My Letter to the South
“What the South Taught Me”
Synopsis
This wasn’t meant to be a documentary. I’d always had an appreciation for the American South, but I’d never actually experienced it for myself. Aotearoa/New Zealand has always had a deep respect for Black American culture especially Southern Black American culture and I wanted to show people back home the things we don’t always get to see or fully understand. So I went. "My Letter to the South" is about the journey that followed, something I never expected. There was no script. No plan. Just two Kiwi fellas exploring a place we have always loved that we are seeing for the first time.
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- Director
- Josh Tavita, Joe Daymond
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Daymond
- Original Title
- My Letter to the South
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- West Park
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josh Tavita, Joe Daymond
Joe Daymond
Josh Tavita
Josh Tavita, Joe Daymond
Joe Daymond
Department Leadership Roster
Josh Tavita
Director
Joe Daymond
Director
Josh Tavita
Editor
Joe Daymond
Editor
Joe Daymond
Producer
Joe Daymond
Writer
Josh Tavita
Director of Photography
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What is My Letter to the South about?
This wasn’t meant to be a documentary. I’d always had an appreciation for the American South, but I’d never actually experienced it for myself. Aotearoa/New Zealand has always had a deep respect for Black American culture especially Southern Black American culture and I wanted to show people back home the things we don’t always get to see or fully understand. So I went. "My Letter to the South" is about the journey that followed, something I never expected. There was no script. No plan. Just two Kiwi fellas exploring a place we have always loved that we are seeing for the first time.
Who directed My Letter to the South?
My Letter to the South was directed by Josh Tavita, Joe Daymond.
Who stars in My Letter to the South?
The principal cast of My Letter to the South includes Joe Daymond, Ms Maddy, Nick Wallace, Devin, Brenae Johnson.
When was My Letter to the South released and how long is it?
My Letter to the South was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.