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201710 minPGdoc-short

Graven Image

201710 minPGdoc-short

Over 100 years of archival footage documents the history of Georgia’s Stone Mountain, the largest Confederate monument in the United States.

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Sierra Pettengill

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Over 100 years of archival footage documents the history of Georgia’s Stone Mountain, the largest Confederate monument in the United States.

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Georgia’s Stone Mountain features the largest Confederate monument in the United States. Director Sierra Pettengill uses over 100 years of archival footage to document its history. The film captures the monument's construction and its significance in the context of the Confederacy. With a runtime of 10 minutes, "Graven Image" provides a concise look at a controversial symbol in American history.

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