The painful but inspiring journey of Derrick Evans, a Boston teacher who moves home to coastal Mississippi when his ancestors graves are bulldozed to make way for the sprawling city of Gulfport. Over a decade, the film shows the resilience of a community that stands together for their rights.
Directors |
Leah Mahan |
Country |
USA |
Year |
2013 |
Running Time |
56 mins |
Watch the Film | |
Take Action |
leahmahan.com/comehellorhighwater/learn-act |
SFGFF Film Program: |
Screening: May 31, 2014 at Roxie Theater. SF Premiere Discussion with: Leah Mahan, director; Derrick Evans, Turkey Creek resident; Rev. Ambrose Carroll, Green For All Fellowship and Senior Pastor, Church by The Side of The Road, Berkeley; Judy Hatcher, Director, Pesticide Action Network; Daniel Iacofano, CEO, MIG Community Planning. WINNER: 2014 Green Tenacity Award |