Hannah Mayree: Songs of Reclamation — Justin Whittingham

Hannah Mayree: Songs of Reclamation

Musician Hannah Mayree is bringing the banjo back to its Black roots by putting the instrument in the hands of Black people.

Director: Ebony Bailey

Producers: Ebony Bailey and Alyssa Mopia

DP + Colorist: Justin Whittingham

This film was created as part of PBS’s American Masters: In The Making Season 4 with Firelight Media, and had it’s World Premiere at DOC NYC 2025.

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