Film

Us & Them: What We Hide — Examining The Collateral Damage Of Addiction

West Virginia is seeing a dramatic decline in overdose deaths, but addiction’s consequences can be complex. On a new episode of Us & Them, Trey Kay explores what addiction can leave behind for children and families through the film “What We Hide” and a conversation with addiction and mental health professionals.

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After America250, 100 Days In Appalachia Is Searching For The Region’s Future With Its Youth

100 Days in Appalachia is amplifying youth voices in what the vision for America looks like as part of the Appalachia 250 project.

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A Look At Filmmaker Oscar Micheaux’s Impact, This West Virginia Morning

This week, Inside Appalachia discusses the influence and contributions of Oscar Micheaux, an African American filmmaker who lived in Virginia in the 1920s. Mason Adams speaks with Roanoke historian Jordan Bell about Micheaux's life and career.

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W.Va.’s Growing Film Industry, This West Virginia Morning

Two films that made the Netflix Top 10 list this month were shot in West Virginia and produced by the same West Virginia film company. As it turns out, the film industry here has been quietly growing in recent years, thanks in part to financial incentives. But the state is also home to some picture-perfect settings that aren’t easy for movie makers to find.

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