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Serving Southern stories to nourish and revive. |www.vittles.us Vittles produces short documentaries about people told through the lens of food.
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Some of our films address a contemporary social issue, others follow the history of a cuisine or tell the story of one recipe — we're looking for the places where food and identity intersect, revealing the human condition in pursuit of our most essential provisions. Our filmmakers have diverse professional backgrounds. The group includes community garden organizers, educators, advocates for immigr

ant rights, nutritionists and journalists. We share the roles of producer, editor and videographer. Our style is lyrical and character-driven. We aspire toward honest, collaborative storytelling with our participants. We believe in sustenance through storytelling.

08/19/2024

Same film, new name! Let your people know you can rent The Deciders starting next week!

Same film, new name —The Deciders: Red, Whiteville, And Blue will be available on Apple TV and Vimeo starting on August 27th!
Please visit: thedecidersmovie.com for the pre-sale link and more information. We will be announcing a new slate of film festivals and community screenings happening in September, stay tuned!

06/09/2024

Thank you all who have scooped up tix for tonite’s Durham Screening. There are a few seats remaining, last call!

https://www.redwhitevilleandblue.com/screenings/durham-screening

05/31/2024

The vast majority of Americans believe the economy is rigged to benefit the wealthy. So, what happens when a group of self-professed “Patriotic Millionaires” descends on a tiny, Southern town to tell working class residents they are right—then helps them organize and demand an economy that works for all, regardless of political party?

This story keeps on turning in unexpected ways—but don't worry, we've set up all pieces and players in this brand new film trailer!

05/24/2024

We're returning to The Carolina Theatre after a sold-out premiere at the Full Fram Film Festival, June 9th at the always cozy Cinema 1. The show will start promptly at 7:10p — so arrive earlier than usual, Durham.

Tickets for this special in-person event are $10 and include one free drink at the after-party-discussion located across the street at , hosted by

TIX ON SALE NOW! 🇺🇸
https://tickets.carolinatheatre.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=477

FB EVENT PAGE:
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05/05/2024

FREE public screening of my latest doc feature RED WHITEVILLE AND BLUE at the NC Museum Of History THIS SATURDAY, 5/11 as part of LONGLEAF FILM FESTIVAL.

Tired of this election already? Jump into this quixotic experiment in Democracy and go on a journey with a courageous group of people on opposite sides of so many equations; all seeking an exit ramp from the woke wars and an economy that works for all.

More info: https://www.redwhitevilleandblue.com/
FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/773623361415048/

05/02/2024

This May Day, and for much of the last year, I’ve been thinking a lot about labor. Mainly, why is it so hard of us to respect labor?

From the biscuit lady at Bojangles to the public school bus driver, all deserve fair wages for their toil. “If you don’t work, you don’t eat,” said Miss Debbie, looking over the top of her glasses with seriously strong grandma energy. I was interviewing her about fair wages, in a state and a country that consistently fails to respect labor (but finds plenty of creative ways to subsidize wealth—carried interest loopholes anyone?). As evidence, consider that every day 44% of all full-time workers in the U.S. are not paid a living wage, i.e. how much it actually costs to live where you work (childcare, housing, food). For those not living it, the human costs of this reality are hard to comprehend, while the related solutions seem pretty damn simple— showing further evidence of both is where my own labor has been and will continue to be.

I believe poverty is not inevitable, but ultimately, a result of policy and the failure to respect and value humanity in labor. Sure, it’s more complicated than that, but not really. And yes it can be hard to hold yourself to the same standards, especially in the world of independent documentary and Art making. Art is labor though, in case you / we need reminding. I am grateful to be supported in this labor by so many (you know who you are) and to find others in this creative labor who believe, at it’s best, “work is love made visible” (thank you Kahlil Gibran).

The bulk of this film was edited over the course of three weeks in a chilly beach cabin with Robert Gourley, who brought so much love to this project. We each had our little altars, sitting at the dinning room table, caring for the stories offered in the faith they can reach farther and do some measure of good. The absolute highlight of April was watching Miss Debbie, and other hard working folks from Whiteville, receive a standing ovation at the Full Frame premiere. In that moment their labor was truly respected and my own realized. Thank you to all who showed up and showed out! — D.L. Anderson

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✨ Wilmington Community Screening with special guests from nearby Whiteville; experience this heart-warming doc about finding solidarity between small town neighbors, the wealthy and working class. Tickets available at decidersmovie.com and in the bio 🎬 #livingwage #taxtherich #localpoliticsmatter Ticket

We have a solid slate of screenings popping up around North Carolina y'all! Please tell your people and consider hosting your own community screening event. "This film helps bridge the gap between people from different political parties ... powerful, inspiring." - audience feedback, Forsyth County community screening. More info: decidersmovie.com #livingwagesforall #whiteville

Now available on Apple TV today! Experience this heartfelt journey of surprising solidarity that will leave you asking who really decides where the money goes? And why not you? decidersmovie.com / link in bio #dividedwepay

🎲💩 Roulette, pullets, prizes and poo make for fundraising event unlike any other. Come on out, lay your money down and shout your lucky numbers to our country wrasslin’ callers for a chance at glory. 💫🐓 Even if you loose we all win, with proceeds benefiting NoMEC (Neighbors Opposed to Moriah Energy Center). NoMEC is fighting to keep our community safe from Dominion Energy’s proposed LNG storage facility outside Rougemont, NC. This proposed facility threatens homes, local wildlife, and even Durham’s drinking water. 💧🐟 Let’s stand together and urge the North Carolina Department of Air Quality to deny Dominion’s air permit and protect our land and water. ✊ 📅 Date: Sunday JULY 7th 📍 Location: @queeniesduram 🕒 Time: 4-7p 🏆 Awesome prizes each round! Featuring @fullflowerherbs @nanasrockwood @wineauthorities @theparlourdurham @toastfivepoints @queenysdurham @kingfisherdurham @motherssonsnc @mateotapas @parkerandotis @chetmillershop 💫 Family friendly #ChickenSh*tBingo #NoMEC #EnvironmentalJustice #PersonCountyCAN See you there! 🎉

🎲💩 Bet on where our backyard beauties will do their business and win awesome prizes each round! 🏆 This fundraising event will support NoMEC (Neighbors Opposed to Moriah Energy Center). NoMEC is fighting to keep our community safe from Dominion Energy’s proposed LNG storage facility outside Rougemont, NC. This proposed facility threatens homes, local wildlife, and even Durham’s drinking water. 💧🐟 Let’s stand together and urge the North Carolina Department of Air Quality to deny Dominion’s air permit and protect our land and water. 🛑🌳 So come on out, have a blast betting on your favorite bird and help us make a difference! ✊🌎 📅 Date: Sunday JULY 7th 📍 Location: @queeniesduram 🕒 Time: 4-7p Win prizes from @queenysdurham @theparlourdurham @wineauthorities @nanasrockwood @vinrougedurham @toastfivepoints #ChickenSh*tBingo #NoMEC #EnvironmentalJustice #SaveOurCommunity #PersonCountyCAN See you there! 🎉 Co-Hosted by @lilfarm

🎟 Get Tix: https://tinyurl.com/yrmjtfh6 Learn More: vittles.us

Get your tickets: www.vittles.us Follow @vittlesfilms to check other screenings or request your own. The minimum wage in North Carolina is still $7.25 - so we're screening all over the state heading toward November, helping voters on all sides rally to demand a living wage. This film is a not-totally-despressing look at an issue the vast majority of Americans agree on; a must see for organizers, educators, the working class and disillusioned. Together we stand, divided we pay.

Trailer | Red Whiteville And Blue Showing June 9th • Durham get tix in link, follow for more!

Official Trailer - Red Whiteville And Blue

The vast majority of Americans believe the economy is rigged to benefit the wealthy. So, what happens when a group of self-professed “Patriotic Millionaires” descends on a tiny, Southern town to tell working class residents they are right—then helps them organize and demand an economy that works for all, regardless of political party? This story keeps on turning in unexpected ways—but don't worry, we've set up all pieces and players in this brand new film trailer! #documentary #LivingWage #TaxTheRich #RedState #SwingStates #2024electionsurvey #singleissue #showmethemoney #redwhitevilleandblue

Introducing the Whiteville crew at Full Frame.

Editor Robert Gourley during one of our many days sorting out this film.