“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.

  • “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


  • "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!

Possum Town - New/Next Film Festival
Buy tickets now!

Directed by Daniel Christian

Executive Produced by Berkley Hudson

Produced by Meredith Farina

Cinematography by Cassidy Minarik