Black Mooresville: The Untold Story – Documentary – Runtime: 58mins
This is the documentary film created from the footage of oral histories collected from members of the Black community in Mooresville, North Carolina, between August-December 2022. Interviewees were invited to share their memories of growing up in Mooresville. This documentary captures a small portion of the stories that were told in the oral history interviews, focusing on churches, schools, and experiences with segregation and desegregation. It was created in honor of the 150th birthday of Mooresville, NC.
Director: Shawn Eckles
Producers: Mooresville Public Library, Iredell County Television
Key Cast: Percell Vanderburg, James Melvin Vanderburg, Lucy Parker Mills