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Oct. 1-31, 2020: Each Saturday in October
2020 SFA Fall Symposium
October 11, 2020
Egerton Prize & Panel Discussion; Southern Festival of Books ⟶
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Oct. 1-31, 2020: Each Saturday in October
2020 SFA Fall Symposium
October 11, 2020
Egerton Prize & Panel Discussion; Southern Festival of Books ⟶

Films

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

Film

The Welcome Table

By Joe York

An homage to Martha Hawkins of Montgomery, Alabama, whose restaurant, Martha’s Place, serves as a modern day incarnation of the Civil Rights Movement’s beloved community ideal. Hawkins was the winner of the SFA’s 2004 Ruth Fertel Keeper of the Flame Award.

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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