SCENE IN VIRGINIA SERIES - CULTURE KEEPERS...VOICES OF THE LAND (2026)

All Audiences

2026 (US)

59 minutes

*In partnership with local nonprofit Belltower Pictures. This will be the fourth screening of the Scene in Virginia series. Scene in Virginia is a recurring film series that celebrates Virginia filmmakers and stories deeply connected to the Commonwealth. Each event will be a cultural experience for the audience. Following each movie, the film's actors and moviemakers will engage in a live Q&A session hosted by Belltower President, Craig Martin, who is also the six-year host of PBSs THE GOOD ROAD. Audiences will experience a deeper movie experience with this format as it is designed to bring the Richmond community together. Each screening will be held at The Byrd Theatre at 7pm on the 2nd Monday of each month, except for October and December.

**There will be NO performance on the Mighty Wurlitzer before the film.

Culture Keepers is a Virginia Tribal Education Consortium film made in association with the Virginia Museum of History and Culture and is a VPM presentation.

The documentary centers around the lived experiences of Virginia tribal citizens who have preserved their identity, heritage, and community across generations. Through powerful stories of resistance, pride, and cultural transmission, the film reveals how traditions endured despite attempts at erasure such as the Racial Integrity Act of 1924.

CULTURE KEEPERS is a tribute to those who continue to carry and pass on the fire of their people.

MARTIN MONTGOMERY
Emmy Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker

Martin Montgomery is an Emmy Award-winning director, producer, cinematographer, and editor who has been telling stories for more than two decades. His journey began in theater, where he learned the power of character, performance, and human connection. He eventually picked up a camera and found his true calling in documentary filmmaking.

Martin’s work is rooted in curiosity, empathy, and a deep respect for the people he films.

He has told stories ranging from artists and performers to public housing residents, students, immigrants, and communities navigating profound change. His films have been broadcast nationally through American Public Television, and his work includes collaborations with artists such as Jason Mraz, k.d. lang, Sara Bareilles, Raining Jane and Rob Thomas.

At the heart of Martin's work is a desire to look beneath the surface—to understand people, their struggles, their choices, and the experiences that made them who they are.(opens in a new tab)

NOTE: No refunds at any time