The documentary focuses primarily on the Guenther family's sorghum mill located in Overton County in the predominantly-Mennonite community known as Muddy Pond. After moving to Tennessee in the mid-1960s, the Guenther family began growing and harvesting sorghum cane. Since 1981, the male members of the Guenther family have partnered to operate the Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill in Monterey, which is located between Knoxville and Nashville.

Director Fred Sauceman said, "I've kind of followed the family ever since 2004 and kept track of where their product is being used across the country, and I've also admired sorghum makers in general because this is a labor-intensive product. It takes a lot of work to make sorghum syrup. Every time I eat a tablespoon of sorghum, I think of all the work that went into that jar."

About the Speaker

Fred W. Sauceman celebrates the foodways and culture of his native Appalachia through books, magazine articles, newspaper columns, radio, television, and documentary films. His home base is the campus of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City where he is a Senior Writer and Associate Professor of Appalachian Studies and News Director, WETS-FM.

ABOUT MOVIES AT THE MUSEUM

Movies at the Museum features films by North Carolina filmmakers and films about the arts, history, and culture of the Appalachian region. The films feature a guest speaker and are followed by a discussion with opportunities to ask questions and reflect on the films' highlights.

Complimentary popcorn is provided.

MAKE IT A DINNER-AND-A-MOVIE DATE NIGHT!

Partrons are encouraged to enjoy dinner before or after the movie at Bistro Roca. Present your BRAHM movie ticket at Bistro Roca and receive a 10% discount on your meal (offer only valid the day of the film).

Dinner reservations are encouraged.

This event is FREE for members, $5 for nonmembers.

Movies at the Museum is sponsored by Bistro Roca.