Mission Appalachia - The Story of Red Bird, Chapter 2

Produced by Todd Scoggins. Music by Troye Kinnett. Narrated by David Powell. Filmed on location in the Red Bird Valley, southeastern Kentucky, Cumberland region of the Appalachian Mountains.
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Synopsis-
Deep within the forests of Appalachia is a storied community of refuge and hope. The mountain people refer to it simply, and affectionately, as Red Bird. This mission has been in operation for nearly one-hundred years. The scattered populations and cultural uniqueness make it difficult for many service organizations to operate in this rugged, unforgiving land. But Red Bird has worked exclusively in this area since the 1920's.
The Red Bird Mission has been described as the most comprehensive mission site in the world. Nearly 3,000 people journey annually from across the United States to bring support to fellow Americans in this breathtaking landscape. These volunteers are frequently humbled and inspired by the richness of Appalachian culture.
This documentary follows very personal stories of hope. The filmmaker was granted unprecedented access into the private, symbiotic relationship between Red Bird and the mountain people it serves. Highly protective of this relationship for decades, mission leaders grew to trust the filmmaker before allowing this project to proceed. Using discrete audio/visual equipment out of respect, the filmmaker captured inspiring stories of strength and resilience.
While poverty in this part of the country is staggering indeed, this documentary looks deep into the very soul and spirit of the people who so graciously revealed their homes and hearts. The result is a story of amazing faith and humbling compassion set in a backdrop of awe-inspiring beauty.
Honors & Awards-
Winner - Sierra Nevada Award, Mountain Film Festival
Official Selection - Louisville's International Festival of Film
Official Selection - the Southern Appalachian International Film Festival
Official Selection - the River's Edge International Film Festival
Official Selection - Macon Film Festival
Official Selection - Clearwater Film Festival

[@melissahale6645]

I live in Appalachia and I love it! Raising my children here, teaching them how to play in the creek and climb trees and just use their imaginations. I love this place!

[@theresakever845]

Beautiful story, I'm country and was raised old fashioned and to me that is a beautiful way of life , put me in a beautiful forest and I will be happy. Amen

[@leviathan6154]

I have been watching several KZbin films on the people of Appalachia. Some of these are 'my' people. In tracing my genealogy, I had folks in Arkansas, Kentucky, Georgia, and South Carolina. I understand them in their faith and religion because we, my brothers and sisters, were brought up very similarly. We didn't have a lot. My Dad was a Fireman, my Mom, a wife and Mother. We lived very modestly but had all of our needs met, if only some of our wants. It is heart-breaking to see these kids who deal with poverty, their Mom's drug addictions and such a bleak economic outlook. So glad that there are people and organizations out there who will not let them be forgotten. Stay strong, folks!

[@ricksimpson3199]

My wife was born there in the Red Bird Hospital in 1968.

[@mountaintruth1]

I'll give you a comment, awesome archive and I have been there too. Success to you all

[@pardwayne]

I wonder why neither Assemblies of God churches my family has attended has never mentioned this mission before. The only missions I know of travel to Africa, dress up in exaggerated costumes to "look like the locals," and sing hymns and come home. Meanwhile, the spirits of N.Am. become more and more mechanized and nihilistic, and then I come across this video.

[@rdccs5122]

The people from the mission are awesome right along with the people who live there.

[@katherinegoree6609]

How wonderful. I wish I could help in some way!