Since Jimmy Carter left the White House, millions of people of every race, culture, and creed have made the pilgrimage to his hometown of Plains for a glimpse into the folksy life of the modern day peacemaker. Yet Plains is haunted by a segregated past. A train track still divides the town into two–Black and White. Is separate always segregated? Is different always divided? This is Plainspoken.

Plainspoken

Premiered September 23, 2024
Plainspoken

Since Jimmy Carter left the White House, millions of people of every race, culture, and creed have made the pilgrimage to his hometown of Plains for a glimpse into the folksy life of the modern day peacemaker. Yet Plains is haunted by a segregated past. A train track still divides the town into two–Black and White. Is separate always segregated? Is different always divided? This is Plainspoken.

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