Bright Morning Stars:
The Johnsons of HempHill

A short-form documentary, produced by Brett Ratliff and Ethan Payne. Filmed and directed by Ethan Payne. Released by Appalshop Films, with support from South Arts, Berea College, and National Endowment for the Arts.

Film by Ethan Payne
Music by Gesham Cash
Produced by Ethan Payne and Brett Ratliff
2022 Appalshop FIlms

West Virginia's First Lady of Soul: A Film about Doris "Lady D" Fields

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Music by Gesham Cash
Produced by Ethan Payne and Brett Ratliff
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My String of Pearls: The Art of Angie Debord

Film by Ethan Payne
Music by Gesham Cash
Produced by Ethan Payne and Brett Ratliff
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That Tree Lives On: A Film about Terry Ratliff

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Music by Gesham Cash
Produced by Ethan Payne and Brett Ratliff
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Bright Morning Stars: The Johnsons of Hemp Hill

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