Hulu Trailer for ‘Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story’ Doc Film

Hulu Trailer for ‘Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story’ Doc Film

by Alex Billington
January 30, 2024
Source: YouTube

“Many of our young people, they’re searching for their place in the world. They want to be seen.” Hulu has revealed an official trailer for one of their Black History Month offerings in February – a documentary film titled Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story, about one of America’s oldest historically Black boarding schools. Directed by J.J. Anderson, this film is a co-production with Andscape, which is Disney and ESPN’s Black-led division. It will be out to watch on Hulu later in February. Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story explores the intersection of childhood and adulthood through the eyes of young, Black high school youth from around the world as they work beyond society’s imposed limitations to achieve a top-notch education at America’s oldest African-American boarding school. The President of Piney Woods gave this comment: “We are deeply grateful to J.J. Anderson and Andscape for bringing the Piney Woods story to audiences in such a powerful way. For 115 years, our work has consistently pursued a mission to prepare future leaders by empowering learners – head, hands, and heart.” Looks quite good! Very cinematic.

Trailer (+ poster) for J.J. Anderson’s doc Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story, from YouTube:

“I am honored to be partnering with Andscape to bring Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story to audiences. From the illuminating experiences shared by the historical institution’s young voices to the devoted labor put forth by crew members— this film is a heartfelt testimony of love, community, and culture. We are overjoyed to share it with the world.” –Director J.J. Anderson

Presented by Andscape, Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story is a documentary film set against the culturally historical backdrop of one of America’s oldest Black boarding schools. This film amplifies the journeys of several Piney Woods School students and staff members, providing a never-before-seen window into the ever-evolving, complex layers of the school and its many students. Vividly, yet beautifully Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story captures the emotional, physical, and mental tolls required to be young, Black, and educated in America by honoring the students’ perspectives of themselves and their school. The Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story doc film is directed by up-and-coming filmmaker J.J. Anderson (visit her official site), making her feature directorial debut after a few short films including Home/Free and The Feels previously. Produced by Mecia Hollar and Laura Avila Tacsan; exec produced by Andscape’s Kelley L. Carter, J.J. Anderson, Marc Jordan, Jason Aidoo. Hulu will debut Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story streaming on Hulu starting on February 23rd, 2024 coming soon. Interested?

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