Local Documentary Filmmaker Sonya “Sam” Mitchell Will Be Speaking at Central Library June 13 and July 18

Sonya Mitchell

Birmingham native Sonya “Sam” Mitchell will share her knowledge and experience of making films in her presentation, The Documentary Filmmaking Process, at the Central Library on Thursday, June 13, 12:00–1:00 p.m. There will be a second presentation at the Central Library on Thursday, July 18, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Two of Mitchell’s short films, Jesse “Speeks” and The Truth Up and Coming, are profiles of interesting friends and both have been screened in recent years at the local Sidewalk Film Festival. Her latest film, The State Wins, takes a look at Alabama’s favorite pastime—college football.

What: The Documentary Filmmaking Process with Sonya “Sam” Mitchell
When: Thursday, June 13, and July 18, 2019
Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Where: Birmingham Public Library – Central Library/Linn-Henley Research Library, 4th floor, Arrington Auditorium