The documentary "Natchez" critiques how the Mississippi town's tourism and economy perpetuate a cinematic fantasy of the Old South, sanitizing slavery. It contrasts this curated nostalgia with Black residents' historical truths and preservation efforts at authentic sites like former slave markets.
Natchez Film Exposes Old Souths Painful Truth
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