Mississippi Creates: Shaped by Clay

Streaming Media

Document Type

Video

Publication Date

5-2-2025

Abstract

Mississippi sculptor Bill Beckwith reflects on techniques he gained from his late mentor Leon Koury. This film explores how living and working as an artist in Mississippi bears a unique meaning, and how community and mentorship foster the growth of each new generation.

Will Harbison is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Mississippi, pursuing a degree in southern studies and political science.

Samson Oklobia is a storyteller with a background in filmmaking and television production. A graduate of Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Jos, he got his training as a Cinematographer and High-Def Filmmaker from PEFTI Film Institute, Lagos and New York Film Academy, Abu Dhabi, respectively.

Olivia Whittington is a documentarian living and working in Oxford, MS. Olivia is pursuing an MA in Southern Studies with an emphasis in documentary practice from the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. Olivia is the Operations Manager for the Southern Documentary Project.

Relational Format

video recording

Comments

SST 537 Documenting the South Through Film (John Rash)

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Will Harbison

Samson Oklobia

Will Harbison

Olivia Whittington

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