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October 15-16, 2021
2021 Southern Foodways Symposium
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October 15-16, 2021
2021 Southern Foodways Symposium

Films

The SFA’s films celebrate the people and places who enrich the landscape of Southern food and culture.

Film

Peggy’s

By Joe York

Peggy Webb opened her house to diners in 1961, setting up a small buffet in the hallway and a dining room with community seating. More than 50 years later, customers still fix their own plates and pay for their meal by leaving cash in a basket on the table.

More Films

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20 Years, 20 Founders: Ann Abadie

Founding member Ann Abadie reflects on the growth of foodways in cultural studies.

Film

20 Years, 20 Founders: Ben and Karen Barker

SFA founding members Ben and Karen Barker explain the importance of restaurant workers to the SFA audience.

Film

20 Years, 20 Founders: Charles Wilson

Founding member Charles Wilson discusses SFA as an incubator for academics and the role of SFA in delivering academic ideas to a popular audience.

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20 Years, 20 Founders: Damon Lee Fowler

SFA Founding member and culinary historian Damon Lee Fowler describes the significance of recognizing Southern food as regional cuisine.

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20 Years, 20 Founders: Frank Stitt

SFA founding member Frank Stitt recalls the menu he created for the Founders Dinner.

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20 Years, 20 Founders: Joe Randall

SFA founding member Joe Randall talks the importance of recognizing chefs and pitmasters of color and their contributions to Southern food in this Founders Short.

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