Our State
Stagione 8
Inspired by the pages of Our State magazine, the Emmy® Award-winning series celebrates the people and places of North Carolina through immersive documentary films, combining stunning high-definition videography with thoughtful narration and compelling stories.
Dove guardare Our State • Stagione 8
6 Episodi
- What It Was, Was Football / Letters from Home / Virginia JohnsonE1
What It Was, Was Football / Letters from Home / Virginia JohnsonAsheboro illustrator Rich Powell draws new life out of Andy Griffith's classic monologue about a country deacon's first football game. Then, the singing duo Letters from Home honors our nation's veterans with patriotic performances. Lastly, J. Larry Keith and the Lonesome Road Band perform The Story of Virginia Johnson, Keith's original song inspired by his wife's North Carolinian childhood. - Keeper of the Vine / A Defiant Spirit / A Muse in WilmingtonE2
Keeper of the Vine / A Defiant Spirit / A Muse in WilmingtonMeet Jack and Estelle Wilson of Roanoke Island, caretakers of the "Mother Vine," one of the oldest scuppernong grape vines in existence. Then, learn how salvage divers Tim Ferris and Bob Weihe discovered a revolutionary process for making whiskey. Finally, explore Thalian Hall in Wilmington, where Oscar Wilde, Frederick Douglass, and other historic figures have graced its stunning theater. - Dirt to Shirt / Fins and FeathersE3
Dirt to Shirt / Fins and FeathersFollow the transparent, responsible creation process of Mindful Supply Company T-shirts, supporting textile production in North and South Carolina. Then, discover how Duane Raver has brought fish and birds to life with beautifully detailed illustrations for over 70 years. - Hunt Library / The Lockwood Folly / One Moment, One MeetingE4
Hunt Library / The Lockwood Folly / One Moment, One MeetingExperience the striking architecture, interior design, and technological advancements of NC State's Hunt Library, including its famous "bookBot." Then, trace the path of the local seafood industry with Bland Simpson down the Lockwood Folly River, and appreciate life's smallest moments of beauty through Japanese tea gatherings at Duke Gardens. - The Mineral City / Becoming ClydeE5
The Mineral City / Becoming ClydeThe little town of Spruce Pine sits at the epicenter of geologic history, where the earth's plates collided. Join geologist Alex Glover on a field trip with his geology class from Mayland Community College as they explore this fascinating part of our state. Then, celebrated author Clyde Edgerton reveals his many identities, and the inspirations behind his uniquely North Carolinian fiction. - Unconditional Love / Dressed for Success / Atlantic Beach PieE6
Unconditional Love / Dressed for Success / Atlantic Beach PieWhether torn to shreds by a pet, or loved to pieces after years of cuddling, stuffed animals find intensive care in the loving hands of Sally Winey. Crook's Corner chef Bill Smith can't make enough Atlantic Beach Pie, an addictive coastal dessert that has made waves all across the state. Meet Kissie Stroup, an entrepreneur bravely entering a crowded food market with homemade salad dressing.