Rising Hope
Time: Sat 4:00PM
Venue: Cinema
Style: Film
Description: Directed by Theo Averignos, Rising Hope introduces audiences to a Mississippi Delta community where hope survives despite generational poverty. The documentary explores issues surrounding the state’s historically oppressive policies towards Black Mississippians, the massive employment loss following NAFTA, and the devastating effects of defunding public education for consecutive generations. More central to the film, however, is the vibrant tapestry of voices and personal narratives found within the Delta. The film follows a former news anchor turned church youth leader; a first-generation college student pursuing photography; the journeys of community non-profits; and the profound life experiences of town mayors and local citizens. Through these transformational stories, audiences bear witness to extraordinary personal hardships, and their refusal to internalize the narrative of hopelessness.
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