mound bayou

The title of the documentary comes from a remark attributed to President Theodore Roosevelt, who reportedly described Mound Bayou as “the most remarkable town in the South” after visiting the community during a 1908 campaign stop. #moundbayou #documentary #illinoishouse

Organizers say the screening is also a call to action, encouraging Chicago-area residents to help elevate Mound Bayou’s story within the broader national narrative and in Hollywood portrayals of Black history. #documentary #blackhistory #premiere

Creator and executive producer Kahari “The BooRay! King” Nash confirms, “Memphis, Chicago and Atlanta are the chosen cities for the preview tour, with Memphis slated as the preferred opening city. #tour #documentary