2025 New Orleans Film Festival

Doc Shorts: Southern Upbringing

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These documentary shorts explore the joys, struggles, and complexities of growing up in the South. From small-town traditions to family dynamics and cultural rituals, the films capture the rich textures of Southern life—its humor, its heartbreak, and the unforgettable characters who shape it. Together, they paint a vivid portrait of what it means to come of age in this distinctive region.

“In the Garden” is a three-generational reflection piece set in rural Georgia, where the director’s mother reflects on the life of her own aging mother. Blending documentary and narrative forms, the film tells the story of the grandmother’s life through a lyrical, long-form poem. What began as an effort to preserve the director's childhood memories—deeply tied to her grandmother and the Southern landscape—evolved into a meditation on aging and solitude. It’s an exploration of memory, family, and the inescapable pull of home.

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    11 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    World
  • Director
    Ivey Redding
  • Screenwriter
    Ivey Redding
  • Producer
    Ivey Redding
  • Cinematographer
    Noah Hanson
  • Editor
    Ivey Redding
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