“Possum Town”
A documentary film
Possum Town is a feature length documentary that explores the legacy of O. N. Pruitt’s photographs in the lives of people from Columbus, Mississippi, today.
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“Possum Town mines the history of Columbus, Mississippi for a better understanding of the here and now. Director Daniel Christian introduces us to a compelling cast of present-day figures who provide deep insights" -- Eric Hatch, co-founder, Baltimore’s New/Next Film Fest
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"An impactful documentary about exploring regional history for hard truths about the present-day U.S.”
Possum Town Screening for New/Next Film Festival at The Charles Theater in Baltimore, MD
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 3:50 pm!
O. N. Pruitt — the "picture man" for the small town of Columbus, Mississippi, during the Jim Crow era — was one of the most prolific photographers of his time. Nearly a century later, a Columbus native who grew up surrounded by the ghosts of Pruitt's work delves into his vast archive of photographic negatives, opening a portal where images of past and present converge in the everyday stories of the town's citizens today.
99 minutes
Directed by Daniel Christian
Executive Produced by Berkley Hudson
Produced by Meredith Farina
Cinematography by Cassidy Minarik