Participation Type
Performance
Session Title
Session 3.17 Social Life
Session Abstract or Summary
Hills, hymns, and highways: Two films dedicated to showcasing Kentucky’s unique cultures.
The panel will present two films dealing with unique cultural phenomena in the commonwealth of Kentucky. The films present a perspective of Kentucky culture that differs from most imagery of the state. The films showcase Kentucky as a region more than just horses, basketball, and bluegrass.
Films
Panel Member Ann Andaloro
Sweet Songs: Feminine Voices from the Hills
The lives of men and women are different. Storytelling highlights the differences. Musical storytelling can provide an understanding of the differences, challenge inequities as well as heal the wounds. Women have a huge role in preserving cultural values through music. The songs women choose to sing articulate the experience of women through time. This film highlights female musicians. Each artist discusses her favorite song. The film also presents a video artist’s depiction of the music.
Panel Member Steven Middleton
Commonwealth Curiosities; An Ode to Kentucky’s Unique Attractions
This documentary focuses on old American roadside attractions and curiosities in Kentucky. In a vestige to days gone by this film documents the roadside attractions, and unknown gems known only by those faithful travelers who have stumbled upon them. With the advent of interstate highways, seen only by those willing to venture on the roads less traveled, these once treasured places have become nearly extinct. Commonwealth Curiosities brings to you a glimpse of these roadside attractions and the characters that are behind each unique place.
Presentation #1 Title
Hills, hymns, and highways: Two films dedicated to showcasing Kentucky’s unique cultures.
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
Hills, hymns, and highways: Two films dedicated to showcasing Kentucky’s unique cultures. The panel will present two films dealing with unique cultural phenomena in the commonwealth of Kentucky. The films present a perspective of Kentucky culture that differs from most imagery of the state. The films showcase Kentucky as a region more than just horses, basketball, and bluegrass. Films Panel Member Ann Andaloro Sweet Songs: Feminine Voices from the Hills The lives of men and women are different. Storytelling highlights the differences. Musical storytelling can provide an understanding of the differences, challenge inequities as well as heal the wounds. Women have a huge role in preserving cultural values through music. The songs women choose to sing articulate the experience of women through time. This film highlights female musicians. Each artist discusses her favorite song. The film also presents a video artist’s depiction of the music. Panel Member Steven Middleton Commonwealth Curiosities; An Ode to Kentucky’s Unique Attractions This documentary focuses on old American roadside attractions and curiosities in Kentucky. In a vestige to days gone by this film documents the roadside attractions, and unknown gems known only by those faithful travelers who have stumbled upon them. With the advent of interstate highways, seen only by those willing to venture on the roads less traveled, these once treasured places have become nearly extinct. Commonwealth Curiosities brings to you a glimpse of these roadside attractions and the characters that are behind each unique place.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Steven Middleton is a instructor of Mass Communication at Morehead State University, award winning documentarian, Television producer, historian, radio host, harmonica player, and steamboat enthusiast. Steven has had his documentary worked showcased both nationally and internationally. His works have been syndicated by PBS affiliates, and shown as far as Katmandu, Nepal.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #2
Ann Andaloro is a professor at Morehead State University in the Department of Communication, Media and Leadership Studies. She is the sponsor of the National Broadcast Society campus chapter, the Director of the Interdisciplinary Women's Studies Program.
Hills, hymns, and highways: Two films dedicated to showcasing Kentucky’s unique cultures.
Hills, hymns, and highways: Two films dedicated to showcasing Kentucky’s unique cultures. The panel will present two films dealing with unique cultural phenomena in the commonwealth of Kentucky. The films present a perspective of Kentucky culture that differs from most imagery of the state. The films showcase Kentucky as a region more than just horses, basketball, and bluegrass. Films Panel Member Ann Andaloro Sweet Songs: Feminine Voices from the Hills The lives of men and women are different. Storytelling highlights the differences. Musical storytelling can provide an understanding of the differences, challenge inequities as well as heal the wounds. Women have a huge role in preserving cultural values through music. The songs women choose to sing articulate the experience of women through time. This film highlights female musicians. Each artist discusses her favorite song. The film also presents a video artist’s depiction of the music. Panel Member Steven Middleton Commonwealth Curiosities; An Ode to Kentucky’s Unique Attractions This documentary focuses on old American roadside attractions and curiosities in Kentucky. In a vestige to days gone by this film documents the roadside attractions, and unknown gems known only by those faithful travelers who have stumbled upon them. With the advent of interstate highways, seen only by those willing to venture on the roads less traveled, these once treasured places have become nearly extinct. Commonwealth Curiosities brings to you a glimpse of these roadside attractions and the characters that are behind each unique place.
