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. They plant seeds to build banjos from gourds, and in turn, grow an entire community of Black banjo players.

Director: Ebony Bailey

Producers: Ebony Bailey and Alyssa Mopia

DP + Colorist: Justin Whittingham

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

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Hannah Mayree: Songs of Reclamation

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