Red Turns Into Blue: Athens, Inside-Out 2 (2021)

9.5/10 101 min Documentary

Overview

In 1987, Bill Cody and Tony Gayton filmed the seminal music doc Athens, GA - Inside/Out featuring R.E.M., the B-52's and Pylon, among many other bands. Thirty years later, Bill returns on a new journey that uncovers a Southern city that is leading the way in progressive politics and the beginnings of true racial equity. Once again featuring members of R.E.M., the B-52's and Pylon, only now bolstered by a new generation of artists and activists including Mariah Parker aka Linqua Franqa, Kishi Bashi, Patterson Hood and the Drive-By Truckers. Follow along the journey through the social changes that have come to the forefront of our American dialogue.

Cast

Laura Camacho

Self

Linqua Franqa

Self - Vocalist

Patterson Hood

Self - Interviewee / Guitarist / Vocalist

Mariah Parker

Self - Interviewee

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