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Season 12, Episode 24 Welcome to Shelbyville

First Aired: May 24, 2011

Kim Snyder's "Welcome to Shelbyville" examines how a small Tennessee town reacts to its changing demographics, including a burgeoning Latino population and an influx of Somali refugees, many of whom are practicing Muslims. The documentary includes remarks from journalist Brian Mosely (Shelbyville Times-Gazette), who wrote several articles about the Somalis; former mayor Al Stephenson; and local pastors.

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Ed Gray

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Premiered: August 9, 1999
Rating: TV-PG
Premise: Independent filmmakers are spotlighted in this anthology, which concentrates on documentaries, but occasionally features artist profiles and offbeat fictional films. (more)