Natchez

Premieres May 11, 2026
Directed by Suzannah Herbert

Natchez, Mississippi, is famous for its antebellum homes, but what’s left out of the tours?

About the Documentary

Antebellum homes draw visitors to Natchez, Mississippi, but not everyone agrees on the stories being told. As tour guides, homeowners, and activists navigate competing histories, the town confronts the tension between preservation and truth, offering a glimpse into a Southern community wrestling with race, memory, and identity.

The Filmmakers

Suzannah Herbert

Herbert’s Wrestle earned two News & Documentary Emmy nominations, was named a top five documentary of 2019 by the National Board of Review, and was hailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick. Herbert’s second Independent Lens collaboration, Natchez, won Best Documentary Feature at the 2025 Tribeca, Middlebury, and Sidewalk film festivals.

Darcy McKinnon

Darcy McKinnon produces documentaries; her most recent release is Suzannah Herbert’s Natchez, premiering at Tribeca 2025, scheduled for broadcast on Independent Lens in 2026. Other credits include A King Like Me, Roleplay, Commuted, Algiers, America, Under G-d, Look at Me: XXXTENTACION, and The Neutral Ground.

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