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The Southern Foodways Alliance drives a more progressive future by leading conversations that challenge existing constructs, shape perspectives, and foster meaningful discussions. We reconsider the past with research, scrutiny, and documentation.
Gravy Podcast
With the Lee Brothers as our guides, we step behind the scenes of the catering world.
Gravy Podcast
Gravy shares the story of Flossie’s, a restaurant serving Mississippi-style hot tamales in Los Angeles, and the mother-daughter dream that fueled it.
Gravy Podcast
Cajun Country fish fries are a Lenten tradition, as are seafood po-boys from Olde Time Grocery.
Film
A profile of Sadé Meeks, founder of GRITS, Inc. and winner of the 2023 John Egerton Prize.
Film
A profile of 2023 Ruth Fertel Keeper of the Flame, Ashley Hansen.
Film
A profile of Eddie Hernandez, the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner.
Latest
SFA invites filmmakers to apply to be part of a four-member cohort for our 2024 film residency.
Latest
SFA seeks producers for individual episodes of Gravy as well as multi-episode batches.
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