CLIENT: NMAAHC & IMG

Credits: Shellée M. Haynesworth, Director | Producer | Writer

The 2023 Telly Award-winning Daufuskie Island and Beyond! chronicles the resilience and preservation of Gullah Geechee heritage. This culturally rich program, produced for the Smithsonian's NMAAHC Digital Treasures series, explores the beauty and diasporic culture of Daufuskie Island, SC, and the surrounding Gullah communities through the voices of island descendants, Ring Shout performances, quilting circles, historic tours, a traditional Gullah meal, and more.