NATCHEZ: Uncovering the Stories Beneath the South (PBS Film)

Today we’re joined by director Suzannah Herbert and producer Darcy McKinnon, the award‑winning filmmaking team behind the powerful new PBS documentary NATCHEZ. Their film takes viewers deep into the heart of Mississippi, confronting the myths, memories, and lived realities of the American South through the voices of the people who call Natchez home. Antebellum homes draw visitors to Natchez, Mississippi, but not everyone agrees on the stories being told. As tour guides, homeowners, and activists navigate competing histories, the town confronts the tension between preservation and truth, offering a glimpse into a Southern community wrestling with race, memory, and identity. These very talented ladies share what inspired the project and what they hope audiences will take away from this timely and resonant documentary. Natchez premieres on PBS’s INDEPENDENT LENS on May 11, 2026, (check local listings) and will be available to stream on the PBS app and PBS Documentaries YouTube channel. #natchezpbs #natchezdocumentary #natchezmississippi #antebellumsouth #PBSoriginals #independentLens #deepsouth ##americansouthhistory  #darcymckinnon #suzannahHerbert #plantations   https://youtu.be/0AuX0iE2Rhw?si=P18r713PFqjCzL1r Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.