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The series continues as Southern creators take us home to the places that define them.
In episode three, some of the South’s most compelling and influential contemporary creators take us to the places that feed their imaginations: Mississippi author Jesmyn Ward, Georgia screenwriter and series creator Michael Waldron, Arkansas songwriter Justin Moore, Mississippi poet Natasha Trethewey, New Orleans songwriter Tarriona “Tank” Ball and Virginia songwriter Thao Nguyen.
Episode 3 Preview
Preview: Episode 3 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
In episode three, some of the South’s most compelling and influential contemporary creators take us to the places that feed their imaginations: Mississippi author Jesmyn Ward, Georgia screenwriter and series creator Michael Waldron, Arkansas songwriter Justin Moore, Mississippi poet Natasha Trethewey, New Orleans songwriter Tarriona “Tank” Ball and Virginia songwriter Thao Nguyen.
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Jesmyn Ward Reads From Her Memoir 'Men We Reaped'
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Two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward reads from her memoir "Men We Reaped." (2m 13s)
Justin Moore Discusses the Inspiration for His Songwriting
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Justin Moore shows us the land he grew up on and remembers his grandfather. (1m 13s)
Natasha Trethewey Returns to New Orleans
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Pulitzer Prize winner Natasha Trethewey returns to New Orleans. (2m 31s)
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