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Glendora

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In the heart of the Mississippi Delta, the village of Glendora may seem quiet and remote. But beneath its stillness lies a vibrant, tightly knit African-American community whose strength, resilience, and creativity thrive despite chronic scarcity. Glendora is the result of five years of close collaboration between filmmaker and townspeople--an intimate portrait of life where economic fragility meets profound cultural wealth. Told through the voices of multiple generations, the film weaves personal testimonies with daily rituals--birthdays, graduations, weddings, funerals--capturing the rhythm of a town that continuously rises above its circumstances. As the Mississippi landscape shifts, so do the stories, revealing both the universality of human experience and the distinct textures of rural Southern life. More than a place, Glendora reflects a larger American history shaped by racial injustice, economic neglect, and structural inequality. The film underscores the community's efforts to stay connected and shape its future amid ongoing challenges.

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Simon Foster Screen-Space (Substack) Jan 13
4/5
Armand’s work offers a Wiseman-like tour-de-force of observational cinematic storytelling; one never senses her camera is intrusive, but the images it captures are indelibly insightful. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Isabelle Armand

Director

Isabelle Armand

Screenwriter

Tamiris Lourenço

Screenwriter

Isabelle Armand

Producer

Isabelle Armand

Cinematographer

Tamiris Lourenço

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Synopsis In the heart of the Mississippi Delta, the village of Glendora may seem quiet and remote. But beneath its stillness lies a vibrant, tightly knit African-American community whose strength, resilience, and creativity thrive despite chronic scarcity. Glendora is the result of five years of close collaboration between filmmaker and townspeople--an intimate portrait of life where economic fragility meets profound cultural wealth. Told through the voices of multiple generations, the film weaves personal testimonies with daily rituals--birthdays, graduations, weddings, funerals--capturing the rhythm of a town that continuously rises above its circumstances. As the Mississippi landscape shifts, so do the stories, revealing both the universality of human experience and the distinct textures of rural Southern life. More than a place, Glendora reflects a larger American history shaped by racial injustice, economic neglect, and structural inequality. The film underscores the community's efforts to stay connected and shape its future amid ongoing challenges.
Director
Isabelle Armand
Producer
Isabelle Armand
Screenwriter
Isabelle Armand, Tamiris Lourenço
Production Co
Glendora Collaborative
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 14m