| North Carolina is
a state rich in history and tradition. And over the decades and centuries since
its inception, the state has produced artists, writers, politicians
and athletes that have erupted onto the national scene. UNC-TV captures
the biographical reminiscences of these extraordinary North
Carolinians whose impact and vision have earned them national prominence
and a place in history. These one-on-one conversations provide a
rare and revealing look at storied North Carolinians, offering unfiltered conversations with
exceptional individuals telling their life stories.
The series pairs rare vintage and contemporary photographs with these revealing interviews to help viewers visualize
the people, places and events that defined the times of these treasured Tar Heels.
Biographical
Conversations with... is an ongoing original production
of UNC-TV and is funded by a generous grant from the A.J.
Fletcher Foundation. The mission of the A.J. Fletcher Foundation
is to support non-profit organizations in their endeavors to enrich
the lives and well being of people in North Carolina. The Foundation was established
as a result of the generosity of the late Alfred Johnston Fletcher
(1887-1979). Although its primary focus has traditionally been on
education, communications and the arts, the Foundation's board considers
requests from agencies and organizations addressing a
wide variety
of social issues and charitable endeavors.
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