“The Doc Block” is sponsored by the Beaumont Heritage Society.
GOLDEN
A short documentary film about a long iconic beard! William Lee Golden of Country Music Hall of Fame group, The Oak Ridge Boys hasn’t trimmed or shaved his beard since 1980. Music legends Jamey Johnson (You Should Have Seen it in Color, High Cost of Living, Stars in Alabama), Eddy Raven (Operator Operator, I Got Mexico, Joe Knows How to Live), Tony Brown (producer of over 100 #1 records including George Strait, Reba, Chris Stapleton, Wynonna Judd, Steve Earle and more) and famous photographers weigh in on it in this animated short doc.
Directed by Hank Bagwell
Runtime: 6 minutes
OF THE HEART
Of The Heart is a unique documentary capturing real and raw moments of intergenerational friendship through recorded conversations between four pairs of friends, illustrated by charming an inventive animation. These friends talk about everything: walks, smells, hope, regret, loss, dementia, the medical system, with plenty to laugh about too.
Directed by Alex Salsberg
Runtime: 12 minutes
CRAB YARNS
An exploration of the 2023 crabbing season on the Chesapeake Bay, following the captain and crew of the Fishing Vessel Miss Paula.
Directed by Alexander Snider
Runtime: 19 minutes
Filmmakers may be in attendance.