Description
The Tallahatchie documentary, produced by Six Shooter Studios and helmed by Mississippi filmmaker Clark Richey, is a sweeping visual journey into the heart of the Tallahatchie River region—its landscapes, legacies, and layered histories. This ambitious project is set to air on Mississippi Public Broadcasting in 2025 and will unfold as an eight-part docuseries spotlighting the river’s cultural, ecological, and historical significance across eight counties.
Rooted in storytelling and regional pride, Tallahatchie aims to elevate public awareness of a resource that has long shaped life in North Mississippi but remains underappreciated in broader tourism narratives. The series blends cinematic footage, local interviews, and archival insights to explore everything from outdoor recreation and folklore to pivotal moments in civil rights history.
To hear directly from the creator, Clark Richey and "Tallahatchie" offers a compelling overview of the series’ vision and its ties to the Tallahatchie River Authority. Richey also shares more about the project’s development and cultural impact in Clark Richey – Six Shooter Studios, filmed during the 2024 Tallahatchie River Festival.
The documentary’s themes echo through American music and memory, as seen in Ode to Billy Joe "Trailer", which references the iconic Tallahatchie Bridge, and bobbie Gentry tells us about what happened to a good old ..., a haunting musical reflection on Southern storytelling.
Finally, the series doesn’t shy away from difficult truths. It’s been 70 years since the murder of Emmett Till. His cousin ... reminds viewers of the river’s proximity to one of the most painful chapters in American history, underscoring Tallahatchie’s commitment to honoring both beauty and reckoning.
This documentary is more than a celebration—it’s a reclamation of place, memory, and meaning.
Date & Time
Sat, Nov 1, 2025 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue Details
Magnolia Theatre
127 East Bankhead StreetNew Albany, Mississippi 38652
