Jonah Stands Up -
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Film by: Hannah Engelson. Jonah Bascle was an unconventional mayoral candidate, even by New Orleans standards: artist, comedian, disability-rights activist. Born with muscular dystrophy, Jonah raced against mortality throughout his twenties. Combining humor, political action, and a sense of urgency, Jonah Stands Up challenges stereotypes associated with differently-abled individuals in New Orleans.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 305

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REEL SOUTH is a new anthology series that highlights the masterful, provocative Southern tradition of storytelling, exploring the alluring and complicated region and its diverse voices and points of view.

Hosted by platinum-selling, Grammy-winning recording artist Darius Rucker (Hootie & The Blowfish), REEL SOUTH includes half-hour and hour-long independent, documentary films about the American South.

The twelve acclaimed films have recently premiered at film festivals and theaters, building buzz and audiences.

REEL SOUTH now brings these films to a national audience hungry for authentic stories from one of the most unique corners of America.

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