, along with civic-minded neighbors, unite to try to reclaim their forgotten history and forge a path toward reconciliation.
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April marks Earth Month, an opportunity to reflect on the state of our planet and cherish the beauty and cultural significance of our surroundings. Find what to watch in our April viewer's guide and Our WORLD collection.
Premiering this month on LOCAL, USA, “Linnentown” examines the history of the historically Black neighborhood of Athens, GA and how an urban renewal project forced families out of their homes.
And four new STORIES FROM THE STAGE episodes – “Out of the Park” (4/7), “Victory Lap” (4/14), “Saving the Planet” (4/21) and “Everyday Heroes” (4/28) celebrate the season with stories of the environment, sports and more.
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WORLD spotlights stories of climate change and environmental conservation from Southeast Louisiana to Aotearoa, New Zealand to the Arctic Circle. What action can you make today to create positive change for your community and the planet as a whole?
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