Documentary backdrop image for Walker's (2018)

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201812 minGdoc-short

Walker's

201812 minGdoc-short

Twelve minutes capture the essence of a historic black barbershop in Wilmington, North Carolina, revealing its role as a vital social institution.

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Kyle Myers-Haugh

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Twelve minutes capture the essence of a historic black barbershop in Wilmington, North Carolina, revealing its role as a vital social institution.

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Kyle Myers-Haughdirector

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Inside a historic barbershop in Wilmington, North Carolina, patrons gather for haircuts and conversation. The film captures the daily interactions among customers and barbers, revealing the shop's role as a social hub. Director Kyle Myers-Haugh uses close-up shots to focus on the relationships and exchanges that take place within this space. At just 12 minutes, Walker's presents a snapshot of community life centered around a vital local institution.

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