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Political Rewind bonus episode: A chat about women in film with The New York Times' Manohla Dargis

Bonus episode: On this special edition, we take a look at the impact of women in film. We sit down with The New York Times' Manohla Dargis to discuss their roles in front of and behind the camera — and we also dive into Oscar predictions. 

March 09, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
The Tyler Perry Exhibit

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  • Arts & Life

There's a Tyler Perry experience you can only have in Macon

"It's Black History Month. It's The Harriet Tubman Museum, It makes sense." The entertainment mogul is honored with an exhibit in Macon.

February 21, 2023
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By:
  • Sonia Murray
Little Richard during a visit to Macon in 2005.

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  • Arts & Life

‘He was bold, ... he was gender-nonconforming.’ New film examines life of Little Richard

A new documentary film about Little Richard, the Macon-born architect of rock ’n’ roll, is a nuanced exploration of his life and career and the path he forged for generations of entertainers.

February 01, 2023
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By:
  • Joe Kovac
Columbus resident Morgan Harrell (center) is a dancer in the movie “A Jazzman’s Blues” on Netflix. The film is written and directed by Tyler Perry (left) and choreographed by Debbie Allen (right).

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  • Arts & Life

Columbus resident believes faith and God helped her land role in Tyler Perry’s new movie

Columbus resident Morgan Harrell believes faith and divine intervention helped her land this role three years after being so severely injured, it was unclear whether she would dance again.

September 26, 2022
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By:
  • Mark Rice
Rebekah Weigel of Peacetree Productions scans the shooting schedule Wednesday in their temporary Macon office at 338 Poplar St. (Liz Fabian)

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  • Arts & Life

Casting call goes out for $8.5 million movie filming in Macon this fall

A Hollywood production team is setting up temporary offices in downtown Macon to film a major motion picture backed by big names and benefactors that bankrolled the $8.5 million project.

September 08, 2022
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By:
  • Liz Fabian
California Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses his 2022-2023 state budget revision during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, May 13, 2022. Newsom recently called for film productions in Georgia to reconsider working in the state due to the state legislature "legislatures waging “a cruel assault on essential rights."

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  • Business

California's governor says the film industry should leave Georgia. But film workers disagree

Georgia's film industry is once again in the spotlight — against the backdrop of an increasingly politicized climate in the state.

August 29, 2022
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
A photo of Johnny Isakson.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Former Sen. Johnny Isakson's legacy; A dive into Georgia's film industry

Monday on Political Rewind: A giant of Georgia politics died over the weekend. Former Sen. Johnny Isakson passed away Sunday. He served many years in Congress, gaining a national reputation as an affable bipartisan. Later on the show, a deep dive into Ga.'s film industry with guest host Donna Lowry.

December 20, 2021
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  • Donna Lowry ,
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • and 2 more
U.S. soldiers stand guard along the perimeter at the international airport in Kabul Aug. 16, 2021.

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  • Movies

Our Film Critic Explores Why The Harrowing Afghanistan Images May Feel Familiar

Bob Mondello reflects on the portrayal and the despair of Afghanistan's story, as shown on film for decades — in The Man Who Would Be King, Rambo III, Charlie Wilson's War, Zero Dark Thirty and more.

August 19, 2021
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  • Bob Mondello
Jean Satterfield plays the revolutionary leader of an underground women's army in the 1983 feminist classic <em>Born in Flames.</em>

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  • Arts & Life

This 1983 Feminist Film Was Set In The Dystopian Future, So Basically Right Now

Born in Flames was made by pioneering underground filmmaker Lizzie Borden. She vanished from screens for decades, and now her work is being rediscovered.

July 03, 2021
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By:
  • Neda Ulaby
Carterland Film

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Georgia Today: 'Carterland' Documentary Revisits Jimmy Carter's Presidency

Jimmy Carter may be the only American president to have used the White House as a stepping stone. Turned out of office after one term, Carter went on to global esteem as a champion of public health, a geopolitical negotiator, and an advocate for democratic representation. His legislative record as president tells another story. Georgia-born brothers and filmmakers Will and Jim Pattiz, revive the debate over Carter’s White House legacy in their new film “Carterland.”

April 28, 2021
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Jess Mador ,
  • and 1 more
A side by side picture of Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Continued Backlash Over Ga. Elections Law; The Possibility Of Buckhead Cityhood

Thursday on Political Rewind: Candidates are announcing their intentions to run for a myriad of offices in the upcoming 2022 elections.

April 15, 2021
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
A screen grab from the film, <em data-stringify-type="italic">Zindagi Tamasha, </em>shows the main character, Rahat Khwaja.

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  • Movies

Why Most Pakistanis Can't See The Film Pakistan Is Submitting For An Oscar Nod

Zindagi Tamasha has come under fire for its portrayal of a its Muslim cleric. Critics add it to a growing list of entertainment shelved this year in response to outcries from the religious right.

February 08, 2021
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By:
  • Zuha Siddiqui and
  • Diaa Hadid
Claudia and Pierre Lacy from the film "Always in Season."

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  • Movie Interviews

'Always In Season' Examines Generational Trauma Of Lynchings, Sparks Discussion Across Racial Lines

The 2019 documentary Always In Season looks at the history of racism and lynching in the U.S. and connects it to the racial climate and justice today. As part of this narrative, the film follows the annual reenactment of the killing of four people by a mob in Monroe, Georgia in 1946 — known as the Moore’s Ford lynchings. To mark the annual reenactment, On Second Thought revisits our February discussion with Jacqueline Olive, director of Always in Season.

July 23, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock
In this Thursday, July 25, 2019 photo, security guards are posted near an entrance to Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta where a sign for movie extras is set up.

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  • Arts & Life

Georgia Film Industry Faces Uncertain Future As Pandemic Continues

The pandemic has hit Georgia's once-thriving film industry hard, leaving everyday workers with an uncertain future. "We’re not a bunch of fat cats from LA," one worker tells GPB News. 

July 22, 2020
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  • Sarah Rose
Claudia Lacy at her son Lennon's Grave from the film 'Always in Season.' The film screens on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m at GPB in Atlanta.

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  • Race

'Always In Season' Film Examines Long-Lasting Effects Of Racial Terrorism

Racial terrorism was shockingly common in the years between Reconstruction and the civil rights movement. Researchers count some 4,400 African-Americans...

July 21, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jesse Nighswonger
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