Friday Jan 28, 2022
Appalachia Meets World Episode 37 - Appalachian Storytelling with Elaine McMillion Sheldon
In this episode, Neil and Will sit down with award winning documentary filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon. Better known for her Netflix documentaries "Recovery Boys" and "Heroin(e)", she dives into her overall work, why it's important for her to be in Appalachia and how there are bigger issues to worry about than lazy stereotypes. As a granddaughter, daughter and sister of a coal miner, she also discusses her upcoming documentary, "King Coal", and the immediate need to focus on what's next. You also don't want to miss her West Virginia trivia skills and how she calls a place she has never lived "home." Additionally, find out what Neil thinks of acronyms and "incubators" - it's been a while! Take a listen!
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