The Potato King
The Potato King: Preview
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Explore the extraordinary rise and legacy of Junius Groves, the “Potato King of the World."
The Potato King tells the story of Junius Groves, a formerly enslaved man who became known as the “Potato King of the World.” Told from the perspective of local farmer Mike B. Rollen, this film sets out to learn about Groves and his pioneering journey to become one of the wealthiest men of his time.
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The Potato King is a local public television program presented by Kansas City PBS
The Potato King
The Potato King: Preview
Preview | 29s
The Potato King tells the story of Junius Groves, a formerly enslaved man who became known as the “Potato King of the World.” Told from the perspective of local farmer Mike B. Rollen, this film sets out to learn about Groves and his pioneering journey to become one of the wealthiest men of his time.
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The Potato King: Panel Discussion
Clip | 19m 24s | Filmmaker Jacob Handy discusses the making of The Potato King. (19m 24s)
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The Potato King is a local public television program presented by Kansas City PBS