Synopsis
Appalachia is no stranger to the complexity of media representation. Since our country’s inception, there has been a palpable divide between Urban and Rural America. Within this great divide, certain regions are viewed as “other,” and blamed for America’s social ills. Since the presidential election, the cultural divide in America has expanded. Stereotyping and slurs are rampant, finger-pointing and name-calling abound. hillbilly goes on a personal and political journey into the heart of the Appalachian coalfields, exploring the role of media representation in the creation of the iconic American “hillbilly,” and examining the social, cultural, and political underpinnings of this infamous stereotype.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 23rd, 2018 (Limited) by The Orchard |
| Video Release: | January 8th, 2019 by Cinedigm |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 84 minutes |
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| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Holler Home Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |