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Called to the Mountains | Official Trailer

Season 10 Episode 1005 | 1m 00s

Bluegrass 45, one of Japan’s first bluegrass bands, brings its unique sound to the American South. Through intimate cinematography and interviews, this film explores the band’s journey—from daily life in Japan to performances in the U.S.—showcasing the powerful cultural connections forged through music and shared experiences.

Support for Reel South is made possible by the ETV Endowment of South Carolina, National Endowment for the Arts, and Wyncote Foundation.
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A filmmaker probes dams, displacement, and family legacy.
Dr. Ken Roberts warns residents about a hydropower project.
Sandy visits the sacred birthplace of the Kiamichi River.
Country music star Ketch Secour sparks dialogue on guns in a divided America.
Parents of survivors of a school shooting in Nashville reflect on the worst day of their lives.
Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show introduces "Louder Than Guns".
A wrongful conviction in Texas is reopened after 40 years.
James's legal team confronts him about his health.
New evidence emerges in a decades-old murder case, proving the innocence of the man convicted.
A slice of life short documentary examining what it means to be a person from a place.
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Country music star Ketch Secor sparks dialogue on guns in a divided America.
A wrongful conviction in Texas is reopened after 40 years.
An 88-year-old artist reflects on life and creation in rural Louisiana.
Japanese bluegrass band Bluegrass 45 finds cultural unity through their music in the South.
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Dr. Albert “Doc” Jones leads the charge to preserve history through scuba diving.
After escaping Japan, an elderly man finds peace as a bamboo farmer in North Carolina.
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