In this podcast, writer/director Channing Godfrey Peoples and producer Neil Creque Williams discuss their personal connection to this mesmerizing feature debut. While the story is fictional, it is rooted in personal and historical truth. Located in Fort Worth, Peoples’ hometown, the films’ titular event comes from the real-life pageant that she attended throughout her youth. This episode of ‘No Film School’ explores why and how the filmmakers realized their concept and built a beautiful tale grounded in authenticity.

Courtesy of No Film School; “‘Miss Juneteenth’ Writer/Director Shows us How to Beat the Odds” No Film School. May 4, 2021.