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Appalachian Stories: Film Folklore and Soul Food | Charleston News
Step back into the roaring twenties with Oscar Micheaux, Appalachia’s pioneering filmmaker who turned adversity into cinematic brilliance. Then, meet Kentucky’s poet laureate living in eerie proximity to the country’s most lethal cryptid — a creature that’s turned would-be hunters into cautionary tales. And for a warm, soulful close, Xavier Oglesby shares his family’s kitchen secrets, passing down generations of soul food traditions to his niece. This episode blends bold history, spine-tingling folklore, and mouthwatering heritage — all rooted in the rich, resilient spirit of Appalachia…
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