A Film Fellowship Program
Actively raising awareness and appreciation for Alabama's environment and natural beauty
In "Alabama Roots", we travel across Alabama rediscovering our native plants, meeting passionate plant people along the way who are making changes big and small in hopes of preserving the last vestiges of once vast ecosystems and Alabama’s unprecedented botanical biodiversity. Directed by Kaleb Manske and Hannah Schoettmer.
In "The Cost of Forever", we uncover the hidden and costly dangers of ‘forever chemicals’ in our rivers and drinking water sources, following Riverkeepers and water protectors as they strive to protect communities—and themselves—from PFAS contamination. Directed by Charlie Connell.
In "Forces of Nature", we meet and celebrate three Alabama women who, out of necessity to protect the people and places they love, answered the call to advocate for their water, land and communities.
Directed by Olivia Hall.
In "Saving Seagrass: Alabama’s Critical Underwater Nursery", we dive underwater to discover a “whole ‘nother living world under there in the seagrass that nobody ever sees”, full of critters and life and we learn what must happen to protect this Submerged Aquatic Vegetation vital to the health of Mobile Bay and the communities and industries that rely on it.
Directed by Robert Boyd.
"Philopatry" features a captivating poem created this summer. Images from past filmmakers and from Jermaine’s own experience at Ruffner Mountain in Birmingham accompany the words. Directed by Jermaine Thompson.
The most effective way to spur change and make a difference is by learning about the issues and taking action—find out how you can get involved in the pressing issues featured in the Southern Exposure films by clicking on the additional information located below each film where applicable.
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