Made in Mississippi (1975)
A 16mm documentary based on fieldwork that William Ferris conducted with African American folk artists throughout Mississippi. Footage includes Richard Foster at the "dog trot" house he grew up in, basket maker Leon "Peck" Clark, quilter Amanda Gordon, floral gardener Esther Criss, cane fife maker Otha Turner, painter and cane maker Lester Willis, and sculptor James "Son" Thomas. The artists discuss their informal training, artisic motivation and vision, and the value they attach to their art while working on their crafts.
Director: Bill Ferris, Judy Peiser
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: January 1, 1975
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Made in Mississippi about?
- A 16mm documentary based on fieldwork that William Ferris conducted with African American folk artists throughout Mississippi. Footage includes Richard Foster at the "dog trot" house he grew up in, basket maker Leon "Peck" Clark, quilter Amanda Gordon, floral gardener Esther Criss, cane fife maker Otha Turner, painter and cane maker Lester Willis, and sculptor James "Son" Thomas. The artists discuss their informal training, artisic motivation and vision, and the value they attach to their art while working on their crafts.
- Who directed Made in Mississippi?
- Made in Mississippi was directed by Bill Ferris, Judy Peiser.
- How long is Made in Mississippi?
- Made in Mississippi has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Made in Mississippi?
- Made in Mississippi is a Documentary film.