"Miss Juneteenth" Virtual Q&A with Director Channing Godfrey Peoples

The Austin Film Society sat down with Channing Godfrey Peoples and Neil Creque Williams to discuss the duo's latest film, Miss Juneteenth.

Currently streaming through the Austin Film Society (AFS), Miss Juneteenth tells the story of Turquoise Jones, her daughter Kai, and Jones' determination to see her rebellious teenager named as the next Miss Juneteenth. AFS recently hosted a virtual Q&A with the film's director Channing Godfrey Peoples and producer Neil Creque Williams. Hear from Peoples and Williams as they discuss their inspiration behind the film and how Miss Juneteenth speaks to a larger story of Black representation and history.